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Dell OptiPlex 3010 (Mid 2012) User Manual

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Problem
Description

A possible expansion card failure has occurred.

Troubleshooting
Steps

Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and

restarting the computer.

If the problem persists, reinstall the card you removed, then remove a different card

and restart the computer.

Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. If the computer starts normally,

troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts.

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Problem
Description

A possible system board resource and/or hardware failure has occurred.

Troubleshooting
Steps

Clear CMOS.

Disconnect all internal and external peripherals, and restart the computer. If the

computer boots, add the peripheral cards back one by one until you find the bad one.

If the problem persists, the system board / system board component is faulty.

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Problem
Description

Some other failure has occurred.

Troubleshooting
Steps

Ensure that the display/monitor is plugged into a discrete graphic card.

Ensure that all hard drives and optical drive cables are properly connected to the

system board.

If there is an error message on the screen identifying a problem with a device ( hard

drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.

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