Dell T710 owner manual Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

NOTE: When troubleshooting an expansion card, see the documentation for your operating system and the expansion card.

WARNING: Only trained service technicians are authorized to remove the system cover and access any of the components inside the system. Before you begin this procedure, review the safety instructions that came with the system.

1Run the appropriate online diagnostic test. See "Running the System Diagnostics" on page 181.

2Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

3Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

4Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. See "Installing an Expansion Card" on page 115.

5Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

6Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat and stable surface, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

7Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.

If the problem is not resolved, proceed with the next step.

8Open the system. See "Opening the System" on page 85.

9Remove all expansion cards installed in the system. See "Removing an Expansion Card" on page 118.

10Close the system. See "Closing the System" on page 86.

11Place the system upright and on its feet on a flat and stable surface, reconnect the system to the electrical outlet, and turn on the system and attached peripherals.

12Run the appropriate online diagnostic test.

If the tests fail, see "Getting Help" on page 193.

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