Re: bad PCI slot Dimension 8300
Thank you very much for your reply, Rajath N!I've already been using the current BIOS and Chipset drivers for many years, but I'll try a re-do. I know for the BIOS that just means a re-flash,...
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Hi coyote5,Thank you for your reply and for providing an update on the status.I suggest you to run the installation file for the Chipset drivers without deleting the old drivers from the Device...
View ArticleRe: Where is a diagram of the motherboard in the Studio XPS 435/9000 with the...
I SO understand this. I find Dell to be arrogant and as unhelpful as humanly possible. My XPS 9000 began having issues from month 6 after purchase. When I called for assistance when the...
View ArticleRe: DELL XPS 8300 - Lost Optical Drives after Bios A06
Thank You for your HelpWarranty Information shows Expired - January 2012It is odd that another Identical machine has the same issue. I was hoping it was some sort of conflict with the RAID 0 - vs...
View ArticleRe: Where is a diagram of the motherboard in the Studio XPS 435/9000 with the...
I SO understand this. I find Dell to be arrogant and as unhelpful as humanly possible. My XPS 9000 began having issues from month 6 after purchase. When I called for assistance when the...
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Also post your Dell model number and the version of windows your running.
View ArticleDimension 8300 - is it worth adding 2x1GB memory?
Hi GuysI have a dimension 8300 and it runs so slow even with fast broadband and is just slow to start up and load these days - expected because it's very old now! I want to speed it up. I only have 2...
View ArticleRe: Dimension 8300 - is it worth adding 2x1GB memory?
Hi From_Earth,I see 2x1GB PC3200 on Ebay for less than US$20, so it's certainly NOT worth investing £90.The question is whether it would significantly speed up your system. I would say probably not as...
View ArticleRe: bad PCI slot Dimension 8300
I think I may have already made progress. In the BIOS Setup, I did a (IIRC it's called) "Force IDE device redetect": I pressed ALT+E then ALT+F, save settings & exit. When I rebooted my Ethernet...
View ArticleRe: ONE 27 Touch Volume Controls
Hi, I have the same problem too.Would be great to find out what the issue because when using my PS3 on the dell XPS 27 I cannot turn the volume down!
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 560 Reboots when using Explorer
I actually did some more researching and one post mentioned that they had the same problem and it was only resolved after they reinstalled Internet Explorer 9 and the cause was actually Explorer 10. I...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 531S processor upgrade not playing with mobo?
This chip is an instrument of Satan put on this earth to make me insane. I cleaned everything very thoroughly, both pins & socket. It booted up and ran fine for 7 hrs. including heavy loading from...
View ArticleRe: PSU help needed
nevermind found my own answer out, for anyone thats interested it can only be used if your not using a Graphics Card thats powered by the PCI E slot. otherwise it becomes unstable as the extra 4 slots...
View ArticleRe: Optiplex 320 runs a Core2Duo e6700 with 1066mhz FSB
Hi Chris, I'm glad to read that your Optiplex 320 accepted an E6550 chip. May I ask what speed memory modules you have and are both slots filled (perhaps only applicable if you have a video card...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 531S processor upgrade not playing with mobo?
ChicagojonDid you use the thermal compound procedures, as described in the instructions?Are there any error messages?As far as I know there is not an utility available, that can check the voltages.It...
View ArticleRe: DELL XPS 8300 - Lost Optical Drives after Bios A06
Hi realthinman,I would like to see the picture of the BIOS main screen on the computer.In addition, I would suggest you to use different SATA cable to connect the optical or Blu-ray drive to the system.
View ArticleRe: Updated Inspiron 530 Desktop to bios 1.0.18 Problem
Well. Here it is, June 2013, and none of the answers on this thread do me any good anymore. Short version: Inspiron 530S. I'm having line-in sound issues (mentioned in a separate thread) and...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron One 2205 shuts down
Good Afternoon,I'm having almost the same problem. My Inspiron One just shut down while I was connected to the internet. Even the blue led light on the cord wasn't lighting up even if was plugged. I...
View ArticleRe: Updated Inspiron 530 Desktop to bios 1.0.18 Problem
Oof, sorry, it's a 530, not a 530s.
View ArticleRe: Inspiron One 2205 shuts down
Hi babyface2k,Due to Power fluctuations the motherboard would have gone faulty because of which when you connect the AC adapter it’s switching off.
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