Forum Post: Dell XPS 2720 touch - new SSD, clean Windows 8.1 Pro Install...
I plan to take out the 32GB MSATA and replace with a Crucial M500 480GB. I then have a copy of Windows 8.1 Pro (full) that I want to do a clean install with. Can anyone offer any advice on the steps...
View ArticleForum Post: unable to boot from external hdd dell optiplex gx 260
hello, i recieved a "hand-me-down" optiplex gx 260. after extensive research, i am unable to troubleshoot why my new "old" pc will not boot from my external device. my "tower" has a cd-rom, no dvd, and...
View ArticleForum Post: Dell Precision 490 Ram 533/667MHz
I picked one of these bad boys up on ebay. It came with 4gb ram (4x1gb sticks) at 533mhz. I understand with the quad channels its better to run 4 1gb sticks than 2, 2gb sticks.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell Precision 490 Ram 533/667MHz
Mixing speeds will force it all to slow down to match the slowest speed installed. So, you need to weigh speed against capacity ... Only you can say which you should do based on your plans for this...
View ArticleForum Post: Ram Upgrade
I have an Optiplex 745, what are the advantages of adding memoryrunning Windows 7 pro
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Ram Upgrade
Adding ram can help increase system performance. The amount of ram you can have will vary from system to system and what version of windows you are running. If you are running a 32 bit version of...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: XPS 8700 suddenly slow rebooting and starting
I just rolled back the Bluetooth driver and my problem with slow reboot was solved on my xps 8700 Windows 8.1 computer.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell Inspiron 660 Graphics Card Upgrade
YAH DUDE!! Look at that Picture!? (UP) it's exactly what you said ahaha xD
View ArticleForum Post: RE: unable to boot from external hdd dell optiplex gx 260
Did you change this default setting in BIOS Setup to use the USB HDD for booting, AND, put it first in the boot sequence? HDD Priority HDD (default) USB Device NOTE: To boot from a USB memory device,...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: unable to boot from external hdd dell optiplex gx 260
i purchased a flash drive. i need to format it to boot. anyhow, bios not detecting external hdd. does detect flash drive.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Studio 1569 not working after biose update to A09
As you have a laptop, best to post this in the Laptop Forum here: httpen.community.dell.com/support-forums/laptop/default.aspx Bev.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Problem of not sleep with XPS 8500
My week old Inspiron 3000 has never gone to sleep on it's own either. It's set to sleep after one hour. Not sure what the deal is. Gonna try a mouse driver update as it's using the generic driver.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell Inspiron 660 Graphics Card Upgrade
Hey! Dude sorry didnt see the pciture but ye well it will work well then but the problem is that i dont know how to install the parts can anyone just add me on skype so we can put the camera on and you...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Bricked area 51 x58 motherboard question, help :(
Best to this post in the Alienware Owners Club Forum, here: httpen.community.dell.com/owners-club/alienware/default.aspx Bev.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell Dimension 8300 AGP or PCI video card ?
Zotac GT610 won't work in Dimension 8300
View ArticleForum Post: Free System Backup Disks?
I know Dell wants us to make our own system backup disks, but I heard that if requested, Dell will mail out one free of charge. Is that correct? Can someone post a link to the request page?
View ArticleForum Post: Dell Dimension 8300 will not boot, message strike f1... f2 to...
I replaced the battery on the mother board, since I receive the message "strike F1 to boot or F2 to enter set up". I went to all possible configurations but cannot get the thing to boot.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Free System Backup Disks?
jthole httpswww.dell.com/support/diagnostics/us/en/19/nondiagnostichome Bev.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dual Monitor on Inspiron 660s
Hi there; just bought 660s and also require dual video. did a little research and bought EVGA GeForce GT 620 - 01G-P3-2625. Low profile, single slot, dual monitor capable. The power is a small concern...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: 8700, windows 8.1, on but won't wake from sleep
Judah, thanks for the suggestion, but actually A11 does not exist for the 8700 XPS. On a side note though, I FINALLY have this problem nailed down to a solution for everyone experiencing this issue....
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