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Dell Precision R5500 (Early 2011) User Manual

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Problem Description

Troubleshooting Steps

Diagnostic LEDs

Power Button LED

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.

Memory modules are
detected, but a memory
configuration or
compatibility error has
occurred.

Ensure that no

special

requirements for

memory module/

connector

placement exist.

Ensure that the

memory you are

using is supported

by your computer.

A possible expansion card
failure has occurred.

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.

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

Clear CMOS.

Disconnect all

internal and

external

peripherals, and

restart the

computer. If the

computer boots,

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