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Memory and processor problems The system detected memory errors during start up. Probable cause Memory was added or removed, and the new configuration was not saved in BIOS Setup utility The memory was installed incorrectly A memory chip is faulty Solution Open the BIOS Setup utility and save the new memory configuration. Make sure the memory is seated and oriented correctly. Replace the card with the faulty chip. Third-party diagnostic programs can help determine which chip or memory segment is failing. The system does not recognize a new or second processor. Probable cause Solution The processor was installed incorrectly or was not seated correctly in the socket Check the installation and make sure the processor is fully seated in the socket. The processor should be recognized automatically if it was installed correctly. Memory and processor problems 111

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Memory and processor problems
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Memory and processor problems
The system detected memory errors during start up.
The system does not recognize a new or second processor.
Probable cause
Solution
Memory was added or
removed, and the new
configuration was not saved
in BIOS Setup utility
Open the BIOS Setup utility and save the new
memory configuration.
The memory was installed
incorrectly
Make sure the memory is seated and oriented
correctly.
A memory chip is faulty
Replace the card with the faulty chip.
Third-party diagnostic programs can help
determine which chip or memory segment is
failing.
Probable cause
Solution
The processor was installed
incorrectly or was not seated
correctly in the socket
Check the installation and make sure the
processor is fully seated in the socket. The
processor should be recognized automatically
if it was installed correctly.