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Memory Upgrade for Intel SR870BH2
Intel SR870BH2 memory upgrade specification, SR870BH2 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Intel SR870BH2 upto a maximum of 16.0 GB
PC2100 Registered ECC DDR SDRAM DIMMs., with maximum per slot in 8 (2 banks of 4) memory slots. The Intel SR870BH2 takes the PC2100 Registered ECC DDR SDRAM DIMMs. Memory Type.
| Intel SR870BH2 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 16.0 GB PC2100 Registered ECC DDR SDRAM DIMMs. |
8 sockets (2 banks of 4) | Dual Intel Itanium 2 | 400MHz FSB, Intel E8870 Chipset, 2U Rack Form Factor |
Intel SR870BH2 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 SR870BH2 has 8 (2 banks of 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.
