ECC Memory

Question 1

Standard memory that does not check for errors and allows data to be put in or taken out

Answer 1

Non-Parity Memory

Question 2

• Performs basic error checking and ensures the memory contents are reliable
  
  • A parity check does basic calculation
  • Every bit has an associated parity bit
  • Bits can only be zero or one

Answer 2

Parity Memory

Question 3

Detects and corrects an error

Answer 3

Error Correcting Code (ECC)

Question 4

• Additional hardware (register) between memory and CPU
  
  • The system requires buffering or registering the data to reduce the electrical lead

Answer 4

Buffered / Registered Memory

Question 5

Supports ECC modules

Answer 5

Motherboard

Question 6

• Has an internal error checking for its modules
  
  • Modules can still be sold as ECC or non-ECC modules

Answer 6

DDR5