Dell XPS/Dimension XPS Gen 4 - Manual (Page 44)

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Solving Problems
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Memory Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
Mouse Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions
located in the Product Information Guide.
U SE A VIRUS - SCANNING PROGRAM TO CHECK THE HARD DRIVE , FLOPPY DISKS , OR C D S
S AVE AND CLOSE ANY OPEN FILES OR PROGRAMS AND SHUT DOWN YOUR COMPUTER THROUGH THE
S TART MENU
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 page 115).
• Reseat the memory modules (see page 76) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56).
I F YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS —
• Reseat the memory modules (see page 76) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
• Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 77).
• Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by
your computer, see "Memory" on page 115.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56).
C HECK 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 (see page 67), reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram for
your computer, and then restart the computer.