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Memory Upgrade for IBM PC Server 704 (8650-7AX)
IBM PC Server 704 (8650-7AX) memory upgrade specification, PC Server 704 (8650-7AX) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM PC Server 704 (8650-7AX) upto a maximum of 2 GB
All memory modules must be installed in matched sets of 4, 8, or 16 ONLY. The 16MB and 32MB modules can coexist in the same server; however, the 64MB modules cannot coexist with either the 16MB or 32MB modules., with maximum per slot in 16 (2 banks of 8) memory slots. The IBM PC Server 704 (8650-7AX) takes the All memory modules must be installed in matched sets of 4, 8, or 16 ONLY. The 16MB and 32MB modules can coexist in the same server; however, the 64MB modules cannot coexist with either the 16MB or 32MB modules. Memory Type.
| IBM PC Server 704 (8650-7AX) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 64 or 128 MB (removable) or 256 MB (removable) | 2 GB All memory modules must be installed in matched sets of 4, 8, or 16 ONLY. The 16MB and 32MB modules can coexist in the same server; however, the 64MB modules cannot coexist with either the 16MB or 32MB modules. |
16 sockets (2 banks of 8) | 166MHz Intel Pentium Pro | 100MHz FSB |
IBM PC Server 704 (8650-7AX) 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 IBM PC Server 704 (8650-7AX) has 16 (2 banks of 8) 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.
