Extended platform with additional memory module slots per CPU socket
US9818457B1 · kind B1 · utility
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Key dates
| Filing date | Sep 30, 2016 |
| Grant date | Nov 14, 2017 |
| Priority date | — |
| Expiry date | Sep 30, 2036 |
Classification
- Technology area (CPC H)Electricity
- CPC primaryH05K2201/10159
- WIPO fieldComputer technology
- WIPO sectorElectrical engineering
Abstract
Electronic devices and methods including a printed circuit board configured to accept CPUs and memory modules are described. One apparatus includes a printed circuit board that includes a first row of elements including a first CPU positioned between first and second groups of dual in-line memory modules (DIMMs). The printed circuit board also includes a second row of elements including a second CPU positioned between third and fourth groups of DIMMs. The apparatus also includes a third row of elements including a fifth group of DIMMs, wherein the second row of elements is positioned between the first row of elements and the third row of elements. Other embodiments are described and claimed.
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