Diagnostic Codes - Dell XPS 8200 Technical Specifications

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System Codes and Messages
Dell™ Dimension™ 8200
Diagnostic Codes
POST Beep Codes
System Messages

Diagnostic Codes

Your computer is equipped with four diagnostic lights, which are labeled "A," "B," "C," and "D" on the back of the computer. Each of the four lights can be
yellow, green, or off as shown in the following table. When the computer is turned on or restarted and it is functioning normally, the lights flash during POST.
After the computer starts, the lights remain green to signify normal computer operation.
If a malfunction is detected and the computer fails to start, the lights display a code that identifies the problem. Write down the diagnostic code displayed and
look it up in the following table.
Diagnostic Code Definition
Power up default.
System board is receiving
power, but the BIOS is not
executing.
Recovery mode from BIOS
failure.
Microprocessor has failed a
BIOS test.
Memory failed to be sized or
enabled.
Memory modules are
detected, but a memory
configuration or compatibility
error exists.
No memory modules are
detected.
PCI bus failure has occurred.
Video controller failed to
initialize or respond.
Corrective Action
Make sure that the computer is connected to a known working electrical outlet, and then check
whether the front-panel power light on the
the power supply. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions
on obtaining technical assistance.
See "Safety Instructions," and then
"Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Set the configuration jumper to Maintenance mode, and restart the computer. Exit and save changes
in the system setup program. Turn off the computer and reset the configuration jumper to Normal
mode, and then restart the computer.
See "Safety Instructions," and then
resource conflict exists. If conflict exists,
the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Set the configuration jumper to Maintenance mode and restart the computer. Exit and save changes in
the system setup program. Turn off the computer and reset the configuration jumper to Normal mode,
and then restart the computer.
See "Safety Instructions," and then
resource conflict exists. If conflict exists, see "Resolving Software and Hardware
the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Reseat the memory modules. If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for
instructions on obtaining technical assistance.
Be sure that there are no special memory module/memory connector placement requirements.
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Verify that the memory modules that you are installing are
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If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
Reseat all memory modules, and then restart the computer.
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To eliminate the possibility of a faulty memory connector,
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one memory module (if the computer supports a single module), and then restart the computer.
If the computer starts normally, move the memory module to a different connector and restart
the computer. Continue until you have identified a faulty connector or reinstalled all modules
without error.
If the problem persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Dell Owner's Manual for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
See "Safety Instructions," and then
resource conflict exists. If conflict exists, see
the problem still persists, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining
technical assistance.
If the computer has a video card, reseat the video
integrated video, see "Contacting Dell" in the Solutions Guide for instructions on obtaining technical
power button is on or off. If the power light is off, check
remove all cards. If the computer still does not start, see
remove all cards and restart the computer to determine if a
see"Resolving Software and Hardware
remove all cards and restart the computer to determine if a
compatible with the
remove all memory
remove all cards and restart the computer to determine if a
"Resolving Software and Hardware
card. If the problem persists or the computer has
Incompatibilities." If
Incompatibilities." If
computer.
modules, reinstall
Incompatibilities." If