Dell 518, MT480, 519 manual Memory Problems

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I F T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G A M B E R — The computer is receiving electrical power, a device might be malfunctioning or incorrectly installed.

Remove and then reinstall the memory modules (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

Remove and then reinstall any cards (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

Remove and then reinstall the graphics card, if applicable (see the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

E LIMINATE INTERFERENCE — Some possible causes of interference are:

Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables.

Too many devices on a 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 instructions that shipped with your computer.

I F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE

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 the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com).

Reseat the memory modules (See the Service Manual on the Dell Support website at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.

Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 31).

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Contents Dell Inspiron Quick Reference Guide June MT480 Contents Reinstalling Your Operating System Macrovision Product Notice Contents About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519 Front ViewBack View Back Panel Connectors About Your Dell Inspiron 518/519 Setting Up Your Computer Installing Your Computer in an EnclosureSetting Up Your Computer Connecting to the Internet Setting Up Your Internet ConnectionSetting Up Your Computer Transferring Information to a New Computer Setting Up Your Computer Specifications Sata Sdram Player, or VCR Indicates that the network cable has been Connectors Inspiron 518/519 Video Integrated video Indicates power-on state Controls and Lights Vibration spectrum that simulates user Specifications Troubleshooting Troubleshooting ToolsBeep Codes Code Description Suggested Remedy Repetitive System Messages Page Dell Diagnostics When to Use the Dell DiagnosticsInsert the Drivers and Utilities media Test Memory Results Solving Problems Power ProblemsMemory Problems Lockups and Software Problems Computer does not start upProgram stops responding Other software problems Troubleshooting Reinstalling Your Operating System What Is a Driver?Drivers Reinstalling Drivers and Utilities Identifying DriversUsing the Drivers and Utilities media Restoring Your Operating System Using Microsoft Windows System Restore Using Dell Factory Image Restore Using the Operating System Media Reinstalling Your Operating System Finding Information Using and maintaining peripherals Getting Help Obtaining AssistanceTechnical Support and Customer Service DellConnect Online ServicesProblems With Your Order AutoTech ServiceAutomated Order-Status Service Getting Help Before You Call Page Contacting Dell Getting Help Appendix FCC Notice U.S. OnlyFCC Class B Macrovision Product Notice Index Index Wizard, 15 reinstalling, 49 System Restore Index
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