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C O M P U T E R T H R O U G H T H E S T A R T M E N U
Memory Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
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 the Service Manual for your system on support.dell.com).
•Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see the Service Manual for your system on support.dell.com).
•Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 103).
IF 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 to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory (see the Service Manual for your system on support.dell.com).
•Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see the Service Manual for your system on support.dell.com).
•Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 152.
•Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 103).
Network Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide.
C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K C A B L E C O N N E C T O R — Ensure that the network cable is firmly inserted into the network connector on the back of the computer and the network jack.
C H E C K T H E N E T W O R K L I G H T S O N T H E B A C K O F T H E C O M P U T E R — If the link integrity light is off, no network communication is occurring. Replace the network cable.
Troubleshooting