less than day old 8500 freezes on Dell logo
I was getting only the logo on a black screen. after a couple of restarts, it now has the Dell logo on a strange red background. I cant run diagnostic since it wont do anything. i have tried only...
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Dimension 8400's do not have the ability to have BIOS viruses.There are malware that could DESTROY the bios but not any that could reside in the bios.Bios viruses have to do with INTEL AMT and VPRO AND...
View ArticleRe: less than day old 8500 freezes on Dell logo
A microsoft update is responsible for this problem.MS Update/QFE causing hang on Dell Logo screenModel(s) Affected: Multiple Consumer SystemsIssue: After applying latest MS update, system is hanging on...
View ArticleRe: DELL XPS STUDIO 9100 FREEZES CONSTANTLY FEEL LIKE I WAS SCAMMED BY DELL +...
I also have an Studio XPS 9100 with a similar problem. I ran the Dell Diagnostic and here are the results:Error Code 0123.Msg: Error Code 2000-0123Msg: Memory – integrity test failedThen, after test...
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You are talking about the Windows password. This is a software password and moving the motherboard jumper is not going to help.Let me know if one of these results helps.Good luck!
View ArticleRe: XPS 8500 Power connectors?
OK I see I've got 2 6 pin connectors free (P7 and P8) so I should be fine with the video card. Any idea on the SATA power? I have one free SATA type connector P3 (same as going into HD) but it has 2...
View ArticleRe: DELL XPS STUDIO 9100 FREEZES CONSTANTLY FEEL LIKE I WAS SCAMMED BY DELL +...
Hi V0X,This points to a memory error. Let me suggest you boot to a CD with memtest and run that.
View ArticleDell Studio XPS 9100
I've seen numerous threads on the Studio XPS 9100 Freezing, having BSOD etc. My system started experiencing these same problems around October or November of 2012. It is now January 2013 and I've...
View ArticleRe: DELL XPS STUDIO 9100 FREEZES CONSTANTLY FEEL LIKE I WAS SCAMMED BY DELL +...
The codes "appear" to point to not only a memory error, but also a motherboard error. I don't have an external USB drive or blank CD to boot from to run memtest
View ArticleRe: DELL XPS STUDIO 9100 FREEZES CONSTANTLY FEEL LIKE I WAS SCAMMED BY DELL +...
Also, when running the Dell diagnostic, the entire system froze and had to be hard reset. The error regarding CPU 0 was listed just prior to the system froze.
View ArticleRe: DELL XPS STUDIO 9100 FREEZES CONSTANTLY FEEL LIKE I WAS SCAMMED BY DELL +...
Update - Dell is replacing the motherboard which appears to be having problems communicating with the RAM
View ArticleRe: Dell Studio XPS 9100
No further comments are needed on this thread. Dell is replacing the motherboard after seeing these error codes. Funny thing is, I was never asked by the technician to run these tests in the first...
View ArticleRe: studio 540 will not boot up
I have the same problem except I get 2 beeps when try to reboot???If I unplug the computer from power for 30 minutes it will boot up normally. It then runs for about 15 minutes OK, then freezes up....
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 620 MT Power button driving me crazy (hit and miss response)
No make sure power is off else you will blow a fuse (if your have a UK plug the fuse will blow in the power cable else in the box itself). I did say earlier that flicking the switch back and forwards...
View ArticleRe: What is the size of the fan on the Dell Inspiron 660?
Hey, got a quick question for you. I saw that the dell inspiron has PC3-14900 DDR3 1600Mhz ram, according to the dell reps, and the CPU supports up to 1600Mhz max supposedly. So if I get the 1866Mhz...
View ArticleRe: Big problems with OPTIPLEX XE in our company | Problems with PSU
I'm having the same problem with my XE. 2 days ago the power, 1 and 3 lights started flashing and it wouldn't power up. After an hour the lights went out and it functioned normally. Yesterday the same...
View ArticleRe: Big problems with OPTIPLEX XE in our company | Problems with PSU
What country are you in?Dell OptiPlex XE: Purpose-Built for Asia Pacific, Australia, Austria, Azerbaijan, Bahamas, Bahrain, Barbados etc.This is a user forum. The forum is not a direct access to...
View ArticleRe: Optiplex 790, HDD not found on boot
Not sure what a SATA cable is but I will find out and try. The Computer was new last school year then 2 months after receiving it, the boot up could not find the HD. Dell came and installed a new hard...
View ArticleRe: Inspiron 620 MT Power button driving me crazy (hit and miss response)
I offered to customer care, that I will take warranty. But they denied to give warranty as the system is out of warranty. Now I am trying to get fix with local. They still diagnizing the issue;...
View Articlebad bad monitor-dell dimension3000
before i give you the problem i must state that i am not versed in p.c.jargon when it comes to fixing thingsBasically for me to get my monitor to start up i have to pull out the power cable from the...
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