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Memory Upgrade for Dell Dimension XPS 486 Midsize 4100
Dell Dimension XPS 486 Midsize 4100 memory upgrade specification, Dimension XPS 486 Midsize 4100 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell Dimension XPS 486 Midsize 4100 upto a maximum of 64 MB
n/a, with maximum per slot in 4 memory slots. The Dell Dimension XPS 486 Midsize 4100 takes the n/a Memory Type.
| Dell Dimension XPS 486 Midsize 4100 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 8 MB (removable) | 64 MB n/a |
4 sockets | 100MHz Intel i486DX4 | 800MHz FSB, Intel 875P Chipset |
Dell Dimension XPS 486 Midsize 4100 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 XPS 486 Midsize 4100 has 4 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.
