Memory count during POST is wrong.

Cause

Solution

 

 

The memory modules may not be installed correctly.

Check that the memory modules have been installed correctly

 

and that proper modules are used.

 

 

Integrated graphics may use system memory.

No action required.

 

 

Insufficient memory error during operation.

 

 

 

Cause

Solution

 

 

Too many Terminate and Stay Resident programs (TSRs) are

Delete any TSRs that you do not need.

installed.

 

 

 

You have run out of memory for the application.

Check the memory requirements for the application or add

 

more memory to the computer.

 

 

Power LED flashes Red five times, once every second, followed by a two second pause, and the computer beeps five times. (Beeps stop after fifth iteration but LEDs continue flashing.)

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Memory is installed incorrectly or is bad.

1.

Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system.

 

2.

Replace DIMMs one at a time to isolate the faulty

 

 

module.

 

3.

Replace third-party memory with HP memory.

 

4.

Replace the system board.

 

 

 

Solving Processor Problems

If you encounter processor problems, common causes and solutions are listed in the following table.

Table 8-13Solving Processor Problems

Poor performance is experienced.

Cause

Solution

 

 

 

Processor is hot.

1.

Make sure the airflow to the computer is not blocked.

 

2.

Make sure the fans are connected and working properly

 

 

(some fans only operate when needed).

 

3.

Make sure the processor heat sink is installed properly.

 

 

 

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