Solving Memory Problems
If you encounter memory problems, some common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.
CAUTION: Power may still be supplied to the DIMMs when the computer is turned off (depending on the Management Engine (ME) settings). To avoid damage to the DIMMs or the system board, you must unplug the computer power cord before attempting to reseat, install, or remove a DIMM module.
For those systems that support ECC memory, HP does not support mixing ECC and
NOTE: The memory count will be affected by configurations with the Management Engine (ME) enabled. The ME uses 8MB of system memory in single channel mode or 16 MB of memory in
Table 2-13 Solving Memory Problems
System will not boot or does not function properly after installing additional memory modules.
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A memory module is not installed in the XMM1 socket.
Ensure that a memory module is installed in the black XMM1 socket on the system board. This socket must be populated with a memory module.
Memory module is not the correct type or speed grade for the system or the new memory module is not seated properly.
Replace module with the correct
Out of memory error.
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Memory configuration may not be set up correctly. | Use the Device Manager to check memory configuration. |
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You have run out of memory to run the application. | Check the application documentation to determine the memory |
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Memory count during POST is wrong. |
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The memory modules may not be installed correctly. | Check that the memory modules have been installed correctly |
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Integrated graphics may use system memory. | No action required. |
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