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Memory Upgrade for Intel S5000PAL
Intel S5000PAL memory upgrade specification, S5000PAL maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Intel S5000PAL upto a maximum of 32.0 GB
PC2-4200/5300 Fully Buffered ECC DDR2 SDRAM FBDIMMs. Supports Dual or Quad Channel DDR2., with maximum 4GB per slot in 8 (4 banks of 2) memory slots. The Intel S5000PAL takes the PC2-4200/5300 Fully Buffered ECC DDR2 SDRAM FBDIMMs. Supports Dual or Quad Channel DDR2. Memory Type.
| Intel S5000PAL Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 32.0 GB PC2-4200/5300 Fully Buffered ECC DDR2 SDRAM FBDIMMs. Supports Dual or Quad Channel DDR2. |
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) | Dual Intel Dual Core Xeon Processor | 667/1066/1333MHz FSB, Intel 5000P Chipset, ATX Form Factor |
Intel S5000PAL 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 S5000PAL has 8 (4 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.
