Troubleshooting
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Ensure that the main power cable and front
panel cable are securely connected to the
system board (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com).
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C O M P U T E R I S N O T R E S P O N D I N G
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Ensure that the display is connected and
powered on.
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If the display is connected and powered on,
see "Beep Codes" on page 31.
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(V
A1 0 0
O S T R O
O N L Y
standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move
the mouse, or press the power button to resume
normal operation.
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causes of interference are:
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Power, keyboard, and mouse extension
cables
Too many devices connected to the same
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power strip
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The computer is in
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Some possible
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Multiple power strips connected to the same
electrical outlet
Memory Problems
CAUTION:
Before you begin any of the
procedures in this section, follow the safety
information that shipped with your computer.
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F Y O U R E C E I V E A N I N S U F F I C I E N T M E M O R Y
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M E S S A G E
Save and close any open files and exit any
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open programs you are not using to see if
that resolves the problem.
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See the software documentation for
minimum memory requirements. If
necessary, install additional memory (see
your Service Manual at support.dell.com).
Reseat the memory modules (see your
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Service Manual at support.dell.com) to
ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.