upgrade possibility
ACER
AcerAltos 17000
512MB maximum memory with ECC expansion board.
AcerEntra 3094, 3612, 3692
Although it is physically possible to install more memory, the system will only recognize 64MB.
Aspire 2541, 2655
These systems come standard with (2) 8MB modules, and (2) 4MB modules. Removal of some or all of
these modules may be required to reach the maximum amount of memory.
Aspire 2090, 2091
When all sockets are filled, any on board memory will be disabled.
ALR
Flyer 32DT
Modules must be installed from lowest to highest capacity starting with slot 0.
Apple
Laserwriter IIF, IIG
Module must be installed in order of decreasing capacity if different capacity kits are used.
Mac IICX, IISi
Earlier models cannot use 32MB or 64MB kits.
Mac Plus, SE
When 1MB SIMMs are installed, the 256K resistor (R8 orR9) must be removed or clipped to enable
recognition of the new memory.
Mac SE30
If running under system 7, this Mac will require a connectix "mode 32" patch in order for it to
recognize more than 8MB.
Macintosh Performa 6##
36MB maximum on system board, 32MB maximum on DOS card.
Macintosh Classic
Upgrade kits contain 2 modules and must be installed on the expansion board.
Macintosh Color Classic
Although it is physically possible to install 12MB, the system will only recognize 10MB.
Powerbook 190/66 CS
This system also has a Power PC upgrade option with 8MB soldered and (1) socket.
PowerMac 7200
This system supports an optional PC compatibility card. The card comes with 8MB soldered and
(1) socket which can accept up to 32MB memory.
WorkGroup Server
This WorkGroup Server ships with parity SIMMs. If you are planning to use the parity option,
all modules must have parity.
Mac Classic II
Both DRAM slots must be filled.
Mac LC 630 DOS
52MB maximum on Mac side. 32MB maximum on DOS side.
Mac Quadra 610
68MB maximum on system, 32MB maximum on DOS card.
Powerbook 1400
Any upgrade above 24MB is two modules stacked together.
Power Mac 7300
Video modules must be ordered and installed in pairs.
Macintosh IIci
Always install the lowest capcity SIMMs in bank "A" for best results.
Power Mac G3 Tower
768MB possible with Super PC 256MB module.
Power Mac G3 Desktop
768MB possible with Super PC 256MB module.
Macintosh Performa 580CD
Although it is physically possible to install more memory, the system will only recognize 52MB.
Macintosh Server G3
768MB possible with Super PC 256MB module.
AT&T/NCR
3320
To expand beyond 8MB, requires NCR expansion board.
6386
To expand beyond 8MB, requires NCR expansion board.
Globalyst S40
You can exceed 384MB max by using an expansion board and (6) 64MB modules.
Cisco
500-IGS/L/R
Machine also uses PCMCIA flash cards.
2500
Earlier models do not have 2Mb soldered memory, therefore it will always split 2MB off any
newly installed memory count. The machine will also take flash SIMMs that must be of the same
capacity when installed in pairs.
4000
Machine will also take 2MB, 4MB, and 8MB PCMCIA flash cards.
4000-M
Machine will also take 8MB PCMCIA flash cards.
4500
This machine will also take a 32MB PCMICA flash card.
4700
2 sockets for flash memory. One or both can be filled, but with both filled, equal memory
sizes are required.
7000, 7500
Machine will also take 8, 16, and 20MB PCMCIA type flash cards.
Access Pro
Machine will also take 8 and 16MB PCMCIA flash cards.
Lightstream 1010
Machine will also take 8, 16, and 20MB PCMCIA flash cards.
31##, 32##
Machine will also take 4MB and 8MB flash cards.
Compaq
Contura Aero 486c
Bios dated after 8/29/94 is needed for the 16MB module to work.
Deskpro 286
To upgrade beyond 640KB, use the memory expansion board.
Deskpro 486/25
The 32MB module occupies 2 sockets.
Deskpro L
The 32MB module occupies 2 sockets.
LTE 386S/20
In order to reach the 18MB maximum, the system must have ROM release # 110691 or later.
LTE Lite/20
Earlier models require a bios upgrade from Compaq (P/N 129899-001).
Pagemarq 15, 20
18MB maximum on Pagemarq 15. 20MB maximum on Pagemarq 20.
Presario 600
The socket closest to the standard memory socket (U1) will not accept a module of higher than
4MB capacity.
Presario 8##
The first socket (U1) can only accept a 4MB module.
Proliant 4500, 4500R
Banks must be populated 2 at a time.
SystemPro 386/33, 486/33, 486/33E
The 32MB module occupies (2) expansion slots.
SystemPro XL 486/50
To exceed 256MB, this sytem requires an expansion board (8 slots).
SystemPro LT 386, 486
To expand beyond 4MB, you must add the expansion board.
SystemPro LT 486/33
An expansion board with 4MB installed in the first slot comes standard with
this system.
SystemPro XL Pentium
An expansion board is required to exceed 256MB.
Prosignia 200 Pentium II
ECC SIMMs cannot be mixed with EDO SIMMs. 64MB SIMMs can only be used with other
64MB SIMMs in the system.
Professional Workstation 8000 series, 6000 series
Maximum memory can be reached on the processor board, however, by dividing memory
between the processor board and the expansion board, performance will be optimized.
Proliant 6500, 6500R
Can mix EDO and FPM on the same motherboard, but not on the same bank.
Proliant 7000
Can mix EDO and FPM on the same motherboard, but not on the same bank.
Prosignia 200 Pentium II
EDO and ECC modules cannot be mixed.
Professional Workstation 5100 Series
Memory must be added in like pairs and populated in alternating slots.
Professional Workstation AP400 Series
Registered DIMMs cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs.
Proliant 1600 Pentium II
Registered DIMMs cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs.
Armada 1700 & 3500
Some of the 3500's will come with 64MB soldered and therefore will be upgradeable
to 192MB.
Proliant 1850
Registered DIMMs cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs.
Proliant 800
Registered DIMMs cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs.
Professional Workstation AP500 models 400S1, 450S1
Registered DIMMs cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs. If the memory exceeds
1GB, the unit will not boot.
Deskpro 1000 model 1600
This system will support either EDO SIMMs or SDRAM DIMMs, but it cannot function
with both types installed.
Prolinea MT 486
Socket U1 can only contain a 4MB module.
Proliant 3000
Registered DIMMs cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs.
Alphaserver 1200
memory array's must be populated in the following order: Array 0, 1, 2, 3.
Alphaserver 1000
The fifth module in each kit is used to support the parity function and should
not be counted when totaling the memory.
Celebris 4/66, 4/100
If you upgrade beyond 64MB, the bios will read the memory , but the DOS and
diagnostic software will not.
Celebris Pentium
It is okay to install one module in a bank and leave the other slot empty, however
banks must contain the same capacity modules if full.
DEC 3000 Alpha 400, 400s
Modules must be installed (8) at a time.
DEC 3000 Alpha AXP 500, 500s
Modules must be installed (8) at a time.
DECpc 486ST
In order to expand beyond 32MB, you must use the DEC expansion board.
DECstation 320SX
You can only upgrade in 1 and 4MB increments.
DECstation 386, 486 316+, 320+, 386/486c
You can only upgrade in 1MB and 4MB increments.
DECsystem 5000 120, 125
Only one 8MB module may be left on the board when you begin expanding with 32MB
modules and it must be moved to the last socket.
HiNote Ultra II
Although it's possible to install more memory, the system will only recognize
56MB.
Venturis 560
Slots must contain modules of the same capacity.
Personal Workstation i 180i, 200i, 200i(2)
512MB maximum using 36 bit modules. 256MB maximum using EDO modules.
Prioris ZX 6000
Memory modules must be installed in groups of (8).
Venturis FX (SM)
Machine can also take FPM modules.
Prioris HX, MX
EDO is standard, but machine will also take FPM modules.
DECstation, DECsystem
Before installing 16MB kits, you must remove the standard memory. 4MB and 16MB
kits cannot be mixed.
HiNote VP 700
Windows NT users must follow the upgrade path specified in the user's manual.
DECpc 316sx
You can only upgrade in 1MB and 4Mb increments.
DECstation 5000
Only the 8MB module may be left on the expansion board when you add the 32MB
modules. The 8MB module must be moved to the last socket.
HiNote VP 700 model 765
Windows NT users must follow the upgrade path specified in the user's manual.
Poweredge 4D, 4P
The highest capcity modules must go in the first slots.
System 320N+
If you are installing a single module, it must be installed into the first memory
expansion slot.
System 316SX
To expand beyond 8MB, use expansion board.
Low Profile Power
The highest capacity modules must go in the first slots.
System 320SX Revision 1
To expand beyond 8MB an expansion board is required.
System 325SX Revision 1
To expand beyond 8MB an expansion board is required.
Dimension XPS H2##
EDO is standard, but the system will also take parity EDO modules.
Poweredge 4200 Below 333MHz
Processor speed can be determined by using the DELL serial tagon the back of
the system.
Dimension XPS P###V
128Mb achieved with 64MB EDO modules. EDO and SDRAM cannot be mixed.
Dimension XPS D###
This system requires all ECC or non-ECC memory.
Dimension XPS P###V, S
128MB max with EDO modules.
Precision Workstation 410, 610 450MHz
Registered DIMMs cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs.
Poweredge 4200 333MHz or above
Processor speed can be determined by using the DELL serial tag on the back of
the system.
EPL 8000
Expand the system board to 2MB first.
Equity 386/##
Original systems that came with 1MB on board must first be upgraded to 2MB with
the 1Mb kit.
Equity 386/SX
There may be 2MB removable on the system board.
EPL 8100
Expand the system to 2MB first, then use the expansion board.
Lifebook 600, 585TX, 635TX, 656TX
The system will also take EDO modules, but are not recommended because the system
will operate at a slower rate.
Lifebook 900 985TX
The system will also take EDO modules, but are not recommended because the system
will operate at a slower rate.
Lifebook 700 735DX
The system will also take EDO modules, but are not recommended because the system
will operate at a slower rate.
GENERAL INFORMATION FOR ALL GATEWAY MACHINES.
GATEWAY BUILDS THEIR COMPUTERS USING A WIDE VARIETY OF MOTHERBOARD TYPES. USING
THE SERIAL NUMBER FROM ANY GATEWAY MACHINE, IT IS POSSIBLE TO IDENTIFY WHICH
MOTHERBOARD IS BEING USED AND EXACTLY WHAT TYPE OF MEMORY YOUR SYSTEM REQUIRES.
Solo 9100
The 64MB module must be installed in slots 1 or 2, it will not fit in slot 3.
Liberty DX-###
Also contains (2) PCMCIA type II or III slots.
Handbook 486SX, DX
Also contains (2) PCMCIA type II slots.
ALR 7200
Registered DIMMS cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs.
ALR 8200
Registered DIMMS cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs.
ALR 7300
Registered DIMMS cannot be used with un-buffered DIMMs.
Vectra
Highest capacity kits must be installed in the first bank.
Apollo 9000 Series 300 Model 382
Highest capacity kits must be installed in the first bank.
Apollo 9000 Series 700 Model 715/33
This system comes standard with 16MB, but can be ordered from the factory with
a higher amount of RAM.
Apollo 9000 Series 700
Although it is physically possible to install more memory, the system will only
recognize 400MB maximum.
Apollo 9000 Series 700 Model 735/125
Although it is physically possible to install more memory, the system will only
recognize 400MB maximum.
Apollo 9000 Series 400 Model 425s, 433s
Highest capacity kits must be installed in the first bank.
Apollo 9000 Series 400s
Modules must be installed in descending order.
Apollo 9000 Series 400t, 425t
Modules must be installed in descending order.
Apollo 9000 Series 700/RX
If more than one module is installed, they must be of the same capacity.
Netserver LS, LS2, LS4
To reach 768MB maximum, an expansion board must be installed. Modules must be
installed in sets of 4.
Omnibook 4000c, 4000ct 4/100, 4/50
The system has 2 slots. The second slot comes factory installed with a dummy
board. You must remove the dummy board to access the second slot.
Paintjet XL300
In order to expand the printer you must install an expansion board.
Vectra XM3
Modules within the same bank must be the same capacity.
Vectra 486V PC
Do not mix pairs of 2MB and 8MB SIMMs in the same bank.
Vectra QS/16S
8MB maximum without expansion board. 16MB with expansion board.
Vectra VL4 5/###, XM4
Bank C will only recognize an8MB or 32MB kit.
Vectra VL3 5/##
Modules within the same bank must be the same size.
Vectra XU 6/###
The 32MB ugprade can only used in conjunction with other 32MB kits.
Vectra 486/33ST, 486/66ST
4MB and 8Mb SIMMs cannot be mixed.
Vectra 486s/20, 486T
Do not mix 4 and 8MB SIMMs.
Netserver LM, LM2
Only 128MB maximum without expansion board.
Netserver LC 486, Pentium
136MB maximum on 486 systems, 192MB maximum on the pentium systems.
Color Laserjet 5
Although it's physically possible to install more memory, the system will only
recognize 84MB's.
3000 Series 937LX
Although it's physically possible to install more memory, the system will only
recognize 192MB.
3000 Series 967
Although it's physically possible to install more memory, the system will only
recognize 512MB.
3000 Series 957LX, 967LX
Although it's physically possible to install more memory, the system will only
recognize 192MB.
Netserver LH Pro 6/200, 6/200SMP, LD Pro
A "non HP memory" message may appear after installing an upgrade. In no way
does this message indicate bad memory.
Designjet 700, 750c, 750c plus
Although the printer has four sockets, only the two on the right are used for
memory.
Designjet 2000CP, 2500CP
Although the printer has four sockets, only the two on the right are used for
memory.
Laserjet 4000, 400T, 4000SE
The 4MB soldered memory is EDO. You may use SDRAM or EDO in this system initially
without having to remove any memory.
Laserjet 4000N, TN
EDO and SDRAM can be mixed, but this will lessen the performance of the SDRAM
Pavilion 8190, 8180, 8176, 8175, 8160, 8140
The standard 48MB of memory will occupy all expansion slots.
Apollo 9000 Series 300 Model 375, 380
The higher capacity kit must be installed in the first bank.
Laserjet 5000, 5000N
Laserjet 5000 Printers also have a 2MB and 4MB flash DIMM option.
Laserjet 8000, 8000N, 8000DN
Laserjet 8000 Printers also have a 2MB and 4MB flash DIMM option.
Kayak XA-s
Registered DIMMs cannot be mixed with un-buffered DIMMs.
Kayak XU
Registered DIMMs cannot be mixed with un-buffered DIMMs.
Netserver LH3, LH3R
Registered DIMMs cannot be mixed with un-buffered DIMMs.
Netserver LC3
Registered DIMMs cannot be mixed with un-buffered DIMMs.
Persoanl Computer 300
To verify all valid configurations for your secific submodel, please refer to
your system documentation.
Portable PS/2 73
Standard memory should not be removed when upgrading.
PS/2 25 and 30 (286)
With the addition of an expansion board, this system can be expanded to 16MB.
PS/2 35LS, SX, 40SX
Although it is physically possible to install more memory, this system willonly
recognize 16MB.
PS/2 Model 502
Machine can exceed 2MB by using IBM expansion boards.
PS/2 Model 55, 55SX, 65, 70, 80
Machine can exceed 8MB maximum using IBM expansion boards.
PS/2 90XP (486)
Machine ships standard with 2 expansion boards installed.
PS/2 E 9533
This system will only recognize 16MB maximum.
PS/2 L40SX
Only one 4MB module may be installed.
RS/6000 55#, 56#, E/S, /F
Expansion boards must be installed in pairs.
RS/6000 58H, 590, 59H
Expansion boards must be installed in pairs.
Thinkpad 300
The 8MB module occupies 2 slots.
Thinkpad 760
Although it is possible to install more memory, the system will only recognize
64MB. When installing the 64MB module, the non-removable memory must be disabled.
PC 360 Pentium Pro
Modules must be installed in pairs, however, when filling all (4) slots , all
modules must be of the same capacity.
PS/2 Model 76I S and 77I S
Parity and ECC memory cannot be mixed.
RS/6000 530E, 530H
Expansion boards must be installed in pairs.
RS/6000 550/L
Expansion boards must be installed in pairs.
Thinkpad 755 Pentium
Parity can be disabled in the system's memory startup.
Aptiva C
For optimal memory performance, upgrade the system with SIMM modules only.
Thinkpad 755 486
Parity can be disabled in the system's memory configuration at startup.
RS/6000 Model E30
Although it is physically possible to install more memory, the system will only
recognize 960MB maximum.
Netfinity 5500
Registered Dimms cannot be used with unbuffered DIMMs.
Intellistation M Pro
Registered Dimms cannot be used with unbuffered DIMMs.
RS/6000 990, R20, R24
Expansion cards must be installed in pairs.
intel
intel PremiereII
CPU upgradable to Pentium133MHz, IDT W2-240MHz
Starmax 3000, 4000
64MB modules must go in slots 2 and 3 only.
Millennia Pro2
These systems will not take a 128Mb module.
Millennia Transport
Both DIMM slots must be populated with equa sized DIMMs.
Millennia MME, MME Plus
Must have bios rev 2.1 or higher to used 64Mb modules.
Client Pro VXE
This system can be ordered with 4EDO SIMM slots or 4 SDRAM DIMM slots.
Magnum Pro, Plus Pro
If memory is installed in bank 1, it must be the same as bank 0.
Millennia C300, C333
Must have bios rev 2.1 or higher to use 64MB modules.
Twister LX Supports EDO and SDRAM simultaneously.
384MB max with SDRAM. 768MB max with EDO.
Express Riscserver
An expansion board is required to expand beyond 128MB.
Powermate Portable Plus
The 1MB kit can only be used with the NEC type board.
Powermate and Ready 325
8MB kit in banks 2 and 3 only.
Powermate and Ready 4##
Remove the expansion interface board before installing memory modules. Modules
need t be installed in descending order.
Powermate Express/II
To expand beyond 128MB requires and expansion board.
Powermate P60D
Although it is ossible to install more memory the system will only recognize
72MB.
Powermate SX/20
The 2MB CPU module must be installed before adding any other memory options.
Silentwriter Superscript
Higher capacity modules must be installed in the first socket.
Riscserver 2200, 4200
An expansion board is required to expand beyond 8MB.
Superscript 1260, 1260N
This printer will not except an 8MB module.
Express 5800/ ### Pro
Models with 64MB standard must first be upgraded with (2) 32MB modules.
Express 5800/710
DIMM slot 1 will only except a 32MB module.
Orange PC 620
768MB possible with 256MB module.
Executive 1001T, CDT
These systems will also support non-parity modules.
Axcel 350CD
72MB max with 2 slots on system. 136MB max with 4 slots on system.
Sparcenter 2000, Sparcserver 1000
32MB mand 128MB kits contain 4 modules. 64MB and 256MB kits contain 8 modules.
Sparcserver 6#0MP, 6700MP, 690MP
The systems can except up to 2 expansion boards.
Sparcstation 3##
All 8 slots come filled with the standard memory. In order to upgrade, an expansion
board is required.
Sparcstation SLC
The standard memory cannot be removed.
Javastation NC
This system also takes flash memory upgrades.
Ultra Enterprise 450
This system supports 2 and 4 way interleaving.