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Memory problems, Lockups and software problems, Memory problems lockups and software problems – Dell Studio XPS M1340 (Mid 2010) User Manual

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Solving Problems

On AC adapter:

Solid white

computer is powered on and

battery is charged
Blinking white

computer is in a standby

state

Memory Problems

If you experience memory problems

Check if the memory module is compatible

with your computer. Your computer supports

DDR3 memory. For more information about

the type of memory supported by your

computer, see “Basic Specifications”

on page 50.
Run the Dell Diagnostics (see “Dell

Diagnostics” on page 36).
Reseat the memory modules (see the

Service Manual on the Dell Support website

at support.dell.com) to ensure that your

computer is successfully communicating

with the memory.

Lockups and Software Problems

If a program stops responding — End the

program:

Press simultaneously.

1.

Click the

2.

Applications tab.

Select the program that is no longer

3.

responding.
Click

4.

End Task.

If the computer stops responding

NOTICE: You might lose data if you are

unable to perform an operating system

shutdown.

Turn the computer off. If you are unable to get a

response by pressing a key on your keyboard or

moving your mouse, press and hold the power

button until the computer turns off and then turn

your computer on.