Memory Problems - Dell Vostro PP36 Setup Manual

E L I M I N A T E I N T E R F E R E N C E
• Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables
• Too many devices connected to the same power strip
• Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet

Memory Problems

CAUTION:
safety information that shipped with your computer.
I F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E
• 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 38).
I F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S
• 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 20.
• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 38).
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Troubleshooting
— Some possible causes of interference are:
Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the
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