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Memory Upgrade for Dell Dimension 8200 (400MHz FSB)
Dell Dimension 8200 (400MHz FSB) memory upgrade specification, Dimension 8200 (400MHz FSB) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell Dimension 8200 (400MHz FSB) upto a maximum of 2.0 GB
PC800 ECC/Non-ECC RDRAM RIMMs. 2.1gz and above 8200 machines choose 8200 533FSB memory. Make sure to have latest bios updates installed. Please click here to check Bios updates for your model. Please mention your system processor speed while ordering, so our shipping department will be sure to ship the right memory. To find processor speed check Start > Control Panel > System > General Tab., with maximum 512MB per slot in 4 (2 banks of 2) memory slots. The Dell Dimension 8200 (400MHz FSB) takes the PC800 ECC/Non-ECC RDRAM RIMMs. 2.1gz and above 8200 machines choose 8200 533FSB memory. Make sure to have latest bios updates installed. Please click here to check Bios updates for your model. Please mention your system processor speed while ordering, so our shipping department will be sure to ship the right memory. To find processor speed check Start > Control Panel > System > General Tab. Memory Type.
| Dell Dimension 8200 (400MHz FSB) Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 2.0 GB PC800 ECC/Non-ECC RDRAM RIMMs. 2.1gz and above 8200 machines choose 8200 533FSB memory. Make sure to have latest bios updates installed. Please click here to check Bios updates for your model. Please mention your system processor speed while ordering, so our shipping department will be sure to ship the right memory. To find processor speed check Start > Control Panel > System > General Tab. |
4 sockets (2 banks of 2) | Intel Pentium 4 | 400MHz FSB, Intel 850 Chipset | |
Dell Dimension 8200 (400MHz FSB) 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 8200 (400MHz FSB) 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.
