Memory Read/write failure

Question

I get this error during start up and that its decreasing memory, When the machine hast booted I cannot access it. I have tried to take out and put the ram modules in again without any luck. Also tried to just put in one pair of ram modules without any luck.

Do I need to buy new modules or could it also be the slots that are bad?

Its really annoying since I cannot acces mail or anything. Pls help

I have a Dimension 8100 1,4Ghz with 384 MB RAM

Thanks in advance
Jeric 35

jeric35 · Answer

I have tried all possible combinations with no luck. If it's the sockets, can they be switched? Best regards Jeric35

ejn63 · Answer

If you have four memory modules, remove one pair and put the continuity RIMMs back in. Then try the other pair - and alternate slots, until you determine whether it's the module(s) or the sockets that are bad.

ejn63 · Answer

No; if the sockets have gone bad you'll need to replace the mainboard.

jeric35 · Answer

Is there anyway I can access my computer now? I use Windows XP and the start page opens, but i can't access any of the accounts Best regards Jeric35

ejn63 · Answer

Try changing the CMOS battery and clearing the CMOS. If that doesn't work, mount the drive in a working system as a slave so you can copy your data.

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