Dell Inspiron 3700 Manual page 7

The keyboard status indicators flash briefly when the computer is turned on. The flash
codes, if needed, occur after the boot routine.
Figure 1. Flash Code Indicators
When the computer emits a flash code, write it down on a copy of the Diagnostics
Checklist and then look up its cause and meaning in
resolve the problem, use the Dell Diagnostics to identify a more serious cause. See
"Running Dell Diagnostics" in Chapter 3 of the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide. If
you are still unable to resolve the problem, call Dell for technical assistance. See
Chapter 5, "Getting Help," in the Reference and Troubleshooting Guide.
Table 2. Flash Codes and Corrective Actions
Message Cause
1-1-3 NVRAM write/read failure.
1-1-4 ROM BIOS checksum
failure.
1-2-1 Programmable interval
timer failure.
1-2-2 Direct memory access
(DMA) initialization failure.
1-2-3 DMA page register
write/read failure.
1-3-1 An installed memory
through module is not being
2-4-4 properly identified or used.
1 Scroll lock indicator
2 Capitals lock indicator
3 numbers lock indicator
Table 2. If you are unable to
Action
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Dell Diagnostics. If the program does not load,
call Dell for technical assistance.
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Dell Diagnostics. If the program does not load,
call Dell for technical assistance.
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Dell Diagnostics. If the program does not load,
call Dell for technical assistance.
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Dell Diagnostics. If the program does not load,
call Dell for technical assistance.
Run the System Board Devices tests in the
Dell Diagnostics. If the program does not load,
call Dell for technical assistance.
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.