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Problem Description

Suggested Resolution

 

 

 

 

 

A possible expansion

1

Determine if a conflict exists by

 

card failure has

 

removing an expansion card (not a

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occurred.

 

graphics card) and restarting the

 

 

computer (see the "Cards" section for

Blue

 

 

 

 

your computer).

 

 

 

 

 

2

If the problem persists, reinstall the

 

 

 

card you removed, then remove a

 

 

 

different card and restart the

 

 

 

computer.

 

 

3

Repeat this process for each expansion

 

 

 

card installed. If the computer starts

 

 

 

normally, troubleshoot the last card

 

 

 

removed from the computer for

 

 

 

resource conflicts.

 

 

4

If the problem persists, contact Dell

 

 

 

(see "Contacting Dell" on page 66).

 

 

 

 

Another failure has

• Ensure that all hard drive and optical

 

occurred.

 

drive cables are properly connected to

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the system board (see the "System

 

 

 

Blue

Board Components" section for your

computer).

 

 

• If there is an error message on the

 

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.

 

• If the operating system is attempting

 

to boot from a device (such as the

 

floppy drive or optical drive), check

 

system setup to ensure the boot

 

sequence is correct for the devices

 

installed on your computer.

 

• If the problem persists, contact Dell

 

(see "Contacting Dell" on page 66).

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Troubleshooting Tips

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