256mb memory stick duo on s710a

The max for your system is 512MB. You have two memory slots and one has a 128MB chip so if you want 512MB, you need two 256MB chips and throw away the 128MB.
At Newegg, a 256MB chip is $42+ shipping of $1. I'd consider getting a new computer instead.
I don't think memory upgrade will tax your system cooling.

I think the Smallest and slowest Ram stick needs to be in slot 0

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Standard Size 32MB / 64MB / 128MB / 128MBX2 *1 256MB / 512MB / 1GB 256MB / 512MB / 1GB / 2GB Duo Size 32MB / 64MB / 128MB 256MB / 512MB 256MB / 512MB / 1GB / 2GB 4GB 8GB*9 1GB / 2GB 4GB 8GB*9 16GB*9 Models Cyber-shot® F Series Cameras DSC-F505 O*4 X X X X X X X X DSC-F505V O*4 X X X X X X X X DSC-F55E O*4 X X X X X X X X DSC-F55K O*4 X X X X X X X X DSC-F55V O*4 X X X X X X X X DSC-F707 O*4 X X X X X X X X DSC-F717 O*4 O*4 O*4 X X O*4 X X X DSC-F77 O*4 O*4 O*4 X X O*4 X X X DSC-F828 O*4 O*4 O*4 O*4 X O*4 O*4 X X DSC-F88 O*4 O*4 O*4 O*4 X O*4 O*4 X X DSC-FX77 O*4 O*4 O*4 X X O*4 X X X X = No compatibility
O = Only data that does not require copyright protection (MagicGate™copyright protection technology) can be recorded/played back.
C = Data that requires copyright protection (MagicGate™ copyright protection technology) can be recorded/played back.
— = Not guaranteed

Your dell dimension takes DDR ram. These are the specs:

Supported pin types: 184 pin DIMM (regular desktop DDR ram)
Supported memory types: DDR PC2700 or DDR PC3200
Supported speeds: 333mhz or 400mhz
Supported stick sizes: 128mb, 256mb, 512mb or 1gb.
MAXIMUM MEMORY ALLOWED: 2gb (2 x 1gb sticks)


If you buy two of these you will max out for ram and give you the best performance::

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Hi there,
            This is a common problem and its quite easy to resolve.

I had a very similar problem with a friends nokia 5200 memory stick , it refused access to the card , i got the message disk is write protected I couldnt even access it from a PC card reader or format it .
             Somehow he had accidentally set a security code for the memory stick and the mobile then forgot he had done it , I tried the usual code of 1,2,3,4 and this didnt work.
                                                                         When I tried the number 1 on its own , suddenly I could access the memory stick again and format it and didnt get the message (disk is write protected)...Reset your P800 security codes with the master reset function in the main settings menu.This will remove any codes that restrict access to the memory stick...
                                                          

did you already formated your memort stick? try to remove your memory card from your camcorder and insert it again. look for the settings on your camcorder. it might cause the problem. hope that helps!


CHARCOIS

the hardware built into the phone can only handle up to 128mb giving you a total of 256mb including phone memory. i found this out the hard way too.

The max i've seen verifiably used was 128MB. I have heard reports of 256MB used but could not verify. I currently use 128MB without issue.

Hi,

Even if the new memory is 256mb, the motherboard will not read it as such but a max of only 128mb. Alternately, what you need is to get is another 128mb SRAM rated at 100/133 MHz. Sorry to say but yours is a common problem when newer memory are fitted to a relatively not so recent machine.

Good luck and kind regards.

The s710 only accepts Memory Stick Duo. It is not compatible with the Pro version.