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Memory Upgrade for Abit AN8
Abit AN8 memory upgrade specification, AN8 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Abit AN8 upto a maximum of 4.0 GB
PC2100/2700/3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR., with maximum 1GB per slot in 4 memory slots. The Abit AN8 takes the PC2100/2700/3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR. Memory Type.
| Abit AN8 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 4.0 GB PC2100/2700/3200 DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR. |
4 sockets | AMD Athlon 64/ Athlon 64 FX | NVIDIA NF4 Chipset, ATX Form Factor |
Abit AN8 Memory Upgrade options.
What are memory sockets or slots and how are these divided into bank?
Memory Sockets or Slots are the place where memory RAM modules are inserted in the motherboard. The Abit AN8 has 4 memory expansion slots. A memory bank is a group of memory expansion sockets, a bank must be completely filled with memory modules of the same size and type in order for the system to recognize and address the memory. i.e. :
2 sockets (2 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 2 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
3 sockets (3 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 3 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 4 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 8 memory slots. These are divided into 4 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
12 sockets (3 banks of 4) This indicates that there are 12 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of four memory slots. So you must add memory four pieces at a time (and they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
