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Memory Upgrade for SuperMicro X6QT8
SuperMicro X6QT8 memory upgrade specification, X6QT8 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on SuperMicro X6QT8 upto a maximum of 64.0 GB
PC2-3200 Registered ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2., with maximum 4GB per slot in 16 (8 banks of 2) memory slots. The SuperMicro X6QT8 takes the PC2-3200 Registered ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. Memory Type.
| SuperMicro X6QT8 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 64.0 GB PC2-3200 Registered ECC DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel DDR2. |
16 sockets (8 banks of 2) | Quad Dual-Core Intel Xeon Processor 7100/7000 Series | 667/800MHz FSB, Intel E8501 Chipset, Proprietary ATX Form Factor |
SuperMicro X6QT8 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 X6QT8 has 16 (8 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.
