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Memory Upgrade for Compaq Evo Workstation W8000

Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 memory upgrade specification, Evo Workstation W8000 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.

Upgrade memory on Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 upto a maximum of 4.0 GB
PC800 RDRAM RIMMs. Supports ECC. Memory modules must be installed in matching pairs., with maximum 512MB per slot in 8 (4 banks of 2) memory slots. The Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 takes the PC800 RDRAM RIMMs. Supports ECC. Memory modules must be installed in matching pairs. Memory Type.

Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 Memory Upgrade Specification
Standard Memory Maximum Memory Memory Expansion CPU Type Model/Chipset
256 MB (removable) 4.0 GB
PC800 RDRAM RIMMs. Supports ECC. Memory modules must be installed in matching pairs.
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) Intel Pentium III Xeon 400MHz FSB, Intel 860 Chipset
 

Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 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 Compaq Evo Workstation W8000 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.