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Dell Precision R5500 (Early 2011) User Manual

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Problem Description

Troubleshooting Steps

Diagnostic LEDs

Power Button LED

Memory modules are
detected, but a memory
failure has occurred.

If two or more

memory modules

are installed,

remove the modules

(see your service

manual), then re-

install one module

(see your service

manual) and re-

start the computer.

If the computer

starts normally,

continue to install

additional memory

modules (one at a

time) until you have

identified a faulty

module or

reinstalled all

modules without

error.

If available, install

working memory of

the same type into

your computer.

A possible graphics card
failure has occurred.

Ensure that the

display/monitor is

plugged into a

discrete graphic

card.

Re-seat any

installed graphics

cards.

If available, install a

working graphics

card into your

computer.

A possible floppy drive or
hard drive failure has
occurred.

Re-seat all power and data
cables.

A possible USB failure has
occurred

Re-install all USB devices
and check all cable
connections.

No memory modules are
detected.

If two or more

memory modules

are installed,

remove the

modules, then

reinstall one module

and restart the

computer. If the

computer starts

normally, continue

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