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Memory Upgrade for Abit SM5
Abit SM5 memory upgrade specification, SM5 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Abit SM5 upto a maximum of 128 MB
FPM or EDO SIMMs and/or EDO or PC66 SDRAM DIMMs, with maximum per slot in 2/4 (2 banks of 2) memory slots. The Abit SM5 takes the FPM or EDO SIMMs and/or EDO or PC66 SDRAM DIMMs Memory Type.
| Abit SM5 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB | 128 MB FPM or EDO SIMMs and/or EDO or PC66 SDRAM DIMMs |
2/4 (2 banks of 2) sockets | 100~166MHz Intel Pentium, 166~233MHz Pentium w/ MMX, 100~166MHz AMD-K5, 166~233MHz AMD-K6, 150~200MHz Cyrix 6x86/6x86L, and 150-233MHz 6x86MX | Intel 430VX chipset, Baby AT form factor |
Abit SM5 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 SM5 has 2/4 (2 banks of 2) 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.
