Dell T7400 manual Memory Problems, Solid blue screen appears, Other software problems

A solid blue screen appears

TU R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key on your keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least

8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.

Other software problems

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

•Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed on your computer.

•Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to run the software. See the software documentation for information.

•Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.

•Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.

•If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.

B A C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I A T E L Y

U S E A V I R U S - S C A N N I N G P R O G R A M T O C H E C K T H E H A R D D R I V E , F L O P P Y D I S K S , CD S , O R D V D S

S A V E A N D C L O S E A N Y O P E N F I L E S O R P R O G R A M S A N D S H U T D O W N Y O U R 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.

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 "Installing a Memory Module" in your User’s Guide).

•Reseat the memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User’s Guide) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.

•Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33).

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 "Removing the Front Panel" in your User’s Guide) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.

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