Expansion-Card Problems - Dell Precision 330 User Manual

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Expansion-Card Problems

If an error message indicates an expansion-card problem or if an expansion
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.
Fill out the Diagnostics Checklist
CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see
For You and Your
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 peripherals, disconnect them from their
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electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then
computer cover.
If you have a mini tower chassis,
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Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. If any
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expansion cards are loose, reseat them.
Ensure that all cables are firmly connected to their corresponding
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connectors on the expansion cards. If any cables appear loose,
reconnect them.
For instructions on which cables should be attached to specific
connectors on an expansion card, see the expansion card's
documentation.
If you have a mini tower chassis, replace the AGP card brace.
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Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals
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to their electrical outlets, and turn them on.
Is the system working properly?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
as you perform the following steps.
Computer."
remove the AGP card
"Safety First—
step 2.
remove the
brace.