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January 28th, 2014 04:00
Possible reasons for Precision M6800 memory error code
I tried to upgrade my Dell Precision M6800 memory with a couple of 8GB 1866MHz DDR3L "guaranteed compatible" modules and got error leds solid-blinking-solid which is explained in the manual as: "The memory modules are detected but has encountered an error". Does anyone know if that is always a sign of malfunctioning modules or can it give that error on some normal incompatibility for which there seems to be a separate code?
Aaron Cermak
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March 25th, 2014 11:00
I had the same problem with the M6800. I had to go with a single brand of matching modules. There was a latency or timing mismatch between different brands of modules which was slowing down the processor and video.
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March 25th, 2014 12:00
In my case they were all the same. I removed the old ones first and tried the new ones alone individually and in pairs, every time same error. The modules are currently being investigated by the manufacturer.
WayBlesseded
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June 14th, 2015 07:00
I ran into the same problem but got it to work. The original two 4GB modules were installed in the slots on the bottom of the laptop. I installed two new 8GB modules under the keyboard, and experienced the error. I removed the originals and placed the new modules where they had been, and all worked. I installed the originals under the keyboard, and then they all worked together!
I don't know what the problem is or was, but this might work for someone else who runs into this. It doesn't make sense to me, but I'm glad I tried it!