Solving Problems
If the power light is blinking amber — The computer has detected an error during POST. There might be a problem with the system board or the power supply. For assistance, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on
page 57).
If you encounter interference that hinders reception on your computer — An unwanted signal is creating interference by interrupting or blocking other signals. Some possible causes of interference are:
•Power, keyboard, and mouse extension cables.
•Too many devices connected to a power strip.
•Multiple power strips connected to the same electrical outlet.
Memory Problems
If you receive an insufficient memory message —
•Save and close any open files and exit any open programs you are not using to see if that resolves the problem.
•See the software documentation for minimum memory requirements. If necessary, install additional memory (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals).
•Reseat the memory modules (see the Service Manual at support.dell.com/manuals) to ensure that your computer is successfully communicating with the memory.
•If the problem persists, contact Dell (see “Contacting Dell” on page 57).
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