Alienware x51 5 beeps and won't turn on.
I have had my x51 for about 3-4 months now and after i restarted my computer it turned back on doing 5 beep intervals and wont boot up.. I have tried everything fixing it, I'm really concerned since i...
View ArticleGraphics card question xps8500
k so i paid for a nVidia GeForce GT640 from dell.com and asked if installing the 2# Nividia card would work they said yes so my main card is nividia also and sits at the top and their is 3 black slots...
View ArticleRe: Donot update dell inspiron n5010 to windows 7 service pack 1
yes i know that but i am not getting the message now .I ll take my laptop to a dell service point and do a thorough checkup
View ArticleRe: Formatted Hard Disk - lots of help needed!
Thanks, both of you. We're getting there slowly!My keyboard is now sorted out but I'm still struggling with the sound driver. I followed the link, downloaded the driver files and tried to run them. The...
View ArticleRe: Graphics card question xps8500
Hi LuckyNeko,XPS 8500 system’s motherboard has only one PCIeX16 slot so you will be able to connect only one discrete graphics card to your system. The three other black slots available on your system...
View ArticleRe: Unable to boot from Dell/Windows install disc
Thank you for the advice rdunnill. Luckily i was able to get the computer to boot from a copy of windows installer on a flash drive. Still unable to read DVD's but the computer was returned to factory...
View ArticleRe: Formatted Hard Disk - lots of help needed!
Hi MullA,For Kernel error follow below steps:Click Start, click Run, and then type CMD. Click OK.To change to the root folder of drive C, type cd\, and then press ENTER.Insert the Windows CD, type...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8500 100% Disk Usage
after all this diagnosing and troubleshooting I am really wondering if there is something wrong with the actual hard drive ... a lot of what you describe is a lot like a laptop I had years ago when its...
View ArticleRe: Upgrading GX620 to e4600
I don't think this CPU will work, but please let us know what happens either way.Someone here tried to update a GX620 to a Core 2 Duo E6300, but was not successful. Core 2 support was added in...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8500 100% Disk Usage
Could be right. Certainly a possibility. However, I don't hear any clicking/whirring and is 100% usage really a dying HDD symptom? (I'm really asking, not trying to make a point, ha!) Also, the fact...
View ArticleRe: Which graphics card for Optiplex 755?
Specs on the 755mt say 305watts - amd's site says suggested for the 6570 is 400watts - is that a problem?
View ArticleRe: can this monitor handle long hours of gaming?
well i just paid for 2 of them hope some 1 answers my questions at least =/
View ArticleRe: Which graphics card for Optiplex 755?
To be on the safe side,i would definitely suggest to upgrade the PSU.Mine was coming with a 375W but since i follow that forum,i realize that there is many differences in their builds.
View ArticleRe: monitor, mouse and keyboard stopped working
Roshan L, The LED on the Power Button Remains a steady blue and the system only beeps once when it starts.
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8500 100% Disk Usage
You should be able to use the Windows Reset feature to get back to a clean state, but you'll have to back up all your personal files on external media first and you'll have to install all Microsoft...
View ArticleRe: monitor, mouse and keyboard stopped working
If the monitor isn't working, how do you know keyboard and mouse don't work?Sounds like a video output issue if monitor works on another PC. (Was that tested using the same video cable from the monitor...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS 8500 100% Disk Usage
I noticed you are using Chrome. On some machines with HD and SSD, Chrome can "wait for cache" which slows and eventually stops the machine, even if a recent boot with little or no other software...
View ArticleRe: Which graphics card for Optiplex 755?
personally, i would try and run it first on the 305watt psu. if ur computer shuts down while running or u feel ur card is running at a higher temperature than normal then u shud look into upgrading the...
View ArticleRe: Dual monitors with AMD RADEON HD 7470
I completely agree with the "decline" comment. I have been using Dell exclusively for about 7 years now. I convince all of my clients to go with Dell, even when they fight me on it and want to go...
View ArticleRe: monitor, mouse and keyboard stopped working
The number lock light does not come on and the light for the optical mouse does not come on. I have been able intermittently boot up the computer. As a matter fact I am using it right now. However, if...
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