Troubleshooting Symptom/Cure Tables: System Problems After Startup - 36
Memory Error Dialog
If you see a error dialog message pertaining to memory after you have a successful
startup sequence (that is, a normal boot tone with no error beeps and proper video
display, etc.) then refer to the table below to troubleshoot the problem.
Possible Cause Possible Fix
Dialog message reads “The
built-in memory test has
detected a problem. Please
contact a service provider
for assistance.”
Run Mac TestPro to locate the bad SDRAM. Replace the
SDRAM with a known-good PC-100 SDRAM DIMM.