Compaq AP200 Solving Memory Problems, 18Troubleshooting, System wont boot Memory module is not

6-18Troubleshooting

Solving Memory Problems

If you encounter memory problems, some common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.

Table 6-8

Solving Memory Problems

Problem	Cause		Solution
System won't boot	Memory module is not	Replace the memorymodule with an
or does not function	the correct type or	industry-standard, ECC,
properly after	speed grade for the	unregistered, 168-pin synchronous
installing additional	system.	dynamic random access memory
memory modules.		(SDRAM) DIMM that meets the
		following criteria:
		■	System Bus
		■	100 MHz

Rated for 100 MHz or faster operation

Has an access time (CLK to Q) of 6nS or less

Supports CAS latency 2 or 3 operation

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