Dell Precision 380 User Manual

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Quick Reference Guide

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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

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