Error Messages; Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely - Dell Precision Tower 5810 Owner's Manual

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Error Messages

There are three types of BIOS error messages that are displayed depending on the severity of the issue.
They are:

Errors That Halt Your Computer Completely

These error messages will halt the computer requiring you to cycle the system's power. The following
table lists the error messages.
Power connector not installed
properly.
Memory modules are detected,
but a memory configuration or
compatibility error has occurred.
A possible system board resource
and/or hardware failure has
occurred.
Some other failure has occurred.
at a time) until you have
identified all modules without
error. If available, install working
memory of the same type into
your computer.
Re-seat the 2x2 power
connector from the power
supply unit.
Ensure that no special
requirements for memory
module or connector placement
exist. Ensure that the memory
you are using is supported by
your computer.
Clear CMOS (re-seat the coin-
cell battery. See removing and
Installing Coin-Cell battery).
Ensure that the display or
monitor is plugged into a discrete
graphics card. Ensure that all
hard drives and optical-drive
cables are properly connected to
the system board. If there is an
error message on the screen
identifying a problem with a
device (such as the floppy drive
or hard drive), check the device
to make sure it is functioning
properly. If the operating system
is attempting to boot from a
device (such as the floppy drive
or optical drive), check system
setup to ensure the boot
sequence is correct for the
devices installed on your
computer.
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