Quick Reference Guide

Quick Reference Guide 37
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.
• If the problem persists,
contact Dell . For
information on contacting Dell, see your
online
User’s Guide .
A possible expansion card failure has
occurred.
1 Determine if a conflict exists by
removing a card (not a graphics card)
and restarting the computer. For
information on removing an expansion
card see your online
User’s Guide .
2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card
that you removed, then remove a
different card and restart the computer.
3 Repeat this process for each card
installed. If the computer starts
normally, troubleshoot the last card
removed from the computer for resource
conflicts (see "Resolving Software and
Hardware Incompatibilities" on
page 38).
4 If the problem persists, contact Dell . For
information on contacting Dell, see your
online
User’s Guide .
A failure has occurred.
This pattern also displays when you enter
system setup and may not indicate a
problem.
• Ensure that the cables are properly
connected to the system board from the
hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive.
• Check the computer message that
appears on your monitor screen.
• If the problem persists,
contact Dell . For
information on contacting Dell, see your
online
User’s Guide .
After POST is complete, all four
diagnostic lights turn green briefly before
turning off to indicate normal operating
condition.
None.
Light Pattern Problem Description Suggested Resolution
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