Re: XPS 8300 - Ivy Bridge & RAM support
bagerlk,You should not rely on the retail Intel chipset specifications when discussing Dell OEM (original equipment manufacturer) hardware. The Ivy Bridge CPU will not be validated on the XPS 8300 with...
View ArticleRe: Dimensions e510 upgrade to Windows 7 64 bit
If the BIOS recognizes the memory, so should Windows. You might try updating your chipset drivers straight from Intel. They have an online utility for this purpose.
View ArticleRe: Why is this the worst forum i have visited????
Baff,Most users on this forum buy Alienware, XPS, Inspiron. Very few get Precision. You should contact Dell Technical Support for your country. The service tag you provide them will route you to...
View ArticleRe: Bios update failed on dimension 5150C
It's cheaper to replace the motherboard than have a specialist perform a repair.The 5150 is an old model, but a relative of mine has one and although the power supply failed once, it still works well.
View ArticleRe: Dimension 8400 Rebuild
Could anyone proivde info re: experience (success, issues, tips) with replacing a Dimension 8400 hard drive with an SSD? I don't need a lot of storage space, but I think the original Maxtor HD has seen...
View ArticleRe: Dell optiplex gx620
Yea! You guys are right, I just took off the front bezel, And I can see the pop rivets... Bummer...Guess i will have to paint it on the computer... Thank you guys...
View ArticleHow do I contact Dell's corporate office? Please help?
Our company have been a loyal dell customer for years. As I office manager it is my responsability to purchase all necessary equipment for the firm. We are mid-size Manhattan law firm and have about...
View ArticleRe: Dell Dimension 2400 Jumpers and Fan
There is one more crazy advice, you can see small mesh on top or the the side of PCI slots, measure it in metric system, I would try to see if the measurements at least 40 mm wide - you can stick extra...
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Re: Service Tag doesn't match computer
Ok found it. USB will have issues without the chipset driver.NVIDIA GeForce 6150 LE and NVIDIA nForce 430nForce 4 series:430 / GeForce 6150SE, 430 / GeForce 6150LE, 430 / GeForce 6150, 430 / Geforce...
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Re: How do I contact Dell's corporate office? Please help?
Dell Corporate HeadquartersDell Inc.One Dell WayRound Rock, Texas 78682United StatesPhone: (877) 717-3355Fax: (512) 283-6161View Additional Phone Numbers 1 Dell Way, Round Rock,...
View ArticleRe: How do I contact Dell's corporate office? Please help?
Sir, your concerns have been brought to the attention of Dell management.
View ArticleHistory on Service tag
I bought a used 2320 that is not working, can a dell rep. release any repair history on it? Thanks Michael
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Re: SD 13-1 media card reader in Dell Dimension 5150
You may need to update the firmware. However DEINSTALL ANY ANTIVIRUS SOFTWARE before you try it. Update the firmware and driver. Then reinstall antivirus software.Removable Storage -...
View ArticleRe: History on Service tag
You can look this up online based on the "SERVICE TAG" which is also the serial number.http://www.dell.com/support/home/us/en/19?c=us&s=dhs&cs=19&l=enEnsure your system is covered by...
View ArticleRe: Upgrading power unit
I found something interesting. You have choice of only 750 watt and 1000 watt proprietary power supplies - proprietary due to motherboard connectors 20 pin and 24 pin. Since you need stronger one, the...
View ArticleRe: XPS 730X Randomly will not start, fan runs loudly, no POST
I have had the same problem for over a year, usually can get the computer to come up within 30 minutes of playing with it. I bought a new computer as I did not feel the need to replace components,...
View ArticleAlienware X51 changing GPU will I void my warranty?
Hi, I have an Alienware x51 and like I said I am planning on changing my GPU. Right now I am considering either a 660ti or a 670. What I want to know is will I void my warranty? I have a one year...
View ArticleRe: History on Service tag
That doesn't show any repair history, it has been dropped and one corner is broke. I am getting no display you can tell the backlight is on. I tried the external vga to with the same result. So I am...
View ArticleXPS 8500
The HDMI port on the back of my 8/2012, XPS 8500 has a cap with a circle and a slash on it.Does this mean I can't use a HDMI cable to connect it to my tv?Or does it just mean I need to pop that cap...
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