ABIT AT7MAX2/XP Motherboard Memory Upgrade

Give your ABIT AT7MAX2/XP a performance boost by increasing its memory. With more memory, you will also be able to run multiple programs at the same time.

Cheap memory is often the cause of random fatal exception errors, stop messages and reboots. Buy quality memory from here for a stable ABIT AT7MAX2/XP system. The computer memory upgrade choices listed here have been tested for quality and compatibility with your ABIT AT7MAX2/XP motherboard. In addition, you get a limited lifetime warranty and free technical support with your computer memory upgrade.

ABIT AT7MAX2/XP Motherboard Specs:

• 184-pin DIMM Banking: 4 (4 banks of 1)
• Chipset: VIA Apollo KT400
• DDR SDRAM Frequencies: PC1600, PC2100, PC2700, and PC3200
• Error Detection Support: ECC and non-ECC
• Graphics Support: AGP 4X
• Max Registered DDR SDRAM: 3584MB
• Max Unbuffered DDR SDRAM: 3072MB
• Module Types Supported: Unbuffered and Registered
• Supported DRAM Types: DDR SDRAM only
• USB Support: 2.x Compliant

These 184-pin DIMM modules are compatible with your AT7MAX2/XP:

1GB DDR PC2100, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR266, 2.5V, 128Meg x 64

1GB DDR PC2700, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR333, 2.5V, 128Meg x 64

1GB DDR PC3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR400, 2.6V, 128Meg x 64

512MB DDR PC3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR400, 2.6V, 64Meg x 64

512MB DDR PC2100, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR266, 2.5V, 64Meg x 64

512MB DDR PC2700, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR333, 2.5V, 64Meg x 64

512MB DDR PC3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, ECC, DDR400, 2.6V, 64Meg x 72

512MB DDR PC2700, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, ECC, DDR333, 2.5V, 64Meg x 72

512MB DDR PC2100, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, ECC, DDR266, 2.5V, 64Meg x 72

512MB DDR PC2100, CL=2.5, REGISTERED, ECC, DDR266, 2.5V, 64Meg x 72

256MB DDR PC3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR400, 2.6V, 32Meg x 64

256MB DDR PC2100, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR266, 2.5V, 32Meg x 64

256MB DDR PC2700, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR333, 2.5V, 32Meg x 64

256MB DDR PC2700, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, ECC, DDR333, 2.5V, 32Meg x 72

256MB DDR PC3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, ECC, DDR400, 2.6V, 32Meg x 72

256MB DDR PC2100, CL=2.5, REGISTERED, ECC, DDR266, 2.5V, 32Meg x 72

128MB DDR PC2100, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR266, 2.5V, 16Meg x 64

128MB DDR PC3200, CL=3, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR400, 2.6V, 16Meg x 64

128MB DDR PC2700, CL=2.5, UNBUFFERED, NON-ECC, DDR333, 2.5V, 16Meg x 64

ABIT AT7MAX2/XP Memory FAQ

What is DDR?

DDR stands for Double Data Rate and is an enhanced type of memory which allows data to be read on both the rising and the falling edge of the clock. It basically delivers more data in less time than the previous memory technologies. The ABIT AT7MAX2/XP uses DDR memory only.

What does PC1600, PC2100, PC2700, and PC3200 mean?

The number is the throughput speed of the memory in megabytes per second. The speed you need depends on what the installed CPU supports. You can also run faster rated memory for future upgrading or overclocking.

Do I need ECC or non-ECC memory?

ECC memory contains error correction circuitry to correct and fix memory errors. If you are running the computer as a web server, database server or anything mission critical, then ECC memory is the way to go. On the other hand, memory errors are so rare that for typical home use, non-ECC memory is recommended. Non-ECC memory is also cheaper and faster.

Should I go with Unbuffered or Registered memory?

Go with whatever type of memory is currently in your ABIT AT7MAX2/XP motherboard. Registered memory will have one or more horizontal black chips that are smaller than the memory chips. If no memory is installed, you can go with either type but mixing types is not allowed. Registered memory can give you extra capacity at the expense of extra latency.

What does the CL number mean?

Column Address Strobe (CAS) Latency, or CL for short, specifies how many clock cycles the ABIT AT7MAX2/XP motherboard must wait before the memory module is ready to deliver the requested memory. The lower the CL number, the faster the access time.

However, the performance difference between CL=2 and CL=3 is so small that you will not notice any degradation in speed. Unless you are overclocking your ABIT AT7MAX2/XP, you do not need to worry about the CL rating. If you are overclocking, then going with a lower CL may help stabilize your ABIT AT7MAX2/XP motherboard.