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Memory Upgrade for Gigabyte Technology GA-8TX
Gigabyte Technology GA-8TX memory upgrade specification, GA-8TX maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gigabyte Technology GA-8TX upto a maximum of 2.0 GB
PC600/PC800 RDRAM RIMMs. Supports Dual Channel Rambus. Supports ECC., with maximum 512MB per slot in 4 (2 banks of 2) memory slots. The Gigabyte Technology GA-8TX takes the PC600/PC800 RDRAM RIMMs. Supports Dual Channel Rambus. Supports ECC. Memory Type.
| Gigabyte Technology GA-8TX Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 0 MB (removable) | 2.0 GB PC600/PC800 RDRAM RIMMs. Supports Dual Channel Rambus. Supports ECC. |
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) | Intel Pentium 4 | 400MHz FSB, Intel 850 Chipset, ATX Form Factor. |
Gigabyte Technology GA-8TX 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-8TX 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.
