DELL dimension dcta 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.

I

F

 

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 

• 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).

I

F

 

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).

C

LEAN

 

THE

 

MOUSE

—

For instructions on cleaning the mouse, see "Mouse" on page 123.

C

HECK

 

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.