System board problems – Dell OptiPlex GX240 User Manual

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Solving Problems

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Restart the computer.

If the problem still exists after you complete the basic checks, fill out the

Diagnostic Checklist

as you perform the following steps.

CAUTION:

Before you perform this procedure, see “

Safety First—

For You and Your Computer

.”

1

Reboot the computer.
Does the RAM count displayed correctly match the actual amount of

memory installed in the computer?
Yes. The computer needed to update the memory count. The problem

is resolved.
No. Go to step 2.

2

Run the System Memory test group in the

Dell Diagnostics

.

Did any of the diagnostics tests fail?
Yes.

Contact Dell

for technical assistance.

No. Go to step 3.

3

Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their

electrical outlets, wait 10 to 20 seconds, and then open the computer

cover.

4

Rotate the power supply away from the system board.

5

Replace the memory module(s).

6

Close the computer cover, reconnect the computer and devices to

their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Does the RAM count displayed correctly match the actual amount of

memory installed in the computer?
Yes. The memory module(s) were defective. The problem is resolved.
No.

Contact Dell

for technical assistance.

System Board Problems

A system board problem can result from a defective system board
component, a faulty power supply, or a defective component connected to
the system board. If an error message indicates a system board problem, fill
out the

Diagnostic Checklist

as you perform the following steps.

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