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12. Confirm that the system configuration information reflects the newly installed
memory by checking the
System Memory
value and the
Extended Memory
value on the
Main
menu of the system setup program.
To enter the system setup program, press <F2> while the computer is booting.
The
Main
menu appears. If the
System Memory
value plus the
Extended
Memory
value does not equal the approximate total of the installed memory, the
modules may not be installed properly. Repeat steps 1 through 12 until the mem-
ory total is correct.
NOTES: The memory total shown in the system setup program may be approxi-
mately 384 KB less than the total amount of installed memory.
If the memory module is not installed properly, the computer will not boot. No
error message indicates this failure.
13. Run the
System Memory
test in the Dell Diagnostics to confirm that the
installed memory modules operate correctly.
For instructions, see “Running the Dell Diagnostics” in Chapter 2.
14. If you add additional memory to your computer, you must delete and recreate the
hibernate (save-to-disk suspend) file on your hard-disk drive to accommodate the
new memory.
For instructions, see “Recreating the Hibernate (Save-to-Disk Suspend) File” in
Chapter 3.
Connecting Other External Devices
For instructions, see “Connecting External Devices” in the system Help. To open the
Help, click the
Start
button, point to
Programs—>
Dell Accessories
, and click
System Help.
Using a Port Replicator
If you purchased a port replicator from Dell, see the Port Replicator User’s Guide for
operating instructions.
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