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Memory Problems
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
I F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E —
•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 "Replacing or Adding a Memory Module" on page 90).
•Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
•Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136).
I F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S —
•Reseat the memory modules (see "Replacing or Adding a Memory Module" on page 90).
•Ensure you are following the memory installation guidelines.
•Ensure the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see the documentation that shipped with your computer.
•Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 136).
Mouse Problems
WARNING: Before working inside your computer, read the safety information that shipped with your computer. For additional safety best practices information, see the Regulatory Compliance Homepage at www.dell.com/regulatory_compliance.
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