Gateway 7210 - Manual (Page 116)

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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 the BIOS Setup
utility Open the BIOS Setup utility and save the new
memory configuration.
The memory was
installed incorrectly Make sure that the memory is proper seated
and oriented.
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 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 If the server BIOS lets you select the processor
speed, make sure that you have selected the
proper speed.
The processor was not
seated correctly in the
socket Make sure that the processor is fully seated in
its socket.
The system only
detected one processor Enable the processor retest in the BIOS Setup
utility.
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