Inspiron Memory Problem

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jeff.dyck@usask.ca wrote:
> Hi,
>
> I have a Dell Inspiron 600m running XP, and it has a problem with
> memory.
>
> It has 2x256 MB SODIMMs (PC2100 DDR). When one SODIMM is installed,
> there are no problems.
>
> However, when I install a second SODIMM, the additional memory is
> detected, XP starts fine, but then it blue screens (usually
> MEMORY_MANAGEMENT error) within 5 minutes. Upon reboot, the bios
> encounters a memory error and then adjusts itself automatically to use
> only one SODIMM. Reseating the memory causes it to detect the other
> SODIMM, and the problem repeats.
>
> I have tried swapping out each of the SODIMMs with another SODIMM that
> is compatible with the same result. All three of my SODIMMs work fine
> when used by themselves, but it always fails when using a second
> SODIMM.
>
> Therefore, I assume that the problem is not with the memory modules,
> but rather with memory management on the motherboard. Anyone know how
> to go about fixing this type of problem (without installing a new
> motherboard)?
>
> Thanks,
> -Jeff

1. What does Dell support say?
2. Repost to alt.sys.pc-clone.dell where there is Dell-specific help.

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