Dell XPS M1210 can't sleep more than once


  1. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
       #1

    Dell XPS M1210 can't sleep more than once


    I have a Dell XPS M1210 running Win 7 Professional. Did a clean install on a brand new hard disk from a self-burned DVD (from the MS Student Discount program).

    Some specs: C2D T7200 2.0G, 4GB DDR2, NVIDIA 7400, WD3200BEKT, A08 BIOS

    Ever since the install (back in January), the laptop can only sleep/wake once. The laptop experienced no issues when running XP/Vista.

    Boot -> Login -> Sleep -> Wake -> Sleep -> Hang -> BSOD (sometimes)

    This problem is reproducible 100% of the time. I checked the system log between sleep attempts. Windows always logs the same error that reads:

    "The platform firmware has corrupted memory across the previous system power transition. Please check for updated firmware for your system." The error cites the HAL as its source. The first and last corrupted page is always 63. Subsequent attempts to put the laptop to sleep cause the system to hang. Only the screen/wifi turn off - the rest of the computer is powered. The only way out is to press and hold the power button.

    Microsoft does have a paper detailing the issue, and suggests updating the BIOS. However, the most recent version of the firmware for my system is already installed. I have tried updating stock Windows drivers with those from the manufacturer (ie Dell, Intel Chipset), but that did not help. Device manager shows no hardware conflicts/problems.

    Are there any other XPS M1210 owners experiencing the same problem, or is this an isolated incident?
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  2. Posts : 1,506
    W7 Ult. x64 | OS X
       #2

    Personally I don't recommend using sleep functions in Windows. While it may work wonders in Unix based systems, it's not quite as refined in DOS based systems. It frequently hangs, disrupts processes and causes BSODs. Just shut down your computer when not in use, if you have a decent system it should take no more than ~60 seconds to boot.

    Some feedback from XPS users:
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=133613
    http://forum.notebookreview.com/showthread.php?t=79219
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  3. Posts : 1,039
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 Service Pack 1 (Build 6.1.7601)
       #3

    You need to load your minidump files so people can view it: https://www.sevenforums.com/crash-loc...d-problem.html
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  4. Posts : 2
    Windows 7 Professional 32-bit
    Thread Starter
       #4

    Sorry about that, here is the dump file (hot off the press!)
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