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810 RAM Upgrade

Caution Only authorized service personnel should upgrade the system. Anyone who wants to upgrade the system themselves should know about the dangers of ESD (Electro-Static Discharge) and the necessary precautions. Unknowingly zapping the components of the computer will void the warranty.

The 810 Motherboard has two DIMM sockets configured as two (0-1) banks. The system memory is upgradeable to 128MB. The 168-pin DIMM sockets will accept both 3.3V as well as 3.5V 1MBx64 (8MB), 2MBx64 (16MB), 4MBx64 (32MB), and 8MBx64 (64MB) fast page DRAM DIMM's or extended data out DRAM DIMM's with the recommended access speed of 60ns or faster. This motherboard will accept either single or double sided DIMM's. Memory type, size, and speed can vary between sockets.

Note
This motherboard will not accept 36 bit DIMM modules (parity).
Due to the nature of the VX controller chipset, this motherboard will not support 128MB DIMM modules.

Note
The only 64MB DIMM that is approved for the 810 is Packard Bell part number 965174. For purchasing information on this memory module, please visit the Online Store at the Packard Bell Support Center site.

The possible memory upgrade configurations are listed. They can be installed in any order :

DIMM1 Type (Amount)
DIMM2 Type (Amount)
Total System Memory
1M X 64 (8 MB)
Empty
8 MB
1M X 64 (8 MB)
1M X 64 (8 MB)
16 MB
1M X 64 (8 MB)
2M X 64 (16 MB)
24 MB
1M X 64 (8 MB)
4M X 64 (32 MB)
40 MB
1M X 64 (8 MB)
8M X 64 (64 MB)
(Must use BPCS# 965174)
72 MB
2M X 64 (16 MB)
Empty
16 MB
2M X 64 (16 MB)
1M X 64 (8 MB)
24 MB
2M X 64 (16 MB)
2M X 64 (16 MB)
32 MB
2M X 64 (16 MB)
4M X 64 (32 MB)
48 MB
2M X 64 (16 MB)
8M X 64 (64 MB)
(Must use BPCS# 965174)
80 MB
4M X 64 (32 MB)
Empty
32 MB
4M X 64 (32 MB)
1M X 64 (8 MB)
40 MB
4M X 64 (32 MB)
2M X 64 (16 MB)
48 MB
4M X 64 (32 MB)
4M X 64 (32 MB)
64 MB
4M X 64 (32 MB)
8M X 64 (64 MB)
(Must use BPCS# 965174)
96 MB
8M X 64 (64 MB)
(Must use BPCS# 965174)
Empty
64 MB
8M X 64 (64 MB)
(Must use BPCS# 965174)
1M X 64 (8 MB)
72 MB
8M X 64 (64 MB)
(Must use BPCS# 965174)
2M X 64 (16 MB)
80 MB
8M X 64 (64 MB)
(Must use BPCS# 965174)
4M X 64 (32 MB)
96 MB
8M X 64 (64 MB)
(Must use BPCS# 965174)
8M X 64 (64 MB)
(Must use BPCS# 965174)
128 MB

Note
The only 64MB DIMM that is approved for the 810 is Packard Bell part number 965174. For purchasing information on this memory module, please visit the Online Store at the Packard Bell Support Center site.

Installing DIMMs

The following is the procedure for installing DIMM modules into a DIMM socket.

Figure 1

  1. Line up the DIMM module as illustrated in Figure 1, pin 1 is indicated by a small triangle on the motherboard. Insert the module straight into the socket. The DIMM module is keyed and can only be inserted one way.
  2. Insure that the DIMM module is secure in the socket and snap the locking tabs located on both ends of the socket firmly into place as illustrated in Figure 1.