Advanced Troubleshooting: Dell XPS 400 Service Manual
file:///T|/htdocs/systems/xps400/sm/adtshoot.htm[8/3/2012 3:11:19 PM]
Failure
HDD
Controller
Failure
communicate with the floppy
drive or hard drive controller.
installed correctly in the computer and defined
correctly in the
system setup
program. Check
the interface cable at both ends.
INTR1 Error
INTR2 Error
An interrupt channel on the
system board failed to POST.
The keyboard or
system board
may need to be
replaced.
Invalid Boot
Diskette
The operating system cannot
be located on drive A or drive
C.
Enter the system setup
program and confirm
that drive A or drive C is properly identified.
Keyboard
Error
The BIOS has detected a
stuck key.
Ensure that nothing is resting on the keyboard;
if a key appears to be stuck, carefully pry it up.
If the problem persists, you may need to
replace the keyboard.
KB/Interface
Error
An error occurred with the
keyboard connector.
Ensure that nothing is resting on the keyboard;
if a key appears to be stuck, carefully pry it up.
If the problem persists, you may need to
replace the keyboard.
No ROM
Basic
The operating system cannot
be located on drive A or drive
C.
Enter the system setup
program and confirm
that drive A or drive C is properly identified.
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