Re: Precision T3400 BIOS A11 problem
The 7b error suggests that BIOS is set incorrectly (or the hard drive failed). Reboot and press F2 to open BIOS Setup. Look for the SATA Operations option. It may be set to RAID or AHCI. Change it to...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 530S BIOS Problem
Fill in the blanks... What have you done and tried in the last 8 months? Have you installed a hard drive? Can you boot from a bootable CD or DVD...?
View ArticleRe: Configuring the Inspiron 620S boot screen
I seeIn any case, I was able to solve the issue and now I have a happy raid.
View ArticleUpgrade dell inspiron 570 power supply
I would like too upgrade my power supply so i can use the graphics card at this...
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Re: Light on Platform changes from blue to red
Probably get a better response if you re-post this in the Alienware Club forum.
View Articleblank screen but with cursor
/hi, I recently bought a 2nd hand Dell optiplex 960, 12 gb, with an added soundcard for creative soundblaster equipment. I was using Adobe premiere pro trial version and couldn't shut down a...
View ArticleRe: blank screen but with cursor
I would get the windows disks from Dell and reinstall.
View ArticleRe: Front Flap of Tower
Hitting it may work but you are just as likely to break the panel off doing that.
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Re: msata 32gb for hard drive caching
Hi Robert Moyer, Once the mSATA drive is installed on the system, go to the BIOS screen by restarting system, at the Dell logo keep tapping the F2 key. BIOS screen appears, click on ‘Advanced’ tab and...
View ArticleRe: A New Inspiron One 2330
Thank you very much this will help with the buttons and learning the monitor, I will try to find info on the camera on line.
View ArticleRe: 6 Beeps cont.
Hi Snookkrook,6 beeps indicates video card failure. I suggest you run the system with the onboard video by removing the GeForce GTX 460 GDDR5 1GB PCIe graphics card. Please replace the graphics card,...
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Re: Anyone tried installing Windows XP Pro on XPS 8500?
Great news - today I installed WIN XP Pro 32 bit on Dell XPS 8500.As expected WIN XP Pro requested SATA drivers.I connected USB floppy with Intel drivers.After a couple of attempts I found Intel Series...
View ArticleRe: 580s upgrade quest
Ok, from my thoughts - 560 ti will beat any 650 ti cards, however it will require stronger PSU, and it is already outdated, please provide your maximum budget for each component, to make our life...
View ArticlePCI Express Status Test - Failed Fatal device error detected.
HiCan anyone tell me more about the following message from the Dell Diagnostics tool:PCI Express Status Test - Fatal device error detected.eg how do I find out where the problem is? The link on the...
View ArticleRe: 580s upgrade quest
I don't have a maximum amount per component. I just want to keep the price limitation on the case, psu, ram, hd, and vid card around $350, with a $500 maximum. I am fine with rebates as well. Here...
View ArticleDell Dimension 2400 series, secondary drive 0 not found
After restarting my desktop, a black screen came up and said that secondary drive 0 not found. It will not allow me to do anything except hit Ctrl+Alt+Delete and it will just reboot and bring up the...
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Re: Anyone tried installing Windows XP Pro on XPS 8500?
That's good news, but don't forget you still need to update to XP SP3. SP2 is no longer supported by Microsoft and has security holes which have been fixed in SP3 and its more recent updates.
View ArticleRe: PCI Express Status Test - Failed Fatal device error detected.
Sounds reasonable to replace the video card if the existing one isn't working. Or, just physically remove the video card from its slot and and see if that error message goes away.You can always stick...
View ArticleRe: Dell Dimension 2400 series, secondary drive 0 not found
Do you have a secondary drive 0? Might be an optical drive.You can try this:Power off, unplug and press/hold power button for ~15 secOpen case and disconnect cables from that secondary drive 0Close the...
View ArticleRe: blank screen but with cursor
What color are the 4 diagnostic LEDs when you see the blinking cursor? Look up the error codes here, page 139.Dead motherboard battery and/or scambled BIOS settings? If the system was used and...
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