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Compaq Deskpro 2000 Series of Personal Computers G-9
Memory Problems
This section identifies some quick checks for memory–related problems.
Table G-9
Memory Problems
Problem Possible Solution
Out of Memory error.
1. In Windows NT, run Performance Monitor. At the Start menu, highlight Programs and
select Administrator Tools. In Windows 95, run Resource Meter. At the Start menu,
highlight Programs, select Accessories, then select System Tools.
2. The computer has run out of memory to run the application. Check the application
documentation to determine the memory requirements.
Memory count during POST is wrong. The memory modules may not be installed correctly. Check that the memory modules have
been installed correctly, then run the Configuration utility.
Insufficient memory error during
operation.
1. Too many Terminate and Stay Resident programs (TSRs) are installed. Delete any
unnecessary TSRs.
2. The computer has run out of memory for the application. Check the memory
requirements for the application or add more memory to the computer.
SCSI Problems
Some common causes and solutions for SCSI device problems are listed in the following table.
Table G-10
SCSI Problems
Problem Cause Solution
System with IDE/EIDE and SCSI
drives will not boot from SCSI
hard drive.
The IDE/EIDE drive is not disabled
through the Configuration Utility.
Run the Configuration Utility and disable the primary
IDE/EIDE drive.
System will not boot from a SCSI
drive.
The SCSI drive is not configured
correctly.
Ensure that drive cabling and jumpers are set correctly. To
boot a SCSI drive, the drive ID number must be set to 0.