Setup Guide

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 page 32.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell.
For instructions on contacting Dell,
see your
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.
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.
If the computer starts normally,
troubleshoot the last card removed
from the computer for resource
conflicts (see "Resolving Software and
Hardware Incompatibilities" on
page 32).
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
not indicate 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