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Dell precision T3500 Memory
I ordered About 10 sticks of Dell SNPP9RN2C/8G , These are 8gb PC3-10600 sticks.
Here is a link. ( it is the 1st Type of Ram offered)
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/PfydFeaturedCategoryResults.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&mfgpid=201440&chassisid=8560&stype=2&Tab=
After putting these sticks in a t3500 I was receiving "non optimal ram config" error (the bios see's the 8gb stick). I could not get rid of this so I tried to only put the 8gb stick in. This caused the pc to not boot at all.
After looking up some stuff I found the tech manual for the t3500. Reading this I found out the t3500 only supports up to a 4gb stick per slot. Then I thought why would dell make this the 1st option when you go to purchase upgrades for a t3500. Also, On the web page for the the RAM, The 1st table does not show the t3500 listed for compatibility. However, The list lower on the page does. ( http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A6353143&mfgpid=201440&chassisid=8560 )
Now after all this I Find BIOS update A11 says this under "fixed & enhancements" "Enhanced the memory map algorithm for 128GB configuration" . After installing the latest BIOS update (A17) and trying the ram again, Only putting the 8gb stick in , I still dont boot.( http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails?driverId=J7N1X&fileId=2964784371 )
Does A17 not contain this memory change? Why would dell offer this ram for the t3500? Or am I just missing something?
Here is a link. ( it is the 1st Type of Ram offered)
http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/PfydFeaturedCategoryResults.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&mfgpid=201440&chassisid=8560&stype=2&Tab=
After putting these sticks in a t3500 I was receiving "non optimal ram config" error (the bios see's the 8gb stick). I could not get rid of this so I tried to only put the 8gb stick in. This caused the pc to not boot at all.
After looking up some stuff I found the tech manual for the t3500. Reading this I found out the t3500 only supports up to a 4gb stick per slot. Then I thought why would dell make this the 1st option when you go to purchase upgrades for a t3500. Also, On the web page for the the RAM, The 1st table does not show the t3500 listed for compatibility. However, The list lower on the page does. ( http://accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdetail.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=dhs&cs=19&sku=A6353143&mfgpid=201440&chassisid=8560 )
Now after all this I Find BIOS update A11 says this under "fixed & enhancements" "Enhanced the memory map algorithm for 128GB configuration" . After installing the latest BIOS update (A17) and trying the ram again, Only putting the 8gb stick in , I still dont boot.( http://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/04/DriverDetails?driverId=J7N1X&fileId=2964784371 )
Does A17 not contain this memory change? Why would dell offer this ram for the t3500? Or am I just missing something?
i suppose you tried other sticks, not only 1 ?
clould be a bad one...
clould be a bad one...
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I have tried 5 stick out of the 10 I have, on three different t3500's.
After some more testing. Like I said, If I add the 8gb stick to a t3500 that has a working Ram config. The bios can see the 8gb stick and I get the "un optimized" error and windows only uses half of my ram.
If I use only the 8gb sticks I get a "no module found" error on my front lights, and what I believe is a 1-3-2 (1st 64 K RAM test in progress or failure)
After some more testing. Like I said, If I add the 8gb stick to a t3500 that has a working Ram config. The bios can see the 8gb stick and I get the "un optimized" error and windows only uses half of my ram.
If I use only the 8gb sticks I get a "no module found" error on my front lights, and what I believe is a 1-3-2 (1st 64 K RAM test in progress or failure)
>> Like I said, If I add the 8gb stick to a t3500 that has a working Ram << what ram are installed exactly ? models plse
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Before the 8gb stick.
Dimm1: 4gb pc10600 ECC 1333mhz (HMT351U7CFR8A-H9 )
Dimm2: 4gb pc10600 ECC 1333mhz (HMT351U7CFR8A-H9 )
Dimm3: 2gb pc10600 ECC 1333mhz (M391B5673FH0-CH9 )
Dimm4: 2gb pc10600 ECC 1333mhz (HMT325U6CFR8C-H9 )
If I put the 8gb stick in slot 5, The bios will see an 8gb stick, but then the bios errors and windows says (6gb usable)
Dimm1: 4gb pc10600 ECC 1333mhz (HMT351U7CFR8A-H9 )
Dimm2: 4gb pc10600 ECC 1333mhz (HMT351U7CFR8A-H9 )
Dimm3: 2gb pc10600 ECC 1333mhz (M391B5673FH0-CH9 )
Dimm4: 2gb pc10600 ECC 1333mhz (HMT325U6CFR8C-H9 )
If I put the 8gb stick in slot 5, The bios will see an 8gb stick, but then the bios errors and windows says (6gb usable)
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What did I say to confuse you? I am concerned about using 8gb sticks in a t3500. I listed the ram that is currently in the test machine, and what happens when I add the 8gb.
sorry - i looked at the wrong one.
it is starting to look like a Dell error, i would contact them with it .
it is starting to look like a Dell error, i would contact them with it .
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glad to hear you found your answer
as you can see, the big guys also makes errors
assuming you need no more help, don't forget to close this then
as you can see, the big guys also makes errors
assuming you need no more help, don't forget to close this then
Crucial http://www.crucial.com/upgrade/Dell-memory/Precision+WorkStation/Precision+Workstation+T3500-upgrades.html also states only 4 Gb modules.
I can find other online specifications for this board and they all state 24 Gb through 4 Gb modules.
The BIOS update is strange and I can't understand why they seem to imply 128 Gb.
It might pay to ask the question on Dell's own forums.