> Dell Memory > Dell Optiplex Computer Memory

Memory Upgrade for Dell Optiplex GX280 Tower 3.0Ghz (DDR2-400MHz)

Dell Optiplex GX280 Tower 3.0Ghz (DDR2-400MHz) memory upgrade specification, Optiplex GX280 Tower 3.0Ghz (DDR2-400MHz) maximum memory, memory speed, and memory upgrade options.

Upgrade memory on Dell Optiplex GX280 Tower 3.0Ghz (DDR2-400MHz) upto a maximum of 4GB
PC2-3200 400MHz non-ECC DDR2 DIMM, with maximum 2GB per slot in 2 (2 banks of 1) memory slots. The Dell Optiplex GX280 Tower 3.0Ghz (DDR2-400MHz) takes the PC2-3200 400MHz non-ECC DDR2 DIMM Memory Type.

Dell Optiplex GX280 Tower 3.0Ghz (DDR2-400MHz) Memory Upgrade Specification
Standard Memory Maximum Memory Memory Expansion CPU Type Model/Chipset
0MB 4GB
PC2-3200 400MHz non-ECC DDR2 DIMM
2 (2 banks of 1) Intel P4 3.0GHz
 

Dell Optiplex GX280 Tower 3.0Ghz (DDR2-400MHz) Memory Upgrade options.

What are memory sockets or slots and how are these divided into bank?

 

Memory Sockets or Slots are the place where memory RAM modules are inserted in the motherboard. The Dell Optiplex GX280 Tower 3.0Ghz (DDR2-400MHz) has 2 (2 banks of 1) memory expansion slots. A memory bank is a group of memory expansion sockets, a bank must be completely filled with memory modules of the same size and type in order for the system to recognize and address the memory. i.e. :

2 sockets (2 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 2 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.

3 sockets (3 banks of 1) This indicates that there are 3 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of one memory slot. So you can add memory one piece at a time for the system to use.

4 sockets (2 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 4 memory slots. These are divided into 2 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.

8 sockets (4 banks of 2) This indicates that there are 8 memory slots. These are divided into 4 banks, and each bank consists of two memory slots. So you must add memory two pieces at a time (they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.

12 sockets (3 banks of 4) This indicates that there are 12 memory slots. These are divided into 3 banks, and each bank consists of four memory slots. So you must add memory four pieces at a time (and they must be the same size and type of memory) in order for the system to benefit from the upgrade.