I have a Dell dimension 8300 running Windows 7 with 3.40GHZ 3.00GB. The card works but I don't see the 512 MB of memory. Do I need to upgrade my bios?
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If you disabled the onboard video (if equipped) in set up and installed the drivers, the card should use the 512MB, not any of the system memory. It may be necessary to tell the computer which video slot your card is in AGP, PCI, or PCI-e, again this is in the setup which you access at boot.
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You probably do need to update the BIOS info. I had to do it in my HP computer to tell it that was direct the video feed to the AGP card slot now in use and not the video hardware installed on the computer itself.
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No do not mess with your BIOS. The card memory will not show in computer memory. Just do not worry about the card it will perform based on the cards tech specs. It uses its own memory to do its tasks.
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The 512 MB of memory will not be added to your total. Here's how to check the Graphic Card memory on Windows 7 machine. Hit Win ORB and type: Adjust Screen Resolution and hit Enter or choose the link from the Start Menu. Click on the Advanced settings link and window will open showing you Adapter tab. Here you can see useful info like: Total Available Graphics Memory, Dedicated Video Memory, System Video Memory & Shared System Memory.
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I checked the info given by Tom Volansky on my Windows 7 machine and he is dead on with what he said. My Dimension 8300 still runs XP but I have not turned it on yet today to try it there.
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My year-old XPS X8500-4726 system board has 4 memory slots for DIMM cards capable of speed 1,600 ns. Mine as bought has 2x4GB + 2x2GB=12GB. Users guide says max supported = 32GB, which would be 4x8GB cards. I have never had a hint of memory shortage, but if you need more than 12GB, you can go to 32GB. Enjoy!
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I am not sure it will work with your dell. what I did was go to Crucial sitehttp://www.crucial.com/ and use the system scanner. It will tell you whatmemory can be use. then go back to amazon and look up that memory and purchase from them.
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My computer works fine with the original 1gb ram chip so I am wondering if it was the 2gb chip I installed that caused the problem. I originally bought the crucial 800ghz module rather than the 667 as I had read that it would not cause any problems even if the computer could not fully use the 800. The Asus website does not even list this computer, let alone the memory recommendation so I am at a loss. I returned the 800 to Amazon but hate to replace it with the 667 in case that is not the correct memory either. Any suggestions would be helpful.
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I didn't have to change my heatsink for this upgrade on my Dell Dimension E520, but it had a dual core when it was new. The only restriction would be if your motherboard is designed to take this processor. I looked up my motherboard and found this was as high as it would support.
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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SX83N-oVQBwCheck this video before you purchase it. The memory is soldered on the board and there is no memory slot for upgrade.
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The motherboard has two (2) memory slots. Mine came with a 4GB module in the first memory slot, the other slot is empty.
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Does your motherboard support DDR3 ram? Then likely the ram will fit... Can your motherboard address 8GB DIMMs? That's probably a different question. If I were you I'd probably order them and try. If your motherboard doesn't recognize them, I'd look for a BIOS update. Worst case scenario, you return the memory to Amazon and get a refund.
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I am not certain. You should go to Dell Support. Enter the service tag number of your computer and then check for upgrade parts. If the description of their memory upgrade is the same as this one then you can do it. For me, Dell wanted $59.99 for this same memory. This one is exactly the same as theirs. You need to match these numbers: DDR2800/PC26400 DDR2 SDRAM 240pin DIMM
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Also at the time dell released the m6700 there were only 4gb sticks of ddr3 available, so im assuming they havent updated their specs since the 8gb sticks have became available.
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Try the Crucial website - www.crucial.com -they have an excellent detailed compatibility info service called 'Crucial Memory Advisor' tool. It solved my problem by definitely telling me that PC5300 DDR2 memory was perfectly compatible on my old Dell system which called for PC3200 DDR2 - PC3200 DDR2 is practically unobtainable now. I bought the PC5300 and it DID work perfectly. Thank you Crucial. BTW, the PC5300 I bought was not made by Crucial - I am NOT a salesman for Crucial!
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How do you know if your motherboard will support ECC and Non ECC?I have a Dell Dimension 8200 and it states Non-ECC for memory ram..
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hibuy a corsair 4gb ddr3 1333 memory , I have a Dell Precision M6500 notebook and make the memory test is frozen and the machine does not turn , wanted to know if the memory you buy is compatible or if the bios setting it worksthank you very much
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You will need a spare PCI-Express slot for the card. Open the case and see if you have one. Or check with Dell for your specific model number.Some factory motherboards have an extra, unused PCI-E slot ... many (most) do not. If not the only option is to change the motherboard too.
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No, this not work for Dell Dimension 3000, because your dell not have pci express port
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You should call Dell and check on your system's maximum memory capacity. The Dell website says 8G maximum but only offerupgrades for 4G max. Crucial's and Kingston's memory wizard come up with max 4G Kit modules.Manufacturer Part# : SNPTX760C/2Ghttp://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/category.aspx?c=us&l;=en&cs;=04&s;=bsd&category;_id=4325&mfgpid;=202889&tab;=Parts&~ck=anav
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No, check the memory support list: http://download.gigabyte.us/FileList/Memory/mb_memory_ga-h87-d3h.pdf