Optiplex GX280

Question

Hello guys! I am a roocky with a Optiplex GX280 I tried to upgrade RAM on it, when I tried to boot it back up The Computer beeps 2 or 3 times and locked up!, I returned the 512 (2 dimm ) and I worked! Any Idea? Thanks in advance

quieroentrar · Answer

Some body can help with it?

hustedj · Answer

sounds like the new memory doesn't work with your PC.

quieroentrar · Answer

Thanls for the answer . I bought this from Dell it is a 'recommended upgrade '

Dev Mgr · Answer

What partnumbers (SKU numbers) did you buy? The GX280 requires DDR2 memory. I'm wondering what parts you bought.

quieroentrar · Answer

Here is the Label Numbers: MT18HTF6472AY-53EB2 200521 CBNBWSR002 COUNTRY OF ORIGIN SINGAPORE LEAD FREE 512 MB 2RX8 PC2-4200E-444-12-B0 512, DR2, 533,CL4,ECc   I hope this helps!

speedstep · Answer

Thats not dell part numbers. What is your serial number/service tag? What are the dell part numbers that you 'ordered' from dell.

quieroentrar · Answer

Thanks all for your help!. I did talk to somebody on support and he told me I got the wrong DIMMS he said I should not use 'ECC' Dimms on a OPTIPLEX. I am going to get them return and get some  different kind . Thanks Guys! This a a great place for help!!

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