Expansion-card problems – Dell PRECISION 530 User Manual
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Are the date and time correct?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. The battery may be defective. Go to
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Is the battery working properly?
Yes. The problem is resolved.
No. You may have a faulty system board.
for technical
assistance.
Expansion-Card Problems
If an error message indicates an
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. Before you perform the following steps, check the
to
see if the specific problem is identified. Also, ensure that a
does not exist between devices.
as you perform the following steps.
CAUTION:
Before you perform this procedure, see "
NOTICE:
Before disconnecting a device from the computer, wait 10 to 20
seconds after disconnecting the computer from its electrical outlet. Before
removing a component from the system board, verify that the standby power
light on the system board has turned off. To locate this light, see "
" or the interior service label.
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
.
Did any of the diagnostics identify a problem?
Yes. Contact the manufacturer of the card(s).
No. Go to
.
2
Turn off the computer and devices, disconnect them from their
electrical outlets, and wait 10 to 20 seconds.