Ciara-tech Discovery - 8.13: Solving Memory Problems; 8.14: Solving Processor Problems

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8.13: Solving Memory Problems
Solving Memory Problems
Problem Cause Solution
System will not boot or does not
function properly after installing
additional memory modules.
Memory module is not the correct
type or speed grade for the system
or the new memory module is not
seated properly.
Replace memory module with a module
approved for your system. See Sections
4.8 and 7.3 of the present Guide to
verify if you have installed memory
modules compatible to your system and
if they were installed correctly.
Out of memory error. You have run out of memory to
run the application.
Check the application documentation to
determine the memory requirements.
Memory count during POST is
wrong.
The memory modules may not be
installed correctly.
Check that the memory modules have
been installed correctly and that proper
modules are used.
Insufficient memory error during
operation.
Too many programs are being
used.
Close any programs that you do not
need.
You have run out of memory for
the application.
Check the memory requirements for the
application or add more memory to the
computer.
Power LED flashes Red five
times, once every second,
followed by a two second pause,
and the computer beeps five
times.
Memory is installed incorrectly or
is bad.
1.Reseat DIMMs. Power on the system.
2.Replace DIMMs one at a time to
isolate the faulty module.
3. If a faulty module is found, Contact
Ciara Technology for the replacement
of the module.
4. If the problem persists, Contact Ciara
Technology for this may necessitate the
replacement of the motherboard.
8.14: Solving Processor
Problems
Solving Processor Problems
Problem Cause Solution
Poor performance is experienced. Processor is hot. 1.Make sure the airflow to the computer
is not blocked.
2.Make sure the fans are connected and
working properly (some fans only
operate when needed)
3.Make sure the processor heatsink is
installed properly.
Power LED is Red and stays on
OR
Power LED flashes Red three
times, once every second,
followed by a two second pause.
Processor is not seated properly or
not installed.
1.Check to see that the processor is
present.
2.Reseat the processor. See section 7.3
of the present Guide for more
information.