Solving Memory Problems; Solving Scsi Problems - Compaq Deskpro Workstation AP240 Reference Manual

Solving Memory
Problems
Problem
System won't boot or
does not function
properly after installing
additional memory
modules
Out of Memory error
Memory count during
POST is wrong
Insufficient memory
error during operation
Solving SCSI
Problems
Problem
System with IDE and
SCSI drives will not boot
from SCSI hard drive
System without an IDE
drive will not boot from a
SCSI drive
8-14 Troubleshooting
If you encounter memory problems, some common causes and
solutions are listed in the following table:
Cause
Memory module is not the
correct type or speed grade for
the system or the new memory
module is not seated properly.
Memory configuration may not
be set up correctly.
You have run out of memory to
run the application.
The memory modules may not
be installed correctly.
Too many Terminate and Stay
Resident programs (TSRs) are
installed.
You have run out of memory
for your application.
If you encounter SCSI device problems, refer to the common
causes and solutions listed in the following table:
Cause
The IDE drive is not disabled
through the Computer Setup
utility.
The SCSI drive is not
configured correctly.
Solution
Replace module with the correct industry-
standard device for your workstation.
Use the Device Manager to check memory
configuration.
Check the application documentation to
determine the memory requirements.
Check that the memory modules have been
installed correctly and that proper modules are
used.
Delete any TSRs that you do not need.
Check the memory requirements for the
application or add more memory to the
workstation.
Solution
Under the Computer Setup Advanced
menu, disable the primary IDE
controller.
Ensure that drive cabling and jumpers
are set correctly. To boot a SCSI drive,
the drive ID number must be set to 0.