Dell Dimension 5100C Owner's Manual - Page 45

A possible expansion card failure has, occurred., Another failure has occurred.

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Light Pattern Problem Description A possible expansion card failure has occurred. Another failure has occurred. The computer is in a normal operating condition after POST. Suggested Resolution 1 Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not a graphics card) (see page 66) and restarting the computer. 2 If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, remove a different card, and then restart the computer. 3 Repeat this process for each card. If the computer starts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see page 49). 4 If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 108). • Ensure that the cables are properly connected to the system board from the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD drive (see page 62). • If there is an error message on your 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. • The operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard drive); check system setup (see page 97) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the devices installed on your computer. • If the problem persists, contact Dell (see page 108). None. Troubleshooting Tools 45

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Troubleshooting Tools
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A possible expansion card failure has
occurred.
1
Determine if a conflict exists by
removing a card (not a graphics card)
(see page 66) and restarting the
computer.
2
If the problem persists, reinstall the
card that you removed, remove a
different card, and then restart the
computer.
3
Repeat this process for each card. If the
computer starts normally, troubleshoot
the last card removed from the
computer for resource conflicts (see
page 49).
4
If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see page 108).
Another failure has occurred.
•
Ensure that the cables are properly
connected to the system board from
the hard drive, CD drive, and DVD
drive (see page 62).
•
If there is an error message on your
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.
•
The operating system is attempting to
boot from a device (such as the floppy
drive or hard drive); check system
setup (see page 97) to make sure the
boot sequence is correct for the devices
installed on your computer.
•
If the problem persists, contact Dell
(see page 108).
The computer is in a normal operating
condition after POST.
None.
Light Pattern
Problem Description
Suggested Resolution