Memory Problems
CAUTION:
safety information that shipped with your computer.
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F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E
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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.
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See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If
necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com).
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Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.
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Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).
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F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S
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Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.
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Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your
Service Manual at support.dell.com).
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Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For
more information about the type of memory supported by your computer,
see "Memory" on page 24.
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Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).
Lockups and Software Problems
CAUTION:
safety information that shipped with your computer.
The computer does not start up
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N S U R E T H A T T H E P O W E R C A B L E I S F I R M L Y C O N N E C T E D T O T H E C O M P U T E R A N D T O
T H E E L E C T R I C A L O U T L E T
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Troubleshooting
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
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