Dell Dimension XPS 50 Reference Manual page 163

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System board is receiv-
ing power, but the BIOS
is not executing.
A B C D
Recovery mode from
BIOS failure.
A B C D
NOTE: The Glossary in the system Help defines abbreviations and acronyms.


Diagnostic Codes, Beep Codes, and System Messages

  
Set the configuration jumper
to Maintenance mode (see
Table 2-2) and restart the sys-
tem. Enter the system setup
program (see Appendix B) and
ensure that the microprocessor
speed is set correctly. Exit and
save the setting. Turn off the
computer and reset the configu-
ration jumper to Normal mode,
and then restart the system.
Reseat the microprocessor as
described in "Reseating the
Microprocessor" in Chapter 6.
Remove all expansion cards and
restart the system to determine
if a resource conflict exists. If a
conflict exists, resolve the con-
flict as described in "Resolving
Software and Hardware Incom-
patibilities" in Chapter 5. If the
problem persists, refer to
Chapter 7 , "Getting Help," for
instructions on obtaining techni-
cal assistance.
Set the configuration jumper
(see Table 2-2) to Maintenance
mode and restart the system.
Enter the system setup pro-
gram (see Appendix B) and
ensure that the microprocessor
speed is set correctly. Exit and
save the setting. Turn off the
computer and reset the configu-
ration jumper to Normal mode,
and then restart the system. If
the problem persists, refer to
Chapter 7 , "Getting Help," for
instructions on obtaining techni-
cal assistance.
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