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How ToTroubleshoot RAM Memory
Stupdown and reboot your computer
to see if the problem re-appears.Sometimes rebooting the PC will correct
the problem Memory problems are normally
caused by defective memory chips,installing the chips wrong,and the memory
being configured improperly.So often,the suspected memory problem may
be due to software, especially if new software was recently installed. Many seemingly
memory problems are sometimes problems coming from other components.If
you see error messages on the monitor as the system boots up,be sure to
write the message down for reference Memory problems can come from
brand new computers.When this is the case,you'll need to troubleshoot
the computer as a whole.In this case,contacting your PC's support will
be your first line of defense. If
The Computer Fails To Boot,If you installed new ram memory,
check to be sure thememory modules are completely installed.It may be
that they are not fully seated in their banks. Check the same even if your
computer is brand new. Installation at the factory often lead to computer
failure by emplyees making mistakes when computer assembly is done. If
Computer boots but the screen is blank,this is another
syntom of loose memory chips.Another cause may be you are installing the
wrong type of memory.
This problem can also be caused
by video display problems.If the monitor brightness and contrast are turned
down,the blank screen will be the result.And a loose or uninstalled video
card will produce the If
Computer Produce Error Codes,write the code or codes down
and look up the codes in your user manual or support web site.If you install
mismatched memory chips,certain error codes will appear. If
PC boots but all memory not recognized,check to see if
you installed the right type of memory.Again, even if the computer is
new,verify this by contacting your PC support by phone,or email. THAT
"General-Protection Faults" Error is caused when
two or more software programs are trying to use the same memory address.In
most cases,simply rebooting the computer will correct MEMORY
TESTING SOFTWARE UTILITIES Memory problems are sometimes
caused by other components in There are some good ram memory
testing software that you can download when you suspect your system is
having memory problems.MemMXTest is a utility to test memory at http://panic.et.tudelft.nl/~costar/memmxtest
where you can Gold Memory is a neat stand
alone memory testing shareware at http://www.goldmemory.cz/index.php
and you can use it free for the first 30 days.After that you will need
to register the software for just $24.00. Brain Check at www.brain.com/braincheck_sst_1pg.htm
is an online memory test site where,after you sign up for an account,you
can scan your computer's memory in the hopes of detecting early ram memory
problems. Open your computer's system
unit and loacte the ram memory.Do you know what type it is.Do you have
the user manual readily available should you need to quickly identify
your memory chips. Be well prepared ahead of time to know where your memory is located in the computer,what type they are and the indications that your memory is going bad.Take the time to understand your computer's memory now.
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Otis F. Cooper
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