Memory Problems - Dell Vostro 410 Setup And Quick Reference Manual

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• Ensure that the display is connected and powered on.
• If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 33.
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a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal
operation.
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power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
• Remove and then reinstall all memory modules (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com).
• Remove and then reinstall any expansion cards, including graphics cards (see your
Service Manual at support.dell.com).
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be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
• Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system board
power connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com).
• Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely connected to
the system board connector (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com).
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• Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
• Too many devices connected to the same power strip
• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

Memory Problems

CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety information that shipped with your computer.
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• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if
that resolves the problem.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary,
install additional memory (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com).
• Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure
that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).
— The computer is in standby mode. Press
— The computer is receiving electrical
— There is a power problem, a device may
— Some possible causes of interference are:
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Troubleshooting
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