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Memory Upgrade for Dell XPS 400
Dell XPS 400 memory upgrade specification, XPS 400 maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.
Upgrade memory on Dell XPS 400 upto a maximum of 4 GB
PC2-4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel., with maximum per slot in 4 ( 2 banks of 2 ) memory slots. The Dell XPS 400 takes the PC2-4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel. Memory Type.
| Dell XPS 400 Memory Upgrade Specification | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Standard Memory | Maximum Memory | Memory Expansion | CPU Type | Model/Chipset |
| 256 MB (removable) | 4 GB PC2-4200/5300 DDR2 SDRAM DIMMs. Supports Dual Channel. |
4 sockets( 2 banks of 2 ) | Intel Pentium 4 or Pentium D | 800/1066MHz FSB, Intel 945P Chipset. |
Dell XPS 400 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 XPS 400 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.
