How to upgrade the Random Access Memory (RAM).
IMPORTANT: This article applies only to specific products and/or operating systems. Check Applicable Products and Categories for details.
Follow these steps to upgrade the Random Access Memory (RAM).
NOTE: These computers have a total of 2 memory slots and ship with between 512 and 1GB of installed Random Access Memory (RAM), expandable to a maximum of 2GB.
When purchasing memory to install into the computer, select SDRAM meeting the following specifications and guidelines:
- Double Data Rate2-Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR2-SDRAM)
- PC2-4200
- 533MHz
The following Random Access Memory (RAM) configurations are supported:
| Total Memory | Slot 1 | Slot 2 |
|---|---|---|
| 512MB | 256MB | 256MB |
| 512MB | 512MB | Empty |
| 640MB | 512MB | 128MB |
| 768MB | 512MB | 256MB |
| 1024MB (1GB) | 512MB | 512MB |
| 1280MB (1.5GB) | 1024MB (1GB) | 256MB |
| 1536MB (1.5GB) | 1024MB (1GB) | 512MB |
| 1048MB (2GB) | 1024MB (1GB) | 1024MB (1GB) |
Information about how to install RAM is available beginning on page 109 of the manual included with your product. Manuals are posted on your model support page.
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