Forum Post: RE: Mono question XPS 2710
Just to clarify, Dell will use reconditioned parts for all customers once outside the first 30 days from the original Dell invoice date. You only get new parts inside that 30 days.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8900 / 6th Gen Intel Skylake Freezing (UPDATED WITH...
InTheZoneAC - that's an interesting result. For the record, which version of BIOS is running on your system?
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8900 Rumors? News? Facts? Sightings?
I don't know that there is a rule with how systems come with ACHI or RAID but I have seen most OptiPlex come with RAID (and without dual drives, etc.) and most Inspiron come with ACHI.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Sec hdd
Check/reseat the data cable connection at both ends between that HDD and the motherboard, and/or try a different SATA cable. Also check the power cable connection from power supply to the HDD.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Screen flashes thru various colors super fast
Hmm interesting how like everyone has a response except mine lol
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8900 Rumors? News? Facts? Sightings?
I just finished installing a 500G Samsung SSD in another 8900. I disabled the secure boot in Bios. I enable legacy devices. I left the setting to raid. I have yet to have anyone say why it has to be...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: [F2] won't work when I reboot Dell XPS 8500 (or when I turn...
I read somewhere that the keyboard may be the source of the problem and it was. I finally got my hands on a Dell keyboard and both F2 and F12 work now. I created and used a Norton Bootable Recovery...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8900 / 6th Gen Intel Skylake Freezing (UPDATED WITH...
I installed 2.0.3 after discovering the freezing, but nothing changed. The factory bios version number was 2.1.0, I believe, but for whatever reason they don't have that newest version listed on the...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8900 Rumors? News? Facts? Sightings?
Are you getting the full 2,500 MB/s read and 1,500 MB/s write speeds with RAID enabled?
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell XPS 2710 All-In-One Won't Boot, Screen Completely Blank
I called Dell support and they told me the motherboard wasn't available. The foreign support was so condescending. What do you expect...the system is three years old were his exact words. It was $209...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Xps 8900 power button blinking orange
If that doesn't help and you purchased it directly from Dell, contact Dell Support right away. Within the first 30 days from invoice date (not delivery date) you can send it back. Then order another...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Black screen on XPS One 2710
First you stated our problems were caused by old hardware (RIDICULOUS), then it was because of overheating (NONSENSE) and now you're saying that our problems were caused by us installing flawed or...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8900 Rumors? News? Facts? Sightings?
Depends on the brand of SSD, On the topic of Samsung SSD's the magician software also recommends ACHI "Mode" for their SSD's to reach full optimization, As for the 950 Pro the driver will handle the...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell 3459 All in One Lags repeatedly
Thanks, that is a great idea. I will give it a try.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell 3459 All in One Lags repeatedly
It appears to be something called Service Host Remote: Procedure Call (2). The CPU goes way up during the freeze and I am not able to type or click. How do I fix whatever is happening to cause that to...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell XPS 8500 Needs New Motherboard; Any Parts Salvageable?
For what it's worth, I bought a used XPS 8500 motherboard on eBay, and installed it in a Cooler Master N200 chassis, with excellent results.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8900 Rumors? News? Facts? Sightings?
Raid enabled, 6439 read, 5417 write
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8900 Rumors? News? Facts? Sightings?
Recommend vs it makes a difference in performance, etc. I have done it both ways with the same hw setup and did not notice anything different. By staying with Raid, if I need to go back to a hard...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Static from AC511 soundbar
Has anyone actually searched the web for this? At least two fixes have worked. One is wrapping aluminum foil on the back an bottom of the bar to provide shielding. The second was using a longer USB...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell 3459 All in One Lags repeatedly
This is a control program that works to link a computer to a server. Is needed for a variety of reasons. I am on my tablet and it is inconvenient to do a lot of searching. Please do a web search and...
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