Memory-related FAQ

There are two different types of memory modules on the market.

  • Modules whose speed specifications correspond with SPD programming:
    Memory modules with a native “SPD Speed” (Serial Presence Detect) for example have soldered-on memory chips with a 2400 MHz clock speed and this is just the clock speed the memory addresses, i.e. 2400 MHz.
  • Memory modules with speed specifications that correspond with the XMP programming:
    Overclocked memory modules often have soldered-on chips with a 2133 MHz base clock speed and are overclocked to, for example, 2400 MHz or higher via the XMP (Extreme Memory Profile) data which is saved on the SPD chip. These chips are therefore automatically overclocked. Because of this, XMP memory modules usually also have a heat sink.

Not all Intel chipset classes (H, Z, Q) support the latter XMP profiles which may cause confusion when XMP memory modules are used.

H chipsets (H270, H370, H410 etc.) cannot read XMP profiles and therefore only work with the native clock speed of the soldered chips. These memory modules are then advertised as 3200 MHz that can be reached via XMP, but basically only the native SPD clock speed of e.g. 2133 MHz can be used.

Only Shuttle products with a Z chipset (Z170, Z270 etc.) can handle XMP and have relevant BIOS options available. Our recommendation: To run the memory controller in the CPU and the RAM synchronously, only modules with a native SPD clock speed should be installed, depending on the CPU used. It is also possible to run 2666 MHz modules in a system with a 2400 MHz memory controller, because the SPD tables usually also have lower values.

Examples for best possible CPU/RAM combinations:

  • Intel 8xxx CPU @ 2400 MHz - modules with native 2400 MHz are recommended
  • Intel 9xxx CPU @ 2666 MHz - modules with native 2400 MHz are recommended

To find out which memory clock speed is supported by your CPU, please refer to Intel ARK.

If you are unsure about your XMP memory, please check the specifications of your memory manufacturer.

The following table provides a current overview and will be continuously updated to include compatible XPC models.

Successfully tested modules

DIMM
- Crucial: DDR4-2666 32 GB
(CT32G4DFD8266.16FB1)
- Smart: DDR4-2666 32 GB
(ST4096SO420893-SM)
SO-DIMM
- Samsung: DDR4-2666 32 GB
(M471A4G43MB1-CTD)

Please note that a BIOS update may initially be required for some models.

Product FamilyModelCompatibilityTotal Capacity
XPC slim (1.3L fanless)DS10U64 GB
DS10U364 GB
DS10U564 GB
DS10U764 GB
XPC slim (1.3L)DH31064 GB
DH310S64 GB
DH310V264 GB
DH37064 GB
XPC slim (3L)XH110G64 GB
XH27064 GB
XH31064 GB
XH310V64 GB
XH310R64 GB
XH310RV64 GB
XPC nanoNC10U64 GB
NC10U364 GB
NC10U564 GB
NC10U764 GB
XPC all-in-oneP51U64 GB
P51U364 GB
XPC cubeSH110R464 GB
SH170R664 GB
SH170R6 Plus64 GB
SZ170R864 GB
SZ170R8V264 GB
SZ270R864 GB
SZ270R964 GB
SH310R464 GB
SH310R4V264 GB
SH370R61)128 GB
SH370R6V22)128 GB
SH370R6V2 Plus3)128 GB
SH370R84)128 GB
  • Latest BIOS available
  • Intel 200-series or 300-series chipset
  • Intel 7th Gen (Kaby Lake) or 8th Gen (Coffee Lake) Core i3/i5/i7 processor
  • Windows 10 64-bit
  • Intel RST driver (from version 15.5.0.1051)
VersionLimit on X86Limit on X64
Windows 10 Enterprise4 GB2 TB
Windows 10 Education
Windows 10 Pro
Windows 10 Home128 GB
VersionLimit on X86Limit on X64
Windows 8 Enterprise4 GB512 GB
Windows 8 Professional
Windows 8128 GB
VersionLimit on X86Limit on X64
Windows 7 Ultimate4 GB192 GB
Windows 7 Enterprise
Windows 7 Professional
Windows 7 Home Premium16 GB
Windows 7 Home Basic8 GB
Windows 7 Starter2 GB

Source

There are four product series. The max. dimensions of memory modules for each series is:

  • G Series: (For all DDR2 or DDR3 G chassis models)
  • H Series: (For all DDR2 or DDR3 H chassis models)
  • P2 Series: (For SP35P2, SP35P2 Pro, SX38P2 Pro, SX48P2E, SX48P2 Deluxe)
  • KPC Series: (For K45 and K48)

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  • Last modified: 2017/01/17 14:12
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