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Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

A possible expansion card failure has

1 Determine if a conflict exists by

 

occurred.

removing a card (not a graphics card)

A B C

D

and restarting the computer (see

page 56).

2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer.

3 Repeat this process for each card. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" on page 44).

 

4

If the problem persists, contact Dell

 

 

(see page 89).

 

 

Another failure has occurred.

• Ensure that the cables are properly

 

 

connected to the system board from

A B C D

 

the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD

 

drive (see page 53).

• If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.

• The operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); check system setup (see page 80) to make sure that the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer.

• If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 89).

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