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Memory Upgrade for Abit IX38 QuadGT
Abit IX38 QuadGT memory upgrade specification, IX38 QuadGT maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Abit IX38 QuadGT upto a maximum of 8.0 GB
PC2-4200/5300/6400/8500 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2., with maximum 2GB per slot in 4 memory slots. The Abit IX38 QuadGT takes the PC2-4200/5300/6400/8500 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Memory Type.
| Abit IX38 QuadGT Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 8.0 GB PC2-4200/5300/6400/8500 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. |
4 sockets | Intel Pentium 4 or Intel Pentium D or Intel Core 2 Extreme or Intel Core 2 Duo or Intel Core 2 Quad | 800/1066/1333/1600MHz FSB, Intel X38 Express + ICH9R Chipset, ATX Form Factor |
Abit IX38 QuadGT 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 IX38 QuadGT 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.
