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Intallling memory
I am replacing curreent memory with 2GB into my 530s. Is there a protocol or order (1st closest to..) as to which mem set I have in there to be removed first.
As things stand now:
Slot Size Speed Type
Slot 1 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Slot 2 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Slot 3 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Slot 4 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Thank you.
msgale
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January 14th, 2012 20:00
The instructions are in the reference manual, which if you lostr the original is available on-line. You do realize that you will need a 64 bit operating system if you exceed 4 GBytes of memory
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January 15th, 2012 06:00
Moved to Desktop General Hardware Forum for more expert advice.
The information you need to install the memory may be found in the manual here. Memory may be purchased direct from Dell here or from Crucial.
There appears to be a discrepancy in the maximum Memory depending on the model, on the Service Manual it says:
Just check that the 8 GB is supported, I would personally upgrade all 4 at the same time if possible, then it doesn't matter what module is where as they are all the same. You may run the Crucial scan and it will tell you compatible parts.
You will need the 64 bit version of Vista installed. If you currently have the 32 bit, you will need to perform a manual installation of the 64 bit Vista OS. This should be rather straightforward if you follow my wiki (link in my signature below) A Clean Install of Windows. However if you are going through this hassle I would recommend buying an upgrade copy of Windows 7 64 bit and install that instead, I have install instructions for both OS.
David Barry O&#
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January 15th, 2012 11:00
Yes, thanks, ms. I won't be exceding 4 GB's. Just taking steps to augment what I have. Just pondering in what orderof slots I should replace.
Thank you for your courtesy.
David Barry O&#
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January 15th, 2012 13:00
I altered from Vista to "7" about a year ago. Will check on whether 32 or 64.
Again thanks,
Dave
msgale
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January 15th, 2012 19:00
See support.dell.com/.../parts.htm for specific installation instructions
David Barry O&#
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January 15th, 2012 19:00
The manual doesn't indicate which slot shoul be first to replace. So tomorrow, I'll just coffee-up and go at it. In amonth or so I'll top off with the remaining 2GB. Per budget, I can't say how I'd be able to do a 32 to 64. Just amere reallty.
But, my scan shows:
Your Scan Results Sunday, - January 15, 2012
Inspiron 530s
General
Family Name Inspiron - Family Model 530s
Windows Version Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
BIOS
Version 1.0.10
Vendor Dell Inc.
Date 2007-12-15
Processor
Model Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2160 @ 1.80GHz
Speed 1.8 Ghz
Cache Size 1024 Kb
Hard Drive
Drive Size Free Space Utilized
C: 222.78 Gb 159.08 Gb 29 %
D: 10 Gb 6.21 Gb 38 %
CD/Optical Drives
Drive Type
E: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GSA-H73N ATA Device
Sound Card
Model Realtek High Definition Audio
Card Slots
Slot ID Designation Usage
System Slot 0 PCI1 Available
System Slot 1 PCI2 In use
System Slot 2 PCI3 Available
System Slot 3 PCI4 Available
Network Adapters
Intel(R) 82562V-2 10/100 Network Connection
USB Controlers
Name Version
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2937 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2938 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2939 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A USB2
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C USB2
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2934 USB
Video Adapters
Model Memory
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family 256 Mb
Memory
Total 4096 Mb
Available 42 %
Slot Size Speed Type
Slot 1 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Slot 2 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Slot 3 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Slot 4 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
David Barry O&#
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January 21st, 2012 18:00
My set-up is for 32bit and I moved from Vista to 7 last year. Beyond 4GB won't fly, so I've ordered another 2GB, which when I have it will give me the 4GB limit under 32bit.
Getting into a re-do to 64 is a bit daunting for me. Now, when the mem arrives, I'll just have to determine which slots are the right ones.
I appreciate your courtesy, Thank you.
Current situation is:
Inspiron 530s
General
ServiceTag XXXXXXX
Family Name Inspiron
Family Model 530s
Windows Version Microsoft Windows 7 Home Premium
BIOS
Version 1.0.10
Vendor Dell Inc.
Date 2007-12-15
Processor
Model Genuine Intel(R) CPU 2160 @ 1.80GHz
Speed 1.8 Ghz
Cache Size 1024 Kb
Hard Drive
Drive Size Free Space Utilized
C: 222.78 Gb 156.84 Gb 30 %
D: 10 Gb 6.21 Gb 38 %
CD/Optical Drives
Drive Type
E: HL-DT-ST DVD+-RW GSA-H73N ATA Device
Sound Card
Model Realtek High Definition Audio
Card Slots
Slot ID Designation Usage
System Slot 0 PCI1 Available
System Slot 1 PCI2 In use
System Slot 2 PCI3 Available
System Slot 3 PCI4 Available
Network Adapters
Intel(R) 82562V-2 10/100 Network Connection
USB Controlers
Name Version
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2935 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2936 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2937 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2938 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2939 USB
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293A USB2
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 293C USB2
Intel(R) ICH9 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2934 USB
Video Adapters
Model Memory
Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family 256 Mb
Memory
Total 4096 Mb
Available 48 %
Slot Size Speed Type
Slot 1 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Slot 2 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Slot 3 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined
Slot 4 1024 Mb 667 Mhz undefined