Dell Dimension 9200 Service Manual

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DocumentationMemory modules are detected,but a memory configuration orcompatibility error has occurred.● Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see Memory).● Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by yourcomputer (see Memory).A possible expansion card failurehas occurred.1. Determine if a conflict exists by removing a card (not agraphics card) and restarting the computer (see Cards).2. If the problem persists, reinstall the card that youremoved, then remove a different card and restart thecomputer.3. Repeat this process for each card installed. If the computerstarts normally, troubleshoot the last card removed fromthe computer for resource conflicts (see Resolving Softwareand Hardware Incompatibilities).The system is operating in quickresume mode.● Press the power button● Move the mouse● Press any key on the keyboard● Press any key on the optional MCE remote controlAnother failure has occurred. ● Ensure that all hard drive and CD/DVD cables are properlyconnected to the system board (see System BoardComponents).● If there is an error message on your screen identifying aproblem with a device (such as the floppy drive or harddrive), check the device to ensure that it is functioningproperly.● If the operating system is attempting to boot from a device(such as the floppy drive or hard drive), check systemsetup (see System Setup Program) to ensure the bootsequence is correct for the devices installed on yourcomputer.Beep CodesYour computer might emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This seriesof beeps, called a beep code, identifies a problem. For example, beep code 1-3-1 consists of one beep, a burst ofthree beeps, and then one beep.This beep code tells you that the computer encountered a memory problem.Reseating the memory modules (see Installing Memory) may fix the beep code errors in the following table. If theproblem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dim9200/en/SM_EN/adtshoot.htm (4 of 11) [12/9/2007 11:19:07 PM]