Troubleshooting Expansion Cards - Dell PowerEdge 1600SC Systems Istallation And Troubleshooting Manual

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6. Stand the system upright.
7. Install the cover (see "Installing the
8. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
If the problem persists, replace the faulty fan (see
If the problem is not resolved after a replacement fan is installed, see

Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

Problem
Expansion card is not operating properly
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System message indicates a problem with an expansion card
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Expansion-card filler brackets are not installed over empty expansion slots
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Expansion-card cable(s)
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Action
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
CAUTION: See "Protecting Against Electrostatic Discharge" in the safety instructions in your System Information Guide.
NOTICE: When troubleshooting an expansion card, see the documentation for your operating system and the expansion card.
1. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.
2. Remove the cover (see "Removing the
3. Lay the system on its right side.
4. Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector (see
5. Ensure that any appropriate cables are firmly connected to their corresponding connectors on the expansion cards.
6. Ensure that expansion-card filler brackets are installed over any empty expansion slots (see
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7. Stand the system upright.
8. Install the cover (see "Installing the
9. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
10. Run Quick Tests in the system diagnostics (see
If the problem persists, continue to step 11.
11. Turn off the system, including any attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from its electrical outlet.
12. Remove the cover (see "Removing the
13. Remove all expansion cards installed in the system (see
14. Stand the system upright.
15. Install the cover (see "Installing the
16. Reconnect the system to its electrical outlet and turn the system on, including any attached peripherals.
17. Run Quick Tests in the system diagnostics (see
If the tests fail, see "Getting
18. For each expansion card, perform the following steps:
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