Dell XPS /Dimension Gen 2 Service Manual

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System Messages1-2-3 DMA page register read/write failure3-1-1 Slave DMA register failure3-1-2 Master DMA register failure3-1-3 Master interrupt mask register failure3-1-4 Slave interrupt mask register failure3-2-2 Interrupt vector loading failure3-2-4 Keyboard Controller Test failure3-3-1 NVRAM power loss3-3-2 NVRAM configuration3-3-4 Video Memory Test failure3-4-1 Screen initialization failure3-4-2 Screen retrace failure3-4-3 Search for video ROM failure4-2-1 No time tick4-2-2 Shutdown failure4-2-3 Gate A20 failure4-2-4 Unexpected interrupt in protected mode4-3-3 Timer-chip counter 2 failure4-3-4 Time-of-day clock stopped4-4-1 Serial or parallel port test failure4-4-4 Cache test failureNOTE: If the message you received is not listed in the following table, see the documentation for either the operating system or the program that wasrunning when the message appeared.Message Possible Cause Corrective Action8042 Gate-A20 error The keyboard controller failed its test. If you receive this message after you make changes in system setup, entersystem setup and restore the original value(s).Address Line Short! An error in the address decoding circuitry in thememory has occurred.Reseat the memory modules.C: Drive ErrorC: Drive FailureThe hard drive is not working or is not configuredcorrectly.Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and definedcorrectly in system setup.Cache Memory Bad, DoNot Enable CacheThe cache memory is not operating. See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtainingtechnical assistance.CH-2 Timer Error An error is occurring on the timer on the systemboard.See "Contacting Dell" in your Owner's Manual for instructions on obtainingtechnical assistance.CMOS Battery State LowCMOS Checksum FailureCMOS System OptionsNot SetCMOS Display TypeMismatchCMOS Memory SizeMismatchCMOS Time and Date NotSetThe system configuration information in systemsetup is incorrect or the battery charge may below.Enter system setup, verify the system configuration, and then restart thecomputer.Diskette Boot Failure Drive A or B is present but has failed the BIOSPOST.Ensure that the drive is installed correctly in the computer and definedcorrectly in system setup. Check the interface cable at both ends.DMA ErrorDMA 1 ErrorDMA 2 ErrorError in the DMA controller on the system board. The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.FDD Controller FailureHDD Controller FailureThe BIOS cannot communicate with the floppydrive or hard drive controller.Ensure that the floppy drive or the hard drive is installed correctly in thecomputer and defined correctly in system setup. Check the interface cable atboth ends.INTR1 Error An interrupt channel on the system board failedto POST.The keyboard or system board may need to be replaced.