Can you tell what make Mother Board and the part number is installed in
the Dell Demension E510, and can I keep the 256K memory stick in slot
#1 and install 512 memory sticks in slots 3 & 4, for a total of
1.256GB of memory??

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Request for Question Clarification by denco-ga on 09 Feb 2006 21:43 PST

Howdy p51tony-ga,

I have been able to find out the motherboard's chipset information and
the answer to your memory installation question.  Would that work as an
answer for you?  Thanks!

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Clarification of Question by p51tony-ga on 10 Feb 2006 13:58 PST

I was hopping to get a part number or a model number for the mother
board if possible.
Tony

Howdy p51tony-ga,

This CNET Shopper web page gives us the chipset information for the E510,
and other details as well.
http://shopper.cnet.com/4014-3118_9-31555136.html?pbrpt=4582&cip=1&tag=dffl.specs

"Chipset type Intel 945G Express"

As noted by jebediahtbone-ga's comment, you should be able to look on
your motherboard to ascertain your motherboard's specific part number.
It is a "BTX" form factor motherboard as well.

For your question on memory installation, the Dell website has the E510
"Owner's Manual" online.  It has a section on memory installation.
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim5150/om/om_en.pdf

"DDR2 memory modules should be installed in pairs of matched memory size,
speed, and  technology. If the DDR2 memory modules are not installed in
matched pairs, the computer will continue to operate, but with a slight
reduction in performance.
...
NOTICE: Do not install ECC or buffered memory modules. Only unbuffered,
non-ECC memory is supported.

If you install mixed pairs of DDR2 400-MHz (PC2-3200) and DDR2 533-MHz
(PC2-4300) memory, the modules function at the slowest speed installed.
...
NOTICE: If you remove your original memory modules from the computer
during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new modules that
you may have, even if you purchased the new modules from Dell. If
possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory
module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. You should
install your original memory modules in pairs either in DIMM
connectors 1 and 2 or DIMM connectors 3 and 4."

My reading of the above indicates that you could install your 512K
memory "sticks" in slots 1 and 2 and then place the 256K "stick" in
slot 3.  Please note that on your motherboard, the memory slots are
ordered/numbered (1)[white securing clips], (3)[black securing clips],
(2)[white securing clips], (4)[black securing clips].

Keep in mind that using anything other than matched pairs of memory
modules will not allow the computer to operate in dual channel mode.
Because of this and the possible performance reduction, I would not
recommend using the 256K memory module with the 512K ones.

If you need any clarification, please feel free to ask.


Search strategy:

Google earch on: Dell Dimension E510
://www.google.com/search?q=Dell+Dimension+E510

I also went to the Dell website: http://www.dell.com/

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Great answer!! *****

Go to Support.Dell.com and Log into thw website With your service Tag
(Found On a small sticker on your system box along with Express
Service tag, 5 or 7 Digit ALpha numeric Charecters) NAd on the right
hand Site Menues you will be able to download and Run a Utility that
will tell you the Complete Configuration of the PC.
The system Profiler Can be downloaded From
http://support.dell.com/support/topics/global.aspx/support/my_systems_info/en/system_profiler_agreement?c=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs
as well if you are not aware of the service tag.

This will give you the complete Details of your Dell System.

Dell has their own motherboard design team. They then let 3rd parties
build the board to Dell's specs. Thus, it won't be one you will find
off the shelf at your local store. Therefore, the "model" may not be
of much use to you. The closest you'll get is that it's a
Dell-specific board for this model machine. It will however use the
industry standard specs (sizing, tech specs, capabilities, etc).
Knowing the chipset will be far more useful to you in determining your
RAM configuration or answering any other questions you may have about
the use of your board. Also, the P/N is printed on the board. Just
open up your case and look for a tag that says "p/n xxxxx. It should
be a 5 character series of numbers and/or letters.

-JtB

Ok I'm satisfied with the answer about the Mother Board. What is the
answer concerning the memory questions??
Tony

Thank you for the very informative answer to my questions in # 443912.
Tony

Thanks much for the 5 star rating, nice comment and generous tip, p51tony-ga!

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