Dell OptiPlex 3010 (Mid 2012) User Manual

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Problem
Description

A possible expansion card failure has occurred.

Troubleshooting
Steps

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Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and

restarting the computer.

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If the problem persists, reinstall the card you removed, then remove a different card

and restart the computer.

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Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. If the computer starts normally,

troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts.

LED

Power Button

Problem
Description

A possible system board resource and/or hardware failure has occurred.

Troubleshooting
Steps

•

Clear CMOS.

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Disconnect all internal and external peripherals, and restart the computer. If the

computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one.

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If the problem persists, the system board / system board component is faulty.

LED

Power Button

Problem
Description

Some other failure has occurred.

Troubleshooting
Steps

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Ensure that the display/monitor is plugged into a discrete graphic card.

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Ensure that all hard drives and optical drive cables are properly connected to the

system board.

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If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device ( hard

drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.

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