PS3: correct system memory was not found - what to do?
If you receive the error message "Correct system memory was not found" on the PS3, you can usually correct the error yourself. In this practical tip, we will show you which steps are necessary so that you can play your games again.
Correct system memory of the PS3 was not found - so you can fix the error
The following steps will help you get your PS3 up and running again quickly:
- Put the console in standby mode so that the power switch glows red.
- Then press and hold this power switch for about 10-15 seconds until the console beeps several times. How to get to the recovery menu.
- First carry out the third point "Restore file system".
- After the process is complete, switch back to the recovery menu (as described above).
- Finally, execute the "Rebuild database" function. The console now tries to rebuild and create the required database.
- Make sure that the controller is connected to the console at all times.
- If these tips don't help, there is probably a problem with the hard drive. In this case you need to replace the PS3 hard drive.
Tip: It helped some users to update the PS3's firmware. To turn your computer into a media server for the PlayStation3, download the free tool "PS3 Media Server".