Dell Memory Modules

[BobNY]

I have a Dell Dimension 8100 series Desktop Computer with an Intel 850 chipset. I want to upgrade the memory. The motherboard has (4) RIMM sockets, each which accommodates an RDRAM memory module. The memory modules are manufactured in 64-, 128-, 256-, and 512-MB capacities. The system indicates that there is 128 MB of memory on the board. These modules MUST be installed in pairs. Thus, in order to have 128 MB of RDRAM, there must be 2 modules on the board, consisting of two 64 MB memory modules. But, THIS IS NOT THE CASE!. All four RIMM sockets are occupied. Two of the sockets (#1 and #2) are occupied by RDRAM modules. Sockets #3 and #4 are occupied by boards. How is this possible? Shouldn't sockets #3 and #4 be vacant? What is the purpose of the boards in sockets #3 and #4? Are these just 'null boards'? Thanks in advance for answering my rather naive question. BobNY

 

[cdogg]

Yes, 2 of the slots are using CRIMM's, or what you referred to as "null boards". They are needed to fill unused slots.

You can read the scoop here:

http://www.anandtech.com/guides/viewfaq.html?i=102

~cdogg

"The secret to creativity is knowing how to hide your sources."
- Albert Einstein

 

[BobNY]

cdogg,
Thank you very much for clarifying my suspicions.