What kind of RAM can I put in a SuperMicro Server MOBO?

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I recently have gained possession of a lightly used server that uses this board as its motherboard:
link to specs

The only issue is that the RAM was removed when I received it and I can't be sure what kind it takes. The specs say it can support DDR2 ECC unbuffered SDRAM. What about registered RAM? I know registered and buffered are similar terms but they do mean different things. Right now I have been offered a good deal on some RAM out of an HP Proliant server specs here:
link to specs

Would that work in this board if not would regular DDR2 Desktop RAM work? Or do I have to buy server RAM? What about the difference between rx4 and rx8? I must admit I am a bit new to the world of server building even though the only missing part is the RAM. I just feel like I lack some key details before I can make a purchase.

Any help would be appreciated, thanks.
 
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Your motherboards only unbuffered ECC and Non-ECC memory. It does not support Registered (buffered) ECC memory. Yes, normal DDR2 Desktop memory will work. For me the memory link didn't work but looking at the url I assume it must be compatible as it is PC2-5300 2GB. Do not go for ECC memory unless you are running your system has a server. Non-ECC memory is faster and better.

Try the below links for memory or compare your existing memory with the ones listed here - (Click on ECC and Non-ECC for links)
Non-ECC
ECC

Cheers, mate!!
 
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Oh snap, a contradiction. Should I get the RAM?

here is what the RAM link says
GENERAL INFORMATION:
MANUFACTURER: HP
MANUFACTURER PART NUMBER: 405476-051
PRODUCT NAME: 2GB DDR2 SDRAM MEMORY MODULE

TECHNICAL INFORMATION:
STORAGE CAPACITY: 2GB
MEMORY TECHNOLOGY: DDR2 SDRAM
NUMBER OF MODULES: 1 X 2GB
MEMORY SPEED: 667MHZ DDR2-667/PC2-5300
DATA INTEGRITY CHECK: ECC
SIGNAL PROCESSING: REGISTERED
CAS LATENCY TIMINGS: CL5
PLATFORM SUPPORT: PROLIANT SERVER

PHYSICAL CHARACTERISTICS:
FORM FACTOR: 240-PIN DIMM
SHIPPING DIMENSIONS: 2.00 (HEIGHT) X 7.00 (DEPTH)
SHIPPING WEIGHT: 0.20 LB

COMPATIBILITY:
- PROPRIETARY HP PROLIANT SERVER - DL585 G2
- PROPRIETARY HP PROLIANT SERVER - DL385 G2
- PROPRIETARY HP PROLIANT SERVER - BL465C
 
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No, the memory will not work. The memory is a Registered ECC memory so it will not work. Try getting an ECC or Non-ECC memory, something similar to the memory which I've linked in my earlier post.

Cheers!!
 
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