Beep Codes - Dell XPS 210 Service Manual

To help you troubleshoot a problem, your computer has four lights labeled 1, 2, 3, and 4 on the front panel (see
normally, the lights flash before turning off. If the computer malfunctions, the sequence of the lights identify the problem.
NOTE: After the computer completes POST, all four lights turn off before booting to the operating system.
Light Pattern Problem Description
The computer is in a normal off
condition or a possible pre-BIOS
failure has occurred.
A possible processor failure has
occurred.
Memory modules are detected,
but a memory failure has
occurred.
A possible graphics card failure
has occurred.
A possible floppy drive or hard
drive failure has occurred.
A possible USB failure has
occurred.
No memory modules are
detected.
Memory modules are detected,
but a memory configuration or
compatibility error has occurred.
A possible expansion card failure
has occurred.
Another failure has occurred.
Beep Codes
Your computer may emit a series of beeps during start-up if the monitor cannot display errors or problems. This series of beeps, called a beep code, identifies
a problem. For example, beep code 1-3-1 (one possible beep code) consists of one beep, a burst of three beeps, and then one beep. This beep code tells you
that the computer encountered a memory problem.
Code Cause
1-1-2 Microprocessor register failure
1-1-3 NVRAM read/write failure
1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum failure
Suggested Resolution
Plug the computer into a working electrical outlet (see "Power Problems" in your Owner's
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Manual).
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual).
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Contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual).
If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see
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reinstall one module (see Installing
normally, continue 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 properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see
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Memory).
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual).
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Reseat any installed graphics cards (see Cards).
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If available, install a working graphics card into your computer.
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If the problem persists or the computer has integrated graphics, contact Dell (see "Contacting
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Dell" in your Owner's Manual).
Reseat all power and data cables.
Reinstall all USB devices and check all cable connections.
If two or more memory modules are installed, remove the modules (see
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reinstall one module (see Installing
normally, continue 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 properly working memory of the same type into your computer (see
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Memory).
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual).
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Ensure that no special requirements for memory module/connector placement exist (see
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Memory).
Ensure that the memory you are using is supported by your computer (see Memory).
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If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual).
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1. Determine if a conflict exists by removing an expansion card (not a graphics card) and restarting
the computer (see Cards).
2. If the problem persists, reinstall the card that you removed, then remove a different card and
restart the computer.
3. Repeat this process for each expansion card installed. If the computer starts normally,
troubleshoot the last card removed from the computer for resource conflicts (see "Resolving
Software and Hardware Incompatibilities" in your Owner's Manual).
4. If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual).
Ensure that all hard drive and CD/DVD drive cables are properly connected to the system board
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(see System Board Components).
If there is an error message on your screen identifying a problem with a device (such as the
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floppy drive or hard drive), check the device to make sure it is functioning properly.
If the operating system is attempting to boot from a device (such as the floppy drive or hard
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drive), check system setup (see
devices installed on your computer.
If the problem persists, contact Dell (see "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual).
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Front View). When the computer starts
Memory) and restart the computer. If the computer starts
Memory) and restart the computer. If the computer starts
System Setup) to make sure the boot sequence is correct for the
Removing Memory), then
Installing
Removing Memory), then
Installing