Dell A100 Personal Computer User Manual


 
Troubleshooting
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Ensure that the main power cable and front
panel cable are securely connected to the
system board (see your Service Manual at
support.dell.com).
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLUE AND THE
COMPUTER IS NOT RESPONDING
Ensure that the display is connected and
powered on.
If the display is connected and powered on,
see "Beep Codes" on page 31.
IF THE POWER LIGHT IS BLINKING BLUE
(V
OSTRO A100 ONLY)—The computer is in
standby mode. Press a key on the keyboard, move
the mouse, or press the power button to resume
normal operation.
ELIMINATE INTERFERENCE Some possible
causes of interference are:
Power, keyboard, and mouse extension
cables
Too many devices connected to the same
power strip
Multiple power strips connected to the same
electrical outlet
Memory Problems
CAUTION: Before you begin any of the
procedures in this section, follow the safety
information that shipped with your computer.
IF YOU RECEIVE AN INSUFFICIENT MEMORY
MESSAGE
Save and close any open files and exit any
open programs you are not using to see if
that resolves the problem.
See the software documentation for
minimum memory requirements. If
necessary, install additional memory (see
your Service Manual at support.dell.com).
Reseat the memory modules (see your
Service Manual at support.dell.com) to
ensure that your computer is successfully
communicating with the memory.
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