Gateway E1400 Personal Computer User Manual


 
94 Troubleshooting
Memory/processor problems
Memory errors were detected during system start up.
A new processor is not recognized by the system.
Probable Cause Solution
Memory was added or
removed, and the new
configuration was not saved
in BIOS Setup utility.
Enter the BIOS Setup utility and save the new
memory configuration.
The memory was installed
incorrectly.
Check the memory for proper seating and
orientation.
A memory chip is faulty. Replace the card on which the faulty chip
resides. Third-party diagnostic programs can
help determine whichchip ormemory segment
is failing.
Probable Cause Solution
The processor was installed
incorrectly.
Check the installation. The processor should
be recognized automatically if it was installed
correctly.
The processor speed was not
set correctly in the BIOS
Setup utility configuration
mode.
If your system BIOS lets you select the
processor speed, make sure you have
selected the correct speed.
The processor was not
seated correctly in the
socket.
Make sure the processor is fully seated in its
socket.
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