W waynesmith Honorable Sep 2, 2012 7 0 10,510 Sep 2, 2012 #1 DEll Dimension 8300 only recognizes 256 RAM but says can use up to 4 gig. Bios 07 has 256 limit.
G GhislainG Titan Jul 16, 2008 23,962 5 74,965 Sep 3, 2012 #2 Do you have a problem when adding compatible memory? I somehow doubt BIOS version 07 (the latest version dated 10/1/2004) limits the RAM to 256MB. Where did you find that info? Upvote 0 Downvote
Do you have a problem when adding compatible memory? I somehow doubt BIOS version 07 (the latest version dated 10/1/2004) limits the RAM to 256MB. Where did you find that info?
W waynesmith Honorable Sep 2, 2012 7 0 10,510 Sep 3, 2012 #3 In the BIOs setup will only go up to 256 meg. I do have the 07 BIOS. Upvote 0 Downvote
G GhislainG Titan Jul 16, 2008 23,962 5 74,965 Sep 3, 2012 #4 What memory is currently installed? If you don't know, use CPU-Z and check all 4 slots. Upvote 0 Downvote