Dell A180, A100 specifications Memory Problems, Ensure that the display is connected and powered on

Troubleshooting

•Ensure that the main power cable and front panel cable are securely connected to the system board (see your Service Manual at support.dell.com).

IF T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L U E A N D T H E C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G —

•Ensure that the display is connected and powered on.

•If the display is connected and powered on, see "Beep Codes" on page 31.

IF T H E P O W E R L I G H T I S B L I N K I N G B L U E (VO S T R O A100 O N L Y ) — The computer is in standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move the mouse, or press the power button to resume normal operation.

E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E — Some possible causes of interference are:

•Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables

•Too many devices connected to the same power strip

•Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

Memory Problems

CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety information that shipped with your computer.

IF 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 your Service Manual at support.dell.com).

•Reseat the memory modules (see your

Service Manual at support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.

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