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How
To Troubleshoot RAM Memory
Author:
Otis F. Cooper
When
you have memory problems, you know you are limited in your troubleshooting
and hopefully you will be able to resolve the problem quickly.
Its a great idea to first verify the problem exist.
Shutdown
and reboot your computer to see if the problem re-appears. Sometimes
rebooting the PC will correct the problem and you'll be on your
way.
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 later
in troubleshooting.
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 the memory 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 same failure.
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 this
error.
MEMORY
TESTING SOFTWARE UTILITIES
Memory
problems are sometimes caused by other components in the system
unit. Dirty and corroded slots can produce memory bank problems.
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 download their program.
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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About
the author:
Otis F. Cooper is solely dedicated to boosting the knowledge and
confidence of every computer user that is serious about knowing
computers. Use his informative articles and videos to understand
every aspect about the PC. Read more about his formula for pc
training at http://www. ultimatepcrepair. com
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