Dell Precision MD506 Quick Reference Manual page 41

Light Pattern Problem Description
A possible USB failure has
occurred.
No memory modules are
detected.
No memory modules are
detected.
System board failure has
occurred.
Suggested Resolution
Reinstall all USB devices, check cable connections, and
then restart the computer.
Reseat the memory modules to ensure that your computer
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is successfully communicating with the memory.
Restart the computer.
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If the problem still exists, remove all the memory modules
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and install one memory module in memory module
connector DIMM_1.
Restart the computer.
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A message appears stating that because your memory is
not paired, the system will operate with reduced
performance and reduced error-correction capability
Press <F1> to boot to the operating system.
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Run the Dell Diagnostics. See your User's Guide for more
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information.
If the memory module passes, shut down the computer,
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remove the memory module, and then repeat the process
with the remaining memory modules until a memory error
occurs during start-up or diagnostic testing.
If the first memory module tested is defective, repeat the
process with the remaining modules to ensure that the
remaining modules are not defective.
When the defective memory module is identified, contact
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Dell for a replacement.
• If you have one memory module installed, reinstall it and
restart the computer.
• 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.
Contact Dell for technical assistance.
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