SATA issue under Windows 8
Problem: Unable to add additional SATA DVDDell Dimension 8400, [Admin Note: Service tag removed per TOU], OS: Windows 8Currently has internal SATA C Drive and a SATA DVD In Bios under Drives the four...
View ArticleRe: Dell XPS One 27 - Specific Model Specs (XPSo27-6472BK) .. Please Help
Hello Kiran K,Please help me in making a purchase decision about this model I see on eBay; XPS One 27 All-in-One XPSo27-4119BK.Here is the...
View ArticleRe: XPS 8500 - Ports on AMD Radeon 7570 Graphics Card?
Hi colifnitz,The AMD Radeon 7570 Graphics Card may have a combination of HDMI and DVI ports or DisplayPort and DVI depending upon the configuration. You will need to connect the primary monitor to the...
View ArticleProbable Cooling Problems
My PC is a 6 year old Dell Dimension 9150 Pentium Dual Core with Intel 945P CPU, with 3gb of memory.The Graphics Card is an ASUS ENGTS450 Direct CU/DI/1GD5 (with cooling fan)Power Supply is an Antec...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 545MT Startup problems
Apart from the keyboard and mouse, unplug everything else.I'm trying to find the checkpoint list, but my recollection is that even if you know what [4E] refers to, it's not real helpful.
View ArticleSetting up an Inspiron 660 with no internet connection
I am preparing to order an Inspiron 660 from Dell and a friend brought up an issue that may cause problems. This particular computer will be in a place that has no connection to the internet and most...
View ArticleRe: SATA issue under Windows 8
Hi JimW,Are you getting a blue screen error on boot? If so, what error is it?I would try switching the controller mode to RAID, connecting the drive and exiting to the OS. When it fails to boot, reboot...
View ArticleRe: Setting up an Inspiron 660 with no internet connection
Hi DABegley,Guess the guys at Microsoft didn't think about that one.Let me give you my honest opinion. Windows 8 without the internet is quite useless. All of those tiles on the metro page are there to...
View ArticleRe: Setting up an Inspiron 660 with no internet connection
So will the machine run if set up with no connection? I can get the Inspiron 660 for $449 and I don't think I can get a machine with 8 GB memory, 1 TB HD, I5 processor for that price anywhere else....
View ArticleRe: Expansion slot terminology
Hi Geezer207,The 3.0 and 2.0 designations refer to the generation of PCIe standards that the PC conforms to. Supposedly 3.0 is backward compatible, but as the saying goes, your mileage may vary.The x1,...
View ArticleRe: Setting up an Inspiron 660 with no internet connection
According to this article, it will.Whether it runs your programs depends very much on whether they will run under Windows 8, although you could certainly try compatibility mode.So here are two options...
View ArticlePower button on Dell Inspiron 518 Desktop does not work
I have a Dell Inspiron 518 by Text-Enhance">desktop Pc. The computer worked fine for a long tme, then the next day i pushed the power button and nothing happens. i tried using another working power...
View ArticleRe: Power button on Dell Inspiron 518 Desktop does not work
Hi skgraff82,I suggest you test the power supply.
View ArticleRe: SATA issue under Windows 8
If I use either "Raid AutoDetect/AHCI" or "Raid AutoDetect/ATA" I get a blue screen that says "your PC ran into a problem and needs to restart". When it restarts I get the message "collecting some...
View ArticleRe: No RAID option on Optiplex 7010?
Hello, Did you ever find a solution to this.. I'm in the same situation right now. I had an old Optiplex running xp.. that we imaged with StorageCraft and restored on a Dell Optiplex 7010.. I'm...
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Re: Probable Cooling Problems
Hi Spartan6,I suggest you to clean the processor fan with the can of compressed air as the dust accumulated on the fan could reduce its efficiency. You will need to connect the case fan to a molex...
View ArticleRe: SATA issue under Windows 8
Combined of course means the IDE channel is enabled. I'm wondering if this limits the available SATA ports. Let me ask Ron. He's got an 8400.
View ArticleRe: OVER CLOCKING A E521
Ok I found that Athlon 64 X2 6000+ with 89 watts only will work, eBay has a lot of them, just need to check serial number/ model numbers to be sure! It will cost you about 50 USD or so and will...
View ArticleRe: No RAID option on Optiplex 7010?
Ivan,It won't work for the reasons stated above. Please read the post before asking a question that's already been answered.Thanks and good luck!
View ArticleRe: SATA issue under Windows 8
I do need more help to get this going. I did considerable research and noticed some of Osprey's responses to similar problems but with XP. What I saw did not help. Odd that Dell would limit SATA...
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