Troubleshooting Without Diagnostics
Memory
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System won't boot or does not function | Memory module is not the correct type or speed grade for | |
properly after installing additional | the system. Replace module with the correct | |
memory modules. | ||
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Out of Memory error. | 1. | Memory configuration may not be set up correctly; |
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| check memory configuration using Device Manager. |
| 1. | The computer has run out of memory for the application. |
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| Check the application documentation to determine the |
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| memory requirements. |
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Memory count during POST is wrong. | Memory modules may not have been installed correctly or | |
| incorrect modules may have been used. | |
| ✎ | On system boards having integrated Intel video that use |
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| 1 MB of memory for video it is normal for POST to have |
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| the memory count 1 MB short. |
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Insufficient memory error during | 1. | Too many Terminate and Stay Resident programs (TSRs) |
operation. |
| are installed. Delete any unnecessary TSRs. |
| 2. | There is not enough memory for the application. Check |
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| the memory requirements for the application or add |
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| more memory. |
Unit is on but there is no video and the power LED is blinking red.
Memory is not installed correctly and system is not booting. Reinstall memory modules.
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