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Memory Upgrade for IBM PC Server 720 (8642-xEx)
IBM PC Server 720 (8642-xEx) memory upgrade specification, PC Server 720 (8642-xEx) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on IBM PC Server 720 (8642-xEx) upto a maximum of 512 MB / 1 GB with the 94G2942 memory card
MODULES MUST BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED IN GROUPS OF EIGHT. The 8MB modules CANNOT be mixed with the 16MB or 32MB modules on the same card. However 16MB or 32MB modules CAN coexist on the same memory card., with maximum per slot in 16 (2 banks of 8) / 16 (2 banks of 8) on the 94G2942 memory card memory slots. The IBM PC Server 720 (8642-xEx) takes the MODULES MUST BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED IN GROUPS OF EIGHT. The 8MB modules CANNOT be mixed with the 16MB or 32MB modules on the same card. However 16MB or 32MB modules CAN coexist on the same memory card. Memory Type.
| IBM PC Server 720 (8642-xEx) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 64 or 128 MB (removable) | 512 MB / 1 GB with the 94G2942 memory card MODULES MUST BE ORDERED AND INSTALLED IN GROUPS OF EIGHT. The 8MB modules CANNOT be mixed with the 16MB or 32MB modules on the same card. However 16MB or 32MB modules CAN coexist on the same memory card. |
16 sockets (2 banks of 8) / 16 sockets (2 banks of 8) on the 94G2942 memory card | 166MHz Intel Pentium | 100MHz FSB |
IBM PC Server 720 (8642-xEx) 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 720 (8642-xEx) has 16 (2 banks of 8) / 16 (2 banks of 8) on the 94G2942 memory card 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.
