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Memory Upgrade for Gigabyte Technology GA-Z68XP-D3
Gigabyte Technology GA-Z68XP-D3 memory upgrade specification, GA-Z68XP-D3 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Gigabyte Technology GA-Z68XP-D3 upto a maximum of 32GB
PC3-8500/10600 DDR3 SDRAM 240pin DIMM , with maximum 8GB per slot in 4 Sockets memory slots. The Gigabyte Technology GA-Z68XP-D3 takes the PC3-8500/10600 DDR3 SDRAM 240pin DIMM Memory Type.
| Gigabyte Technology GA-Z68XP-D3 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 1GB (Removable) | 32GB PC3-8500/10600 DDR3 SDRAM 240pin DIMM |
4 Sockets | Intel Core i7 / i5/ i3 | Each socket can hold a maximum of 8GB |
Gigabyte Technology GA-Z68XP-D3 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-Z68XP-D3 has 4 Sockets 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.
