Operating System Compatibility; Input Errors; Error Messages - Dell OptiPlex GX50 User Manual

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So lv ing Pr o ble m s
• Confirm that a problem is software-related by running the System
Board Devices tests in the Dell Diagnostics. If all tests run
successfully, the error condition may be related to a software problem.
• Ensure that the use of terminate-and-stay-resident (TSR) programs
has not resulted in a memory conflict.
• Remove or confirm the possibility of a program conflict by rebooting
your computer.
• Make sure that a hardware conflict does not exist between devices.

Operating System Compatibility

Make sure the computer's operating environment is set up to accommodate
the application programs you use. Whenever you change the operating
environment parameters, you may also affect the successful operation of the
application programs. Sometimes, after modifying the operating
environment, you may need to reinstall a program that no longer runs
properly.

Input Errors

If a specific key or set of keys is pressed at the wrong time, a program may
give you unexpected results. See the documentation that came with your
application program to make sure the values or characters you are entering
are valid.

Error Messages

Error messages can be produced by an application program, the operating
system, or the computer.
that are generated by the computer. If you receive an error message that is
not listed in "Messages and
application program documentation.
"Messages and Codes" discusses the error messages
Codes," check your operating system or