Compaq AP500 manual Solutions for Memory Problems, Solutions for Scsi Problems

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Memory Problems

This section identifies some quick checks for memory-related problems.

Problem

Out of Memory error

Memory count during POST is wrong

Out of memory error during operation

Table 4-9

Solutions for Memory Problems

Possible Solution

1.Run Computer Setup or Windows NT utilities.

2.The workstation has insufficient memory to run the application. Check the application documentation to determine the memory requirements.

The DIMMs may not be installed correctly. Verify that the DIMMs have been installed correctly in the DIMM sockets, then run the Setup utility.

The system has insufficient memory for the application. Check the memory requirements for the application or install additional memory.

SCSI Problems

Some common causes and solutions for SCSI device problems are listed in the following table.

Problem

System will not boot from a

SCSI drive.

Table 4-10

Solutions for SCSI Problems

Possible Solution

Be sure that drive cabling and jumpers are set correctly. To boot to a SCSI drive, the drive with the lowest SCSI number will be the boot drive. No two drives can have the same SCSI number. See Figures 6-3, 6-4, and 6-5 for instructions on selecting SCSI ID.

Compaq Professional Workstation AP500 Maintenance and Service Guide