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Maximum Memory recognized by the Inspiron 531 BIOS
Since Windows 7 x64 runs fine on my Inspiron 531, I would like to know if the BIOS will recognize 8GB of ram.
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Since Windows 7 x64 runs fine on my Inspiron 531, I would like to know if the BIOS will recognize 8GB of ram.
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DELL-Chris M
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January 25th, 2010 07:00
Nope. Dells validated maximum is 4GB.
obermd
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January 25th, 2010 09:00
I also found a thread about an Inspiron 530 running 8GB of memory with Vista x64.
jsktx
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January 25th, 2010 09:00
THIS might interest you.
obermd
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January 25th, 2010 09:00
That wasn't the question. There can be a difference between a tested/validated maximum and the real maximum supported.
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January 25th, 2010 10:00
obermd,
tested/validated = your warranty coverage
If you go beyond 4GB and brick the motherboard, it will not be covered by the Dell warranty.
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January 25th, 2010 13:00
Just be aware there is like five versions of the 530 and only two of them are known to support 8 GB of memory. Also the 530 is an Intel based motherboard while the 531 is an AMD motherboard. Totally built by two different companies. 530 by Foxconn and 531 by ASUS.
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January 25th, 2010 16:00
This is useful to know. The BIOS remapped the PCI address space above the 4GB address line when I installed Windows 7 x64. As for "bricking" the system with a memory installation - that can happen anytime you open the case.