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I have the EXACT SAME problem...
Mine XPSM1210, what I did to enable to view the screen is to connect to external monitor. Then I can see nv_4 disp infinate loop error.
I need help if some can resolved this problem. Actually I did put the original harddisk (didnt use, original from dell) to boot still blank unless with external lcd monitor....
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well i think this problem has to do with a faulty ram or maybe some sorting in the motherboard. sometimes a faulty ram won't make a beep sound . generally in this cases at startup power connections to all i/o devices are correct but booting is not performed pherhaps OS cannot be loaded onto ram or a bios unable to load the booting instructions thus corresponding to a motherboard problem.
i insist u check ur ram nd motherboard.
cause of ur problem maybe nonconstant o/p of ups .
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May 26th, 2008
So I got around to calling Dell today. Although my warrenty is up, a guy decided to help me troubleshoot it anyways. He said that the diagnostics (Fn+power button) shows you what is wrong. The flashing Num lock and Caps lock while the scroll lock was constantly lit means that the motherboard is bad. I will probably call the number he gave to me to have them install another one or try to do so myself.

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Originally Posted by zulfarudianey View Post
I have the EXACT SAME problem...
Mine XPSM1210, what I did to enable to view the screen is to connect to external monitor. Then I can see nv_4 disp infinate loop error.
I need help if some can resolved this problem. Actually I did put the original harddisk (didnt use, original from dell) to boot still blank unless with external lcd monitor....
When you connected your external display, how did you get it to show up? I hit the fn+crt/lcd button and nothing happens...I am so freaking upset about this. I need my computer, and it is a light up door stop right now!!! Ahhh!
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Originally Posted by sgmkbc View Post
So I got around to calling Dell today. Although my warrenty is up, a guy decided to help me troubleshoot it anyways. He said that the diagnostics (Fn+power button) shows you what is wrong. The flashing Num lock and Caps lock while the scroll lock was constantly lit means that the motherboard is bad. I will probably call the number he gave to me to have them install another one or try to do so myself.

-SGMKBC
I kinda dissagree with that diagnosis. My computer has randomly turned on a few times since the beginning of this horrible process. That makes it even more frustrating, because I can't do anything about the situation. I am a pretty advanced user, and I have taken my computer apart several times. I don't think that the motherboard is bad, and my lights do the same flashing thing as yours. Interestingly enough, the Dell tech that helped me did not say anything about those buttons flashing and if it was indicating something specific. I think that this is a version of the nv_4 disp infinite loop error situation. I just don't know what to do. Yeah, I can send it to Dell for them to tell me what I already know and put in a new motherboard, but why do that when I sincerely think that this is a graphic card driver error? I guess I can try and get my hands on a motherboard and put it in myself.....seriously.....
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Originally Posted by armajojo View Post
well i think this problem has to do with a faulty ram or maybe some sorting in the motherboard. sometimes a faulty ram won't make a beep sound . generally in this cases at startup power connections to all i/o devices are correct but booting is not performed pherhaps OS cannot be loaded onto ram or a bios unable to load the booting instructions thus corresponding to a motherboard problem.
i insist u check ur ram nd motherboard.
cause of ur problem maybe nonconstant o/p of ups .

I get two beeps from the BIOS. I think that indicates an error with the graphic card
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http://www.bioscentral.com/postcodes/dellbios.htm

Dell Bios Beep Error Codes
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I was able to attach an external LCD and get PICTURE!!!!! I am able to now boot into safe mode and actually into windows. I can't get picture on my M1210 yet, but I am on my way to recovery. I did eventually see a BSOD and got the nvlddmkm.sys problem. There are many forums on the web on this subject. I now have a renewed sense of hope that I will not have to pay for a new motherboard!!! Try this fix all, and see what you can come up with!!!
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