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Quick Reference Guide
Problem Description
A possible BIOS failure has occurred; the
computer is in the recovery mode.
A possible processor failure has occurred. Reinstall the processor and restart the
Memory modules are detected, but
a memory failure has occurred.
A possible expansion card failure has
occurred.
Suggested Resolution
Run the BIOS Recovery utility, wait for
recovery completion, and then restart
the computer.
computer. For more information on
reinstalling the processor, see your
User's Guide.
Reseat the memory modules.
1
Restart the computer.
2
Run the Dell Diagnostics.
3
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
4
Determine if a conflict exists by
1
removing a card (not the graphics
card) and then restarting the
computer. For more information
on removing a card, see your User's
Guide.
If the problem persists, reinstall the
2
card that you removed, remove a
different card, and then restart the
computer.
Repeat this process for each card.
3
If the computer starts normally,
troubleshoot the last card you
removed for resource conflicts (see
"Resolving Software and Hardware
Incompatibilities").
If the problem persists, contact Dell.
4
For more information on contacting
Dell, see your User's Guide.