Dell Precision Workstation 530, User Manual

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Solving Problems
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No . The problem is resolved.
Hardware Conflicts
Hardware conflicts occur when the operating system detects multiple
devices that are attempting to operate on the same system resources when
those resources cannot be shared between the devices.
Symptoms:
• Computer hangs or locks up, particularly while using a specific device.
• Memory parity errors occur on a parity-enabled computer.
• Noise or other problems from sound cards.
• Unintelligible characters printed on the printer.
• Mouse pointer hangs and will not move or moves in a stuttering
fashion.
• Messages stating that the computer is not operating at maximum
performance.
• While running Microsoft Windows, the computer switches to Safe
Mode.
• Errors and crashes of applications for no apparent reason.
• Nothing displays on the video monitor.
To resolve hardware conflicts:
• Ensure that the conflict is not a software problem .
• Remove any newly added hardware and contact the hardware
manufacturer.
• See your OS documentation.
System Memory Problems
During POST, the computer checks the computer's memory, determines the
amount of installed memory, and then writes to and reads from the number
of available bytes to ensure proper operation.