Dell Precision M4400 (Mid 2008) - Manual (Page 46)

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Troubleshooting
Memory Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
safety information that shipped with your computer.
I F YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY MESSAGE —
• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using
to see if that resolves the problem.
• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If
necessary, install additional memory (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com).
• Reseat the memory modules (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com) to ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).
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 "Memory" on page 24.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 42).
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