Dell OptiPlex 210L User Manual
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Quick Reference Guide
No memory modules are detected.
• If you have one memory module installed,
reinstall it and restart the computer. For 
information on reinstalling memory 
modules, see your online 
User’s Guide.
• If you have two or more memory modules
installed, remove the modules, reinstall one 
module, and then restart the computer. If 
the computer starts normally, reinstall an 
additional module. Continue until you 
have identified a faulty module or 
reinstalled all modules without error.
• If available, install properly working
memory of the same type into your 
computer.
• If the problem persists, contact Dell. For
information on contacting Dell, see your 
online 
User’s Guide.
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 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 a normal operating condition.
None.
Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution