Lockups and software problems – Dell Precision M2400 (Mid 2008) User Manual

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Troubleshooting

I

F

YOU

EXPERIENCE

OTHER

MEMORY

PROBLEMS

Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.

Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see your
Service Manual at support.dell.com).

Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer. For
more information about the type of memory supported by your computer,
see "Specifications" on page 21.

Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 40).

Lockups and Software Problems

CAUTION:

Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the

safety information that shipped with your computer.

The computer does not start up

E

NSURE

THAT

THE

POWER

CABLE

IS

FIRMLY

CONNECTED

TO

THE

COMPUTER

AND

TO

THE

ELECTRICAL

OUTLET

The computer stops responding

NOTICE:

You may lose data if you are unable to perform an operating system

shutdown.

T

URN

THE

COMPUTER

OFF

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.

A program stops responding

E

ND

THE

PROGRAM

1 Press <Ctrl><Shift><Esc> simultaneously to access the Task Manager,

and click the Applications tab.

2 Click to select the program that is no longer responding, and click End

Task.

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