Replacing Memory Module(s)

CAUTION: If the memory module is not installed correctly, your computer may not boot.

CAUTION: If you remove the original memory module(s) from your computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new module(s) that you may have, even if you purchased the new module(s) from Dell. If possible, do not pair an original memory module with a new memory module. Otherwise, your computer may not start properly. The recommended memory configurations are: matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1 and 2 and another matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 3 and 4.

Recommended memory configuration:

Type

Slots

1600 MHz DDR3

Slots 1 and 2 or slots 1 through 4

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Dell XPS 8500 manual Replacing Memory Modules, Type