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[VileLabyrinth]

Hey guys,
I have a Dell Dimension 1100 (kinda crappy)
Motherboard model #: 0WF887
Is it necessary to upgrade to the latest version of Bios before upgrading memory?
How do I find out if I have the latest version?
How do I upgrade to the latest version of Bios?
Anything else needed to upgrade memory would also be appreciated!
Any help would be appreciated because I am completely at a loss here. ???

Thanks!

[H-kon]

Hi VileLabyrinth   Welcome to H-kon.net

You do not need to upgrade the BIOS if you are going to install additional memory. As far as i can tell, there is one bios update available for your computer that adds some more cpu's to the supported list.

You should see what version you have if you press the "tab" button on your keyboard when you see the dell logo when starting your computer, in your case is should list "A00". The most recent version is A01.

Any idea how much memory you have now?  Dell says your computer supports up to 1GB of memory in two times 512MB modules.  You can find out by right-clicking on My Computer and selecting "Properties".

Here is the BIOS information for your computer:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/download.aspx?c=us&cs=28&l=en&s=dfb&releaseid=R115123&SystemID=DIM_CEL_1100&servicetag=&os=WW1&osl=en&deviceid=308&devlib=0&typecnt=0&vercnt=2&catid=-1&impid=-1&formatcnt=1&libid=1&fileid=151804#2Win

Run the BIOS update utility from Windows environment


   1. Double click the Icon on your desktop labeled DE051A01.EXE.
      The Dell BIOS Flash window appears


   2. Click the Continue button.
      The message Pressing OK will close all applications, shut down Windows, Flash the BIOS, then reboot. appears.


   3. Click the OK button.
      The system will restart and the BIOS Flash will be completed.

[VileLabyrinth]

First off, thanks for the welcome!

I currently has 512mb of memory. (2x256MB)
Current Bios version is A01.
I have read many places that the max memory is 2GB.
I was going to upgrade to 1GB regardless and keep the other 256MB in there, but if it's max is only 1GB, is it alright to leave one empty?

Thanks for the help! 

[H-kon]

I checked the manuals on both Dimension 1100's and both state they support 2GB of DDR memory. 1GB in each slot. 


From here:  http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim1100/1100_B110/

You BIOS seems to be up to date, so you won't gain anything there.

I took the liberty of finding some memory for you.  $39 + shipping will do the trick,- here:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010170147%201052107965%201052308477&name=2GB%20(2%20x%201GB)

I wish i could shop there, but they don't ship to Europe :-/

[VileLabyrinth]

yeah, man..that's a really great site! low prices..good products.
I didn't know they didnt ship to Europe..that's garbage.

Thanks a lot for the help, really is appreciated!

[H-kon]

Glad to help Let us know how it went