Dell Latitude E6400 Service Manual - Page 84

System failed in Option ROM initialization. A possible modem failure has occurred. l If you have added any plug-in hardware with an option ROM, try removing or reseating it. l If the problem persists, contact Dell Support. l If available, install a working modem into your computer. l If the problem persists, contact contact Dell Support. Hardware Troubleshooter If a device is either not detected during the operating system setup or is detected, but incorrectly configured, you can use the Hardware Troubleshooter to resolve the incompatibility. ® ® Microsoft Windows XP: 1. Click Start® Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3. In the Fix a Problem section, click Hardware Troubleshooter. 4. In the Hardware Troubleshooter list, select the option that best describes the problem and click Next to follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. ® Microsoft Windows Vista : 1. Click the Windows Vista start button , and click Help and Support. 2. Type hardware troubleshooter in the search field and press to start the search. 3. In the search results, select the option that best describes the problem and follow the remaining troubleshooting steps. Dell Diagnostics CAUTION: Before you begin any of the procedures in this section, follow the safety instructions that shipped with your computer When to Use the Dell Diagnostics If you experience a problem with your computer, perform the checks in Solving Problems, and then run the Dell Diagnostics before contacting Dell for assistance. Start the Dell Diagnostics from your hard drive or from the Drivers and Utilities media provided with your computer. NOTE: The Drivers and Utilities media is optional and may not ship with your computer. NOTE: The Dell Diagnostics only operate on Dell computers. Starting the Dell Diagnostics From Your Hard Drive Before running the Dell Diagnostics, enter system setup to review your computer's configuration information, and ensure that the device you want to test is displayed in system setup and is active. For more information on using the system setup program, see the Dell™ Technology Guide on your computer or at support.dell.com. The Dell Diagnostics is located on a separate diagnostic utility partition on your hard drive. NOTE: If the computer is connected to a docking device (docked), undock it. See the documentation that came with your docking device for instructions. NOTE: If your computer does not display a screen image, contact Dell Support. 1. Ensure that the computer is connected to an electrical outlet that is known to be working properly. 2. Press and hold the key or the mute button then turn on your computer. NOTE: Alternatively, you can select Diagnostics from the one-time boot menu at startup to boot to the diagnostic utility partition and run the Dell Diagnostics. The computer runs the Pre-boot System Assessment (PSA), a series of initial tests of your system board, keyboard, display, memory, hard drive, etc.