Memory/processor problems

Memory errors were detected during system start up.

Probable Cause

Solution

 

 

Memory was added or

Enter the BIOS Setup utility and save the new

removed, and the new

memory configuration.

configuration was not saved

 

in the BIOS Setup utility.

 

 

 

The memory was installed

Check the memory for proper seating and

incorrectly.

orientation. Reseat if necessary.

 

 

A memory chip is faulty.

Replace the card on which the faulty chip

 

resides. Third-party diagnostic programs can

 

help determine which chip or memory segment

 

is failing.

 

 

A new processor is not recognized by the system.

Probable Cause

Solution

 

 

The processor was installed

Check the installation. Make sure the

incorrectly.

processor is fully seated in its socket. Reseat

 

if necessary. The processor should be

 

recognized automatically if it was installed

 

correctly.

 

 

The processor speed was not

If your system BIOS lets you select the

set correctly in the BIOS

processor speed, make sure you have

Setup utility configuration

selected the correct speed.

mode.

 

 

 

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