Quick Reference Guide 41
Memory modules are detected, but a
memory configuration or compatibility
error exists.
• Ensure that no special memory
module/memory connector placement
requirements exist.
• Verify that the memory modules that
you are installing are compatible with
your computer.
• Reinstall the memory modules and
restart the computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
For instructions on contacting Dell,
see your
User’s Guide.
A possible system board resource
and/or hardware failure has occurred.
• Perform the procedures in "Resolving
Software and Hardware
Incompatibilities" on page32.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
For instructions on contacting Dell,
see your
User’s Guide.
A possible expansion card failure
hasoccurred.
1
Determine if a conflict exists by
removing a card (not a graphics card)
and restarting the computer.
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.
Ifthe computer starts normally,
troubleshoot the last card removed
from the computer for resource
conflicts (see "Resolving Software and
Hardware Incompatibilities" on
page32).
4
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
For instructions on contacting Dell,
see your
User’s Guide.
Another failure has occurred.
This pattern also displays when
you enter system setup and may
notindicate a problem.
• Ensure that the cables are properly
connected to the system board from
the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD
drive.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
For instructions on contacting Dell,
see your
User’s Guide.
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution