Memory problems, Mouse problems – Dell OptiPlex GX620 User Manual

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Memory Problems

Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist as you complete these checks.

 

 

Mouse Problems

 

 

Back up your files immediately

 

Use a virus-scanning program to check the hard drive, floppy disks, or CDs

 

Save and close any open files or programs and shut down your computer through the Start menu

 

Run the Dell Diagnostics

  

 

If all tests run successfully, the error condition is related to a software problem.

NOTE:

Your computer might emit a series of beeps (beep code) during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps

identifies a problem. See "

Beep Codes

" for more information.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

 

If you receive an insufficient memory message  —

 

l

 

Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.

l

 

See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary,

install additional memory

.

l

 

Reseat the memory modules

to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.

l

 

Run the

Dell Diagnostics

.

 

If you experience other memory problems  —

 

l

 

Reseat the memory modules

to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.

l

 

Ensure that you are following the

memory installation guidelines

.

l

 

Run the

Dell Diagnostics

.

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions located in the Product Information Guide.

 

Check the mouse cable  —

 

1.

 

Check the cable connector for bent or broken pins and for damaged or frayed cables. Straighten bent pins.

2.

 

Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.

3.

 

Shut down the computer, reconnect the mouse cable as shown in the Quick Reference Guide for your computer, and then restart the

computer.

 

Restart the computer  —

 

1.

 

Simultaneously press <Ctrl><Esc> to display the Start menu.

2.

 

Type u, press the keyboard arrow keys to highlight Shut down or Turn Off, and then press <Enter>.

3.

 

After the computer turns off, reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the in the Quick Reference Guide for your computer.

4.

 

Start the computer.

 

Test the mouse  —

 

Connect a properly working mouse to the computer, and try using the mouse. If the new mouse works, the original

mouse is faulty.

 

Check the mouse settings  —

 

1.

 

Click the Start button, click Control Panel, and then click Printers and Other Hardware.

2.

 

Click Mouse.

3.

 

Try adjusting the settings.

If you are using a PS/2 mouse

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