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Use more than 2 GB RAM in Dell OptiPlex 320
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A while ago I purchased 2 × 2 GB Sticks of RAM for my Dell OptiPlex 320.
When I inserted them,
I was greeted with a series of beeps, and a system that would not boot.
I checked each stick, and individually they work, just not as a pair.
If I insert one 2 GB and one 1 GB, then the BIOS detects both
(reporting 3 GB installed: 1 × 2 GB and 1 × 1 GB) and will boot,
but Windows (8.1.1) can utilise only 1 GB.
How can I get both sticks to work, thus giving me 4 GB RAM?
- The sticks in question are identical Kingston KVR533D2N4/2G modules
and do not have ECC. - The system is a July 2007 one,
and the technical specifications
list it as being capable of using up to 4 GB.
memory dell-optiplex
edited 31 mins ago
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asked Aug 3 '14 at 17:33
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A while ago I purchased 2 × 2 GB Sticks of RAM for my Dell OptiPlex 320.
When I inserted them,
I was greeted with a series of beeps, and a system that would not boot.
I checked each stick, and individually they work, just not as a pair.
If I insert one 2 GB and one 1 GB, then the BIOS detects both
(reporting 3 GB installed: 1 × 2 GB and 1 × 1 GB) and will boot,
but Windows (8.1.1) can utilise only 1 GB.
How can I get both sticks to work, thus giving me 4 GB RAM?
- The sticks in question are identical Kingston KVR533D2N4/2G modules
and do not have ECC. - The system is a July 2007 one,
and the technical specifications
list it as being capable of using up to 4 GB.
memory dell-optiplex
edited 31 mins ago
Scott
15.9k113990
asked Aug 3 '14 at 17:33
ja_keja_ke
21110
1. which version of windows, 2. did you check if your motherboard can handle 4 GB of ram from the manufactures specs?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:38
@Sickest Win 8.1.1, yes, I did, read the OP
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:44
in memory overview it says this: NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Doing so may cause the system not to boot or affect performance.
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:48
@Sickest I do not have ECC modules, I specifically made sure the ones I purchased were non-ECC
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:49
Bump, need to get this resolved...
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:37
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A while ago I purchased 2 × 2 GB Sticks of RAM for my Dell OptiPlex 320.
When I inserted them,
I was greeted with a series of beeps, and a system that would not boot.
I checked each stick, and individually they work, just not as a pair.
If I insert one 2 GB and one 1 GB, then the BIOS detects both
(reporting 3 GB installed: 1 × 2 GB and 1 × 1 GB) and will boot,
but Windows (8.1.1) can utilise only 1 GB.
How can I get both sticks to work, thus giving me 4 GB RAM?
- The sticks in question are identical Kingston KVR533D2N4/2G modules
and do not have ECC. - The system is a July 2007 one,
and the technical specifications
list it as being capable of using up to 4 GB.
memory dell-optiplex
edited 31 mins ago
Scott
15.9k113990
asked Aug 3 '14 at 17:33
ja_keja_ke
21110
A while ago I purchased 2 × 2 GB Sticks of RAM for my Dell OptiPlex 320.
When I inserted them,
I was greeted with a series of beeps, and a system that would not boot.
I checked each stick, and individually they work, just not as a pair.
If I insert one 2 GB and one 1 GB, then the BIOS detects both
(reporting 3 GB installed: 1 × 2 GB and 1 × 1 GB) and will boot,
but Windows (8.1.1) can utilise only 1 GB.
How can I get both sticks to work, thus giving me 4 GB RAM?
- The sticks in question are identical Kingston KVR533D2N4/2G modules
and do not have ECC. - The system is a July 2007 one,
and the technical specifications
list it as being capable of using up to 4 GB.
memory dell-optiplex
memory dell-optiplex
edited 31 mins ago
Scott
15.9k113990
asked Aug 3 '14 at 17:33
ja_keja_ke
21110
edited 31 mins ago
Scott
15.9k113990
asked Aug 3 '14 at 17:33
ja_keja_ke
21110
edited 31 mins ago
Scott
15.9k113990
edited 31 mins ago
Scott
15.9k113990
edited 31 mins ago
Scott
15.9k113990
15.9k113990
asked Aug 3 '14 at 17:33
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21110
asked Aug 3 '14 at 17:33
ja_keja_ke
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asked Aug 3 '14 at 17:33
ja_keja_ke
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21110
1. which version of windows, 2. did you check if your motherboard can handle 4 GB of ram from the manufactures specs?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:38
@Sickest Win 8.1.1, yes, I did, read the OP
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:44
in memory overview it says this: NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Doing so may cause the system not to boot or affect performance.
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:48
@Sickest I do not have ECC modules, I specifically made sure the ones I purchased were non-ECC
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:49
Bump, need to get this resolved...
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:37
|
show 6 more comments
1. which version of windows, 2. did you check if your motherboard can handle 4 GB of ram from the manufactures specs?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:38
@Sickest Win 8.1.1, yes, I did, read the OP
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:44
in memory overview it says this: NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Doing so may cause the system not to boot or affect performance.
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:48
@Sickest I do not have ECC modules, I specifically made sure the ones I purchased were non-ECC
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:49
Bump, need to get this resolved...
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:37
1. which version of windows, 2. did you check if your motherboard can handle 4 GB of ram from the manufactures specs?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:38
1. which version of windows, 2. did you check if your motherboard can handle 4 GB of ram from the manufactures specs?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:38
@Sickest Win 8.1.1, yes, I did, read the OP
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:44
@Sickest Win 8.1.1, yes, I did, read the OP
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:44
in memory overview it says this: NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Doing so may cause the system not to boot or affect performance.
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:48
in memory overview it says this: NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Doing so may cause the system not to boot or affect performance.
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:48
@Sickest I do not have ECC modules, I specifically made sure the ones I purchased were non-ECC
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:49
@Sickest I do not have ECC modules, I specifically made sure the ones I purchased were non-ECC
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:49
Bump, need to get this resolved...
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:37
Bump, need to get this resolved...
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:37
|
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Make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS installed from Dell's website. We have a few 320's running here with 4GB of RAM.
Be sure the sticks match in specs, ie the same speed and both are non-ECC.
answered Aug 3 '14 at 17:45
BertBert
1,35879
asking questions in your answer?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:46
I have, although I will check, and it's a pair of identical Kingston "KVR533D2N4/2G" Sticks.
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:47
What month/year are the 320's you have?
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:38
add a comment |
4 GB of RAM will work only if you have no graphics card.
The 320 disables the 2nd RAM slot when a graphics card is present.
edited 24 mins ago
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Ues 2x 2GB DDR 2 of 667mhz only. It will solve your problem.
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Make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS installed from Dell's website. We have a few 320's running here with 4GB of RAM.
Be sure the sticks match in specs, ie the same speed and both are non-ECC.
answered Aug 3 '14 at 17:45
BertBert
1,35879
asking questions in your answer?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:46
I have, although I will check, and it's a pair of identical Kingston "KVR533D2N4/2G" Sticks.
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:47
What month/year are the 320's you have?
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:38
add a comment |
Make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS installed from Dell's website. We have a few 320's running here with 4GB of RAM.
Be sure the sticks match in specs, ie the same speed and both are non-ECC.
answered Aug 3 '14 at 17:45
BertBert
1,35879
asking questions in your answer?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:46
I have, although I will check, and it's a pair of identical Kingston "KVR533D2N4/2G" Sticks.
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:47
What month/year are the 320's you have?
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:38
add a comment |
Make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS installed from Dell's website. We have a few 320's running here with 4GB of RAM.
Be sure the sticks match in specs, ie the same speed and both are non-ECC.
answered Aug 3 '14 at 17:45
BertBert
1,35879
Make sure you have the latest version of the BIOS installed from Dell's website. We have a few 320's running here with 4GB of RAM.
Be sure the sticks match in specs, ie the same speed and both are non-ECC.
answered Aug 3 '14 at 17:45
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answered Aug 3 '14 at 17:45
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asking questions in your answer?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:46
I have, although I will check, and it's a pair of identical Kingston "KVR533D2N4/2G" Sticks.
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:47
What month/year are the 320's you have?
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:38
add a comment |
asking questions in your answer?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:46
I have, although I will check, and it's a pair of identical Kingston "KVR533D2N4/2G" Sticks.
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:47
What month/year are the 320's you have?
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:38
asking questions in your answer?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:46
asking questions in your answer?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:46
I have, although I will check, and it's a pair of identical Kingston "KVR533D2N4/2G" Sticks.
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:47
I have, although I will check, and it's a pair of identical Kingston "KVR533D2N4/2G" Sticks.
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:47
What month/year are the 320's you have?
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:38
What month/year are the 320's you have?
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:38
add a comment |
4 GB of RAM will work only if you have no graphics card.
The 320 disables the 2nd RAM slot when a graphics card is present.
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4 GB of RAM will work only if you have no graphics card.
The 320 disables the 2nd RAM slot when a graphics card is present.
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4 GB of RAM will work only if you have no graphics card.
The 320 disables the 2nd RAM slot when a graphics card is present.
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4 GB of RAM will work only if you have no graphics card.
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Ues 2x 2GB DDR 2 of 667mhz only. It will solve your problem.
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1. which version of windows, 2. did you check if your motherboard can handle 4 GB of ram from the manufactures specs?
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:38
@Sickest Win 8.1.1, yes, I did, read the OP
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:44
in memory overview it says this: NOTICE: Do not install ECC memory modules. Doing so may cause the system not to boot or affect performance.
– Sickest
Aug 3 '14 at 17:48
@Sickest I do not have ECC modules, I specifically made sure the ones I purchased were non-ECC
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 17:49
Bump, need to get this resolved...
– ja_ke
Aug 3 '14 at 18:37