Dell XPS 400 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Solving Problems 45
Memory Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
Mouse Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the
Product Information Guide.
IF 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 74).
Reseat the memory modules (see page 74) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56).
IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS
Reseat the memory modules (see page 74) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating
with the memory.
Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see page 74).
Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by
your computer, see "Memory" on page 109.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see page 56).
CLEAN THE MOUSE For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see "Mouse" on page 123.
CHECK THE MOUSE CABLE
1
Remove mouse extension cables, if used, and connect the mouse directly to the computer.
2
Reconnect the mouse cable as shown on the setup diagram
for your computer.