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after the boot routine.
Figure 1. Flash Code Indicators
1
Num Lock
2
Caps Lock
3
Scroll Lock
When the computer emits a flash code, write it down on a copy of the Diagnostics Checklist found in
and then look up
its cause and meaning in
. If you are unable to resolve the problem, use the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious
cause. (See
.) If you are still unable to resolve the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. (See
for instructions.)
Table 2. Flash Codes and Corrective Actions
Message Cause
Action
1-1-3
NVRAM write/read failure.
Run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See
, for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical
assistance. (For instructions, see
1-1-4
ROM BIOS checksum
failure.
Run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See
for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical
assistance. (For instructions, see
1-2-1
Programmable interval timer
failure.
Run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See
for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical
assistance. (For instructions, see
1-2-2
DMA initialization failure.
Run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See
for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical
assistance. (For instructions, see
1-2-3
DMA page register
write/read failure.
Run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See
for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical
assistance. (For instructions, see
1-3-1
through
2-4-4
An installed memory module
is not being properly
identified or used.
Make sure that a memory module is installed in one of the memory module sockets on
the system board. The computer will not function unless at least one memory module is
installed.
3-1-1
Slave DMA register failure.
Run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See
for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical
assistance. (For instructions, see
3-1-2
Master DMA register failure.
Run the System Set test group in the Dell Diagnostics. (See
for instructions.) If the program does not load, call Dell for technical