Dell precision t7400 Quick Reference Manual

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44 Quick Reference GuideA solid blue screen appearsT U R N T H E C O M P U T E R O F F — If you are unable to get a response by pressing a key onyour keyboard or moving your mouse, press and hold the power button for at least8 to 10 seconds (until the computer turns off), and then restart your computer.Other software problemsC H E C K T H E S O F T W A R E D O C U M E N T A T I O N O R C O N T A C T T H E S O F T W A R EM A N U F A C T U R E R F O R T R O U B L E S H O O T I N G I N F O R M A T I O N —• Ensure that the program is compatible with the operating system installed onyour computer.• Ensure that your computer meets the minimum hardware requirements needed to runthe software. See the software documentation for information.• Ensure that the program is installed and configured properly.• Verify that the device drivers do not conflict with the program.• If necessary, uninstall and then reinstall the program.B A C K U P Y O U R F I L E S I M M E D I A T E L YU S E A V I R U S - S C A N N I N G P R O G R A M T O C H E C K T H E H A R D D R I V E , F L O P P Y D I S K S ,CD S , O R DVD SS A V E A N D C L O S E A N Y O P E N F I L E S O R P R O G R A M S A N D S H U T D O W N Y O U RC O M P U T E R T H R O U G H T H E S T A R T M E N UMemory ProblemsCAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow thesafety instructions in theProduct Information Guide.I F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y M E S S A G E —• Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see ifthat resolves the problem.• See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary,install additional memory (see "Installing a Memory Module" in your User’s Guide).• Reseat the memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User’s Guide)to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.• Run the Dell Diagnostics (see "Dell Diagnostics" on page 33).I F Y O U E X P E R I E N C E O T H E R M E M O R Y P R O B L E M S —• Reseat the memory modules (see "Removing the Front Panel" in your User’s Guide)to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.