I have a Dell Studio XPS 435MT, i7 920. I really love my machine and figured that I would upgrade the RAM from 6GB to 24GB. Loaded the RAM fine, BIOS says 24GB, ran the BIOS diagnostics with no issues. CPUZ tells me 24GB Triple channel memory. However, WIN7 Home Premuim list 16GB. Do I need to do something with WIN7 to get it to see 24GB?
Answered my own question.... The wonderful folks in Redmond (Microsoft) restrict Win7 64 Home Premium to 16G of RAM. I guess I'll have to upgrade!
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Replacing Memory Module(s)
Dell Studio XPS™ 435MT Service Manual
1.
Follow the procedures in
Before You Begin
.
2.
Remove the computer cover (see
Replacing the Computer Cover
).
3.
Locate the memory modules on the system board (see
System Board Components
).
4.
Press out the securing clip at each end of the memory module connector.
5.
Grasp the module and pull it upwards.
If the module is difficult to remove, gently ease the module back and forth to remove it from the connector.
6.
Ensure that you install a single memory module in DIMM connector 1, the second closest connector to the processor, before you install modules in any
other connector.
7.
Align the notch on the bottom of the module with the tab on the memory module connector.
WARNING:
Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best
practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at
www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.1
securing clip
2
memory module connector
CAUTION:
Do not install ECC memory modules.
CAUTION:
If you remove your original memory modules from the computer during a memory upgrade, keep them separate from any new
modules that you may have, even if you purchased the new modules 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, 2, and 3.
or
Matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 1, 2, and 3 and another matched memory modules installed in DIMM connectors 4, 5, and
6.
NOTE:
If you install mixed pairs of PC3
-
10600 (DDR3 1333
-
MHz) and PC3
-
8500 (DDR3 1066
-
MHz) memory, the modules function at the speed of the
slowest module installed
The Studio XPS 435MT uses DDR3, 1066MHz PC3-8500/1333MHz PC3-10600, 1.5v, unbuffered, Max 4GB 32bit OS, 12GB 64bit OS
http://www.amazon.com/Memory-PC3-8500-1066MHz-Black-Diamond/dp/B00BF5PHDO AMAZON LINK TO MEMORY $58