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Memory Upgrade for Gigabyte Technology GA-5AX Motherboard (non-ECC)
Gigabyte Technology GA-5AX Motherboard (non-ECC) memory upgrade specification, GA-5AX Motherboard (non-ECC) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gigabyte Technology GA-5AX Motherboard (non-ECC) upto a maximum of 768MB
PC100 168pin DIMM, with maximum per slot in 3 (3 banks of 1) memory slots. The Gigabyte Technology GA-5AX Motherboard (non-ECC) takes the PC100 168pin DIMM Memory Type.
| Gigabyte Technology GA-5AX Motherboard (non-ECC) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0MB | 768MB PC100 168pin DIMM |
3 (3 banks of 1) | - AMD K6-2 Processor - AMD K6-3 Processor ALi M1542 + M1543C AGPset Chipset |
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Gigabyte Technology GA-5AX Motherboard (non-ECC) 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 Gigabyte Technology GA-5AX Motherboard (non-ECC) has 3 (3 banks of 1) 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.
