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9
Install the system-board assembly. See "Installing the System Board" on
page104.
10
Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
If the problem persists,
see
"Getting Help" on page131
.
Troubleshooting Expansion Cards CAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician.
Youshould only perform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in
yourproduct documentation, or as directed by the online or telephone service
and support team. Damage due to servicing that is not authorized by Dell is not
covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructions that came
withthe product.
NOTE: When troubleshooting an expansion card, see the documentation for your
operating system and the expansion card.
1
Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system
from the electrical outlet.
2
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 58.
3
Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector.
See" Installing the Expansion Card" on page79.
4
Ensure that the expansion-card riser is firmly seated in its connector.
See" Installing the Expansion-Card Riser" on page76.
5
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page59.
6
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
7
If the problem is not resolved, turn off the system and attached
peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
8
Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 58.
9
Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing the
Expansion Card" on page77.
10
Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page59.
11
Reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and
attached peripherals.
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