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Dell Dimension XPS Txxx and Txxxr Systems Reference and Troubleshooting Guide
8.
Turn on the computer system.
If the system does not start, see Chapter 7 , "Getting Help," for instructions on
obtaining technical assistance.
9.
When the boot screen appears, select Start Computer with CD-ROM Support.
10. At the a:\ prompt, type x: (where x is the drive letter for the CD-ROM or
DVD-ROM drive, which is displayed on the line above the a:\ prompt.) Press
<Enter>.
11. Type diags32 and press <Enter>.
The DIAGNOSTICS MENU appears.
12. Run the RAM test group in the Dell Diagnostics to test all installed DIMMs.
For instructions, refer to "Running the Dell Diagnostics" in Chapter 4.
To remove a DIMM, perform the following steps:
1.
Remove the computer cover and support beam according to the instructions in
"Removing and Replacing the Computer Cover and Support Beam" found earlier
in this chapter.
2.
Press outward on the plastic securing clips at each end of the DIMM socket until
the DIMM disengages from the socket.
3.
Replace the computer cover and support beam, and reconnect your computer
and devices to their electrical outlets.
4.
Reboot the computer system, and press <Del> when prompted to enter the sys-
tem setup program. Verify that the amount displayed for System Memory on the
Main screen is correct.
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