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may be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.
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Ensure that the processor power cable is securely connected to the system
board power connector (see your Service Manual on the Dell Support
website at support.dell.com).
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Ensure that the main power cable and the front panel cable are securely
connected to the system board connector (see your Service Manual on the
Dell Support website at support.dell.com).
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L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E
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Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
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Too many devices connected to the same power strip
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Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet
Memory Problems
CAUTION:
the safety instructions provided 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 on the Dell
Support website at support.dell.com).
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Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual on the Dell
Support website 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 39).
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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 on the Dell
Support website 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 on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).
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Troubleshooting
Some possible causes of interference are:
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Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, read and follow
There is a power problem, a device
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