Memory/Processor Problems - Gateway E-5400 System Manual

Memory/Processor problems

Memory errors were detected during system start up
Probable Cause
Memory was added or
removed, and the new
configuration was not
saved in BIOS Setup
utility.
The memory was
installed incorrectly.
A memory chip is faulty.
A new processor is not recognized by the system
Probable Cause
The processor was
installed incorrectly.
The processor speed
was not set correctly in
the BIOS Setup utility
configuration mode.
The processor was not
seated correctly in the
socket.
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Troubleshooting
Solution
Enter the BIOS Setup utility and save the new
memory configuration.
Check the memory for proper seating and
orientation.
Replace the card on which the faulty chip
resides. Third-party diagnostic programs can
help determine which chip or memory
segment is failing.
Solution
Check the installation. The processor should
be recognized automatically if it was installed
correctly.
If your system BIOS lets you to select the
processor speed, make sure that you have
selected the speed properly.
Make sure that the processor is fully seated
in its socket.