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Memory Upgrade for Dell Dimension 8100
Dell Dimension 8100 memory upgrade specification, Dimension 8100 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell Dimension 8100 upto a maximum of 2GB
PC600/800 RDRAM RIMMs. Memory modules must be installed in matching pairs., with maximum 512MB per slot in 4 (2 banks of 2) memory slots. The Dell Dimension 8100 takes the PC600/800 RDRAM RIMMs. Memory modules must be installed in matching pairs. Memory Type.
| Dell Dimension 8100 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 128 MB (removable) | 2GB PC600/800 RDRAM RIMMs. Memory modules must be installed in matching pairs. |
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) | 1.4GHz Intel Pentium 4 | 400MHz FSB, Intel 850 chipset |
Dell Dimension 8100 Memory Upgrade options.
What are memory sockets or slots and how are these divided into bank?
Memory Sockets or Slots are the place where memory RAM modules are inserted in the motherboard. The Dell Dimension 8100 has 4 (2 banks of 2) memory expansion slots. A memory bank is a group of memory expansion sockets, a bank must be completely filled with memory modules of the same size and type in order for the system to recognize and address the memory. i.e. :
2 sockets (2 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 2 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
3 sockets (3 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 3 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 4 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
8 sockets (4 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 8 memory slots. These are divided into 4 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
12 sockets (3 banks of 4) This indicates that there are 12 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of four memory slots. So you must add memory four pieces at a time (and they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.
