Expansion-Card Problems - Dell Precision WorkStation 530 User Manual

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Are the date and time correct?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. The battery may be defective. Go to
Replace the battery.
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Is the battery working properly?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. You may have a faulty system board.
assistance.

Expansion-Card Problems

If an error message indicates an
card seems to perform incorrectly or not at all, the problem could be a faulty
connection, a conflict with software or other hardware, or a faulty expansion
card. Before you perform the following steps, check the
see if the specific problem is identified. Also, ensure that a
does not exist between devices.
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
For You and Your
NOTICE: Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see
Components" or the interior service label.
Run the diagnostics provided by the manufacturers of all expansion
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cards installed in your computer.
NOTE: The manufacturers of many expansion cards, such as video,
network interface, and sound cards, provide diagnostics programs. If you
do not have any diagnostics for your cards, go to
Did any of the diagnostics identify a problem?
Yes. Contact the manufacturer of the card(s).
No. Go to step 2.
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
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electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.
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as you perform the following steps.
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for technical
problem or if an expansion
diagnostic lights
hardware conflict
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