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Hi all
I've got my eye on this motherboard:
http://www.giga-byte.com/Products/M...Under Memory in the specifications on that page, it says that the board supports ECC memory, with a reference to Note 3 at the bottom of the page.
So, if you read Note 3 under Notes at the bottom of the page, it says: "Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory."
It says "if you wish". Does that mean that it will also support non-ECC RAM modules?
Many thanks
Colin
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Do you mean in the specifications, or the Memory Support List?
Number 3 in the MEmory section of that page provides supported RAM speeds. Have I missed something?
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They don't mention non-ECC anywhere in the specs though. Are you absolutely sure non-ECC will work?
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RAM is assumed to be non ECC unless otherwise stated. If you look at the #3 note it does imply the default RAM is non-ECC.
Note 3) Use of a CPU that supports ECC is required if you wish to install ECC memory.
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Okay. Thank you both very much! You've been a great help!
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I know, but that list only gives the model numbers of the RAM modules, and when you look up those model numbers on the manufacturers website, they will be identified by their model number. But then when you go to actually buy some from an online retailer (especially in the UK) they don't give the model number. They just give the technical details like if it's ECC/non-ECC, its capacity, speed, etc. So knowing exactly which module you're buying is a bit more difficult when comparing it to that list.
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If you are not seeing the full RAM specs that is an indication the RAM may be of mixed heritage. Look at Newegg.com and use their advance search options. Start looking at the linked page below and narrow down by type and capacity then click on the actual description for another screen. On that screen one of the tabs is for the RAM specs. It will then give you the model #.
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