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Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

A possible graphics card failure has

• Reseat any installed graphics cards (see

 

occurred.

"Cards" on page 70).

 

 

• If available, install a working graphics

 

 

card into your computer.

 

 

• If the problem persists or the computer

 

 

has integrated graphics, contact Dell

 

 

(see "Contacting Dell" on page 112).

 

 

 

 

A possible floppy drive or hard drive

Reseat all power and data cables.

 

failure has occurred.

 

A possible USB failure has occurred.

Reinstall all USB devices and check all cable connections.

No memory modules are detected.

• If two or more memory modules are

 

installed, remove the modules (see

 

"Removing Memory" on page 70), then

 

reinstall one module (see "Installing

 

Memory" on page 68) and restart the

 

computer. If the computer starts

 

normally, continue to install additional

 

memory modules (one at a time) until

 

you have identified a faulty module or

 

reinstalled all modules without error.

 

• If available, install properly working

 

memory of the same type into your

 

computer (see "Installing Memory" on

 

page 68).

 

• If the problem persists, contact Dell

 

(see "Contacting Dell" on page 112).

 

 

Memory modules are detected, but a

• Ensure that no special requirements

memory configuration or compatibility

for memory module/connector

error has occurred.

placement exist (see "Memory" on

 

page 66).

 

• Ensure that the memory you are using

 

is supported by your computer (see

 

"Memory" on page 66).

 

• If the problem persists, contact Dell

 

(see "Contacting Dell" on page 112).

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