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4
Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting.
See "Memory Settings Screen" on page65. Make any changes to the
memory settings, if needed.
If the memory settings match the installed memory but a problem is still
indicated, go to step14.
5
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
6
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 90.
7
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page92.
8
Check the memory banks and ensure that they are populated correctly. See
"General Memory Module Installation Guidelines" on page 106.
9
Reseat the memory modules in their sockets. See "Installing Memory
Modules" on page 110.
10
Replace the cooling shroud. See "Installing the Cooling Shroud" on
page93.
11
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page91.
12
Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat and stable surface,
reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
13
Enter the System Setup program and check the system memory setting.
See "Memory Settings Screen" on page65.
If the problem is not resolved, proceed with the next step.
14
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the power source.
15
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 90.
16
Remove the cooling shroud. See "Removing the Cooling Shroud" on
page92.
17
If a diagnostic test or error message indicates a specific memory module as
faulty, swap or replace the module.
18
To troubleshoot an unspecified faulty memory module, replace the
memory module in the first DIMM socket with a module of the same type
and capacity. See "Installing Memory Modules" on page110.
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