Hi JonnyPC12,

Good day!

Thanks for reaching out to us. You can check on DDR2 800 MHz SDRAM (DDR2 667 MHz capable)

512 MB / 4 GB RAM. Hope this helps. For anything else, just let me know and I would be glad to assist further.

Thanks and Regards,

DELL_Andrew F.

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Ok, how what is the maximum ram that the Vostro 220mt is compatible with?

Ok, how what is the maximum ram that the Vostro 220mt is compatible with?

JonnyPC12

The Vostro 220 Mini Tower supports a maximum of 4gb Memory, but when you have a 32-bit system, this does not recognize 4gb of memory, 3±gb is all a 32-bit system can address.

Basically what it means is, while you can install 4gb of memory in the system, the reason it’s not recognized is mainly due to 32-bit processors and/or 32-bit applications on memory address limitations.

64-bit processors & operating systems will recognize beyond the 32-bit limitation.

Bev.

Provided you have Bios version 1.3 and a 64 bit version of Windows, it absolutely will run 8GB of ram

@JRIDGE1962

would you mind sharing with us what memory type you use to get 8GB to work?

Thanks

Specs are-- DDR2 240pin PC2 6400 800mhz 1.8v

I used 2 4GB sticks.... Not easy to find-try eBay/Amazon

Also, you may need to update the Bios to latest version

DDR2 0800 240-pin   PC2 6400   200.00Mhz  6-6-6-18@1.80V

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820231182

 Patriot Signature 4GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Desktop Memory Model PSD24G8002

G.SKILL 8GB (2 x 4GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model F2-6400CL6D-8GBMQ

http://www.gskill.com/en/product/f2-6400cl6d-8gbmq

Newegg.com - Patriot Signature 4GB 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 ...

Thanks for sharing. Just realize that I posted in the wrong post. I have a vostro 220s actually. I am going to reply to the other thread:

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/p/19424685/20002256.aspx

For some reason, I cannot reply to the thread on 220s.

jridge1962, can you share the 8GB memory model type you used for your vostro 220s? A link would be even better.

Thanks

This will work....  http://www.amazon.com/Komputerbay-DDR2-DIMM-667Mhz-5400/dp/B0031GGQC6/ref=sr_1_32?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1407416253&sr=1-32&keywords=komputerbay+ddr2

This will work....  http://www.amazon.com/Komputerbay-DDR2-DIMM-667Mhz-5400/dp/B0031GGQC6/ref=sr_1_32?s=pc&ie=UTF8&qid=1407416253&sr=1-32&keywords=komputerbay+ddr2

@jridge1962 the spec seems slightly different from the OEM memory, which is PC2 6400. Have you used this yourself?

I bought this one, but unfortunately it does not work: