Sounds like a bad memory module in DIMM slot 1. Reseat the memory module and see if that helps. If not, it will need to be replaced.
Reseat - with the PC powered off, remove the memory module then reinstall making sure it's fully and correctly seated. Memory is static sensitive (like most PC components) so at a minimum touch a metal part of the PC chassis before touching the memory modules and then only handle them by the edges.
If it does need replacing, other than a Dell replacement, suggest Crucial memory as their memory is guaranteed to work in Dell's. www.crucial.com
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Sounds like a bad memory module in DIMM slot 1. Reseat the memory module and see if that helps. If not, it will need to be replaced.
Reseat - with the PC powered off, remove the memory module then reinstall making sure it's fully and correctly seated. Memory is static sensitive (like most PC components) so at a minimum touch a metal part of the PC chassis before touching the memory modules and then only handle them by the edges.
If it does need replacing, other than a Dell replacement, suggest Crucial memory as their memory is guaranteed to work in Dell's. www.crucial.com