Dell E521 Owner's Manual - Page 41

Memory Problems, Mouse Problems, CAUTION - 4 memory modules

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Memory 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 "Installing Memory" on page 68). • Reseat the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on page 68) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52). IF YOU EXPERIENCE OTHER MEMORY PROBLEMS - • Reseat the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on page 68) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory. • Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Installing Memory" on page 68). • Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by your computer, see "Memory" on page 107. • Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52). Mouse Problems CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions in the Product Information Guide. C L E A N T H E M O U S E - See "Mouse" on page 120 for instructions on cleaning the mouse. 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. Solving Problems 41

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Solving Problems
41
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
memory (see "Installing Memory" on page 68).
Reseat the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on page 68) to ensure that your computer is
successfully communicating with the memory.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52).
I
F
YOU
EXPERIENCE
OTHER
MEMORY
PROBLEMS
Reseat the memory modules (see "Installing Memory" on page 68) to ensure that your computer is
successfully communicating with the memory.
Ensure that you are following the memory installation guidelines (see "Installing Memory" on page 68).
Your computer supports DDR2 memory. For more information about the type of memory supported by
your computer, see "Memory" on page 107.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 52).
C
LEAN
THE
MOUSE
See "Mouse" on page 120 for instructions on cleaning the mouse.
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.