Memory (continued)

Minimum memory

512 MB

Maximum memory

4 GB

NOTE: Due to the unique architecture of the Intel Core2 Quad processor, your system board and power supply must be included when upgrading processors.

Video

Type:

Integrated

Intel GMA X4500HD

Discrete

supports dual independent displays

 

NOTE: Support for discrete graphics option via

 

PCIe x16 graphics card slot.

NOTE: Supports Blu-Ray 1.1 playback and Dynamic Video Memory Technology (DVMT).

Audio

Type

Realtek ALC662 (5.1 Channel audio)

 

 

Expansion Bus

 

 

 

Bus type

PCI 2.3

 

PCI Express 2.0 (PCIe-x16) from G45

 

PCI Express 1.1 (PCIe-x1) from ICH10R

 

SATA 1.0 and 2.0

 

USB 2.0

Bus speed

133 MB/s (PCI)

 

x1-slot bidirectional speed — 500 MB/s (PCI Express)

 

x16-slot bidirectional speed — 8 GB/s (PCI Express)

 

1.5 Gbps and 3.0 Gbps (SATA)

 

480-Mbps high speed, 12-Mbps full speed, 1.2-Mbps

 

low speed (USB)

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Dell 220S specifications Memory Minimum memory

220S, 220 specifications

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