a. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electricaloutlet.b. Remove the system cover.c. Reinstall one of the expansion cards.d. Install the system cover.e. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using system diagnostics.Next stepsIf the problem persists, see Getting Help.Troubleshooting processorsPrerequisitesCAUTION: Many repairs may only be done by a certified service technician. You should onlyperform troubleshooting and simple repairs as authorized in your product documentation, or asdirected by the online or telephone service and support team. Damage due to servicing that isnot authorized by Dell is not covered by your warranty. Read and follow the safety instructionsthat came with the product.Steps1. Run the appropriate diagnostics test. See Using system diagnostics for available diagnostic tests.2. Turn off the system and attached peripherals, and disconnect the system from the electrical outlet.3. Remove the system cover.4. Ensure that the processor and heat sink are properly installed.5. Install the system cover.6. Run the appropriate diagnostic test. For more information, see Using system diagnostics.Next stepsIf the problem persists, see Getting Help.System messagesFor a list of event and error messages generated by the system firmware and agents that monitor systemcomponents, see the Dell Event and Error Messages Reference Guide at dell.com/esmmanuals.Warning messagesA warning message alerts you to a possible problem and prompts you to respond before the systemcontinues a task. For example, before you format a hard drive, a message warns you that you may lose alldata on the hard drive. Warning messages usually interrupt the task and require you to respond by typingy (yes) or n (no).NOTE: Warning messages are generated by either the application or the operating system. For moreinformation, see the documentation that accompanied the operating system or application.165
