FB-DIMM

Newer Intel-based server boards require the use of FB-DIMM's. FB stands for fully buffered. FB-DIMM's use serial communication to the chipset's memory controller, versus the parallel communication of standard DIMM's. The technology allows for up to eight modules per channel. This increases both memory capacity and speed. This is type of memory I'll be using in my upcoming Woodcrest build. Will keep you posted when the system is up and running.