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T5500 Memory Configuration
Hey
Loving this workstation for Video Editing...
Have recently bought one and using Dual 5680 and using 36GB RAM - 888,222,222
Bought another one with Dual 5607 and struggling to mix the RAM without it beeping at me... Works with 888 and 222 with one type of RAM but if I use 222 with RAM I got out from my other T5500 it beeps and won't boot...
I have flashed the BIOS to A17.
Not sure what the issue is?
I have tried to add 888,222 but same issue.
Any ideas?
Is there a difference in the amount of RAM I can use depending on the CPU?
Can't seem to find any info...
Any advice would be helpful...
btw one is working with an AMD RX 580 and the other Nvidia GTX 770.
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Posted October 3rd, 2018 15:00
You cant mix density and rank and speed and vendor and ecc vs non ecc.
No such specification as 888 or 222.
https://downloads.dell.com/manuals/common/precision-t5500_setup%20guide_en-us.pdf
Specs: DDR3 PC3-12800 • CL=11 • Dual Ranked • x8 based • Registered • ECC • DDR3-1600 • 1.35V • 1024Meg x 72 •
Slots:6 (2 banks of 3)
Single Dual and Quad Rank ram cannot be mixed.
Quad Rank Ram is NOT SUPPORTED
HIGH Density Ram is NOT Supported.
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Posted October 3rd, 2018 17:00
speedstep,
You said there is "No such specification as 888 or 222."
I think he may have a riser card with the slots filled with 8,8,8,2,2,2,2,2,2 GB sticks in the first machine. This would indeed add up to his specified 36GB RAM. (At least that's how I read his post)
I would suggest moving the RAM from Machine #1 into the corresponding slots in Machine #2 to see how it goes. Speedstep is indeed correct that you can't mix different types of RAM, so please verify what sort of sticks are installed in each T5500. The OP may have Unbuffered ECC installed in one machine and Registered ECC in the other.
Randy
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Posted October 13th, 2019 06:00
I have dell T5500 workstation the problem is DIMM 2 is not working but DIMM1 and DIMM3 is perfectly working I need 16GB RAM can I use 8GB + 8GB in DIMM1 and DIMM3 please reply me
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Posted December 15th, 2019 07:00
I had a similar problem, after cleaning the T5500 for dust. Tiny fragments of dustbunnies got into the DIMM slots causing DIMM slot errors. Used an electronics solvent to wash them out, now working fine.
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Posted December 26th, 2019 02:00
Does the dell t5500 support a 16 gig memory ram configuration
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Posted December 26th, 2019 02:00
Thank you for reaching out to us. Precision T5500 system model supports 1GB - 8GB DIMM sizes. Maximum Memory: Single CPU: 48GB and Dual CPU: 72GB.
Here is the link https://dell.to/2SnCksl which has more information.
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Posted January 17th, 2025 22:40
@speedstep |
Thank you sir.
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Posted September 28th, 2018 06:00
funkkube,
Click the link below and download the Dell Precision™ T5500 Service Manual. The memory configurations will be listed in the service manual.
Dell Precision T5500 Drivers, Downloads and Manuals
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