IBM Aptiva 2144, Hardware Maintenance Service

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005 (continued)
– Follow the screen instructions to run the Memory tests.
– If you cannot run the memory test or the test does not find a problem, use
the following procedure to find the failure.
– Replace each SIMM, one at a time, with a known-good SIMM of the same
size.
– If the problem goes away, the last SIMM replaced is defective. If all
SIMMs have been replaced and the problem remains, replace the system
board.
– If you are unable to correct the problem, go to “Undetermined Problem” on
page 2-62.
006
(From step 003)
– Press 0 (SYSTEM CHECKOUT), then press Enter.
– Press Y when the Installed Devices list appears.
– Select the 0 (RUN TESTS ONE TIME) option, then press Enter.
– Follow the screen instructions to run the Memory tests.
DID THE MEMORY TESTS COMPLETE WITHOUT AN ERROR?
Yes No
007
– Replace each SIMM, one at a time, with a known-good SIMM of the
same size.
– If the problem goes away, the last SIMM replaced is defective. If all
SIMMs have been replaced and the problem remains, replace the
system board.
– If you are unable to correct the problem, go to “Undetermined
Problem” on page 2-62.
008
– The system memory is now functioning correctly. If you suspect an
intermittent problem, run the Memory test multiple times.
– If you are unable to correct the problem, go to “Undetermined Problem” on
page 2-62.
Check Procedures
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