Errors

When errors occur on the Xbox 360, the Ring of Light on the RF Board can be used to determine the fault.

Failure Mode

The nature of the failure can be determined by observing the red light lit on the front of the console.

Original Xbox 360

On the Original Xbox 360, the outer segments of the Ring of Light flash red to indicate the failure mode.

Front Panel (Flashing)	Failure Mode
	AV Not Connected (Does not appear on HDMI consoles)
	Thermal Overload
	Core Digital/System Component Failure
	Universal Error Message (UEM) On Screen

Xbox 360 S and E

On the Xbox 360 S and Xbox 360 E, the outer segments of the Ring of Light can no longer turn red. Instead, the failure mode is indicated by either a solid red or flashing red power LED.

Front Panel	Failure Mode
	Solid: Core Digital/System Component Failure Universal Error Message (UEM) On Screen
	Flashing: Thermal Overload