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Memory Upgrade for SuperMicro P5XTRA
SuperMicro P5XTRA memory upgrade specification, P5XTRA maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on SuperMicro P5XTRA upto a maximum of 512 MB
FPM or EDO SIMMs. Supports ECC/parity, with maximum 128MB per slot in 4 (2 banks of 2) memory slots. The SuperMicro P5XTRA takes the FPM or EDO SIMMs. Supports ECC/parity Memory Type.
| SuperMicro P5XTRA Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB | 512 MB FPM or EDO SIMMs. Supports ECC/parity |
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) | 75~200MHz Intel Pentium, 166~200MHz Intel Pentium w/MMX | Intel 430HX chipset, Baby AT form factor |
SuperMicro P5XTRA 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 SuperMicro P5XTRA has 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.
