Dell Inspiron 3200 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide - Update
Summary
The Dell Inspiron 3000 Series Documentation Update provides enhanced hardware feature information for Inspiron 3000 series portable computers. It covers microprocessor options (Intel Pentium and Pentium II with MMX technology), memory configurations (up to 144MB SDRAM), 512KB L2 cache, and 12.1-inch SVGA active-matrix color display options. The document details technical specifications for various models including the 3200 D233ST and M200ST/M233ST. Target users are Dell Inspiron 3000 series laptop owners and technical support personnel.
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® Inspiron™ 3000 Series Dell Documentation Update
This document updates information contained in the Hardware Features Dell Inspiron 3000 Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. Dell Inspiron 3000 series computers now offer the fol-
lowing enhanced features: 32 kilobytes (KB) of internal cache memory.
Microprocessor Options A minimum of 32 megabytes (MB) of synchronous
dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM).
The Dell Inspiron 3000 series portable computer is avail-
The 32 MB consists of 16 MB of nonremovable
able with a 200-, 233-, or 266-megahertz (MHz) Intel®
memory on the system board and a 16-MB
Pentium® microprocessor or a 233- or 266-MHz Intel
3.3-volt (V) memory module in one of the two
Pentium II microprocessor.
memory module sockets on the system board.
All microprocessors used in the Inspiron 3000 series
Memory on any Inspiron 3000 series computer can
incorporate MMX™ technology. Current applications not
be increased up to 144 MB by installing a combina-
designed specifically for MMX technology should gain a
tion of 16-, 32-, or 64-MB, 3.3-V memory modules
slight improvement in performance when run on a system
in the two memory module sockets on the system
with a Pentium microprocessor with MMX technology.
board.
Software written specifically to take advantage of MMX technology (labeled “Designed for Intel MMX”) shows 512 KB of static RAM (SRAM) level 2 (L2) cache even greater improvement in performance, depending on memory. the type of application. In addition, a Pentium micropro-
Cache memory enhances the speed of many micro-
cessor with MMX technology provides twice the amount
processor operations by storing the most recently
of internal cache memory available with the standard
accessed contents of system memory.
Pentium microprocessor.
A 12.1-inch super video graphics array (SVGA) active-matrix color display on the Inspiron 3200 D233ST and on the Inspiron 3000 M200ST and M233ST; a 13.3-inch extended graphics array (XGA) active-matrix color display on the Inspiron 3000 M233XT and M266XT and on the Inspiron 3200 D233XT and D266XT.
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Manual Details
| Brand | Dell |
|---|---|
| Pages | 6 |
| File Size | 49.35 KB |
| Published | June 29, 2026 |
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Frequently Asked Questions
What technology enhances the performance of applications using a Pentium microprocessor?
The Pentium microprocessor incorporates MMX technology, which significantly improves performance by storing recently accessed data.
What is the minimum amount of SDRAM included in the Inspiron 3000 series?
It must have a minimum of 32 megabytes (MB) of synchronous dynamic random-access memory (SDRAM).
What are the dimensions for the M233XT and M266XT models?
The depth is 234 mm (9.21 inches), and the weight is 3.1 kg (6.8 lb).
Which display size is used on the Inspiron 3000 M233ST and M200ST?
They come with a 12.1-inch Super Video Graphics Array (SVGA) active-matrix color display.