Dell Precision 330 User's Guide - Page 138
Expansion-Card Problems, Ensure that all cables are firmly connected to their corresponding
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www.dell.com | support.dell.com 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 as you perform the following steps. CAUTION: Before you perform this procedure, see "Safety First- For You and Your Computer." 1 Run the diagnostics provided by the manufacturers of all expansion 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 step 2. Did any of the diagnostics identify a problem? Yes. Contact the manufacturer of the card(s). No. Go to step 2. 2 Turn off the computer and peripherals, disconnect them from their electrical outlets, wait at least 5 seconds, and then remove the computer cover. 3 If you have a mini tower chassis, remove the AGP card brace. 4 Ensure that each expansion card is firmly seated in its connector. If any expansion cards are loose, reseat them. 5 Ensure that all cables are firmly connected to their corresponding 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. 6 If you have a mini tower chassis, replace the AGP card brace. 7 Replace the computer cover, reconnect the computer and peripherals to their electrical outlets, and turn them on. Is the system working properly? Yes. The problem is resolved. 138 So lv ing Pr o ble m s