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Memory and processor problems, Peripheral/adapter problems – Gateway 7450R User Manual

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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

Peripheral/Adapter problems

The system does not recognize a SCSI device

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 properly 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. Make sure that the processor
is fully seated in its socket. The processor should be
recognized automatically if it was installed correctly.

Probable cause

Solution

The device needs to be
added as new hardware

From the Control Panel window (Start | Settings | Control
Panel
), double-click Add New Hardware. Follow the
on-screen instructions for adding the device.

The SCSI ID may be
invalid

Assign an available SCSI ID to the device.

The SCSI chain is not
terminated

Make sure the last device on the SCSI chain is terminated.

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