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Memory Upgrade for Compaq ProSignia Server 720 6/500
Compaq ProSignia Server 720 6/500 memory upgrade specification, ProSignia Server 720 6/500 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Compaq ProSignia Server 720 6/500 upto a maximum of 768 MB
100MHz ECC SDRAM DIMMs, with maximum per slot in 3 memory slots. The Compaq ProSignia Server 720 6/500 takes the 100MHz ECC SDRAM DIMMs Memory Type.
| Compaq ProSignia Server 720 6/500 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 64 or 128 MB (removable) | 768 MB 100MHz ECC SDRAM DIMMs |
3 sockets | 500MHz Intel Pentium II | 100MHz FSB |
Compaq ProSignia Server 720 6/500 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 ProSignia Server 720 6/500 has 3 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.
