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Memory Upgrade for Intel BOXDX58SO2
Intel BOXDX58SO2 memory upgrade specification, BOXDX58SO2 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Intel BOXDX58SO2 upto a maximum of 24GB
PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 240pin DIMM , with maximum per slot in 6 Sockets (3 banks of 2) memory slots. The Intel BOXDX58SO2 takes the PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 240pin DIMM Memory Type.
| Intel BOXDX58SO2 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2GB (removable) | 24GB PC3-10600 DDR3 SDRAM 240pin DIMM |
6 Sockets (3 banks of 2) | Core i7 (LGA1366) Intel X58 | |
Intel BOXDX58SO2 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 Intel BOXDX58SO2 has 6 Sockets (3 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.
