Forum Post: RE: XPS 8500 Recognition Problems with USB 3.0
I bought a new XPS 8500 in Nov 2012, delivered in Dec 2012, and I set it up in Jan 2013. After the first week, USB 3.0 never worked correctly with my USB 3.0 hub (hub worked fine with the old Vista 64...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Optiplex 620 Sound Issue
Yes, the rear audio port is faulty and the motherboard has to be replaced. Refer the following link to check the computer’s warranty status: http://dell.to/19jog3q
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell XPS 8700 - How to install Windows XP on it
Boot will stop with BSOD. You could try a cloning software with an option of RESTORING TO DIFFERENT HARDWARE (EaseUs, Acronis, etc.) Then you'll need different drivers for your XPS 8700. NEW INSTALL on...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell XPS 8700 - How to install Windows XP on it
I know of UEFI to Legacy boot and turn on iTel VT where can I get the right drivers for the 8700 for XP?
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell XPS 8700 - How to install Windows XP on it
What if I do not need the dual boot of Windows 7 and just want to get my old XP hard drive running on the XPS 8700, what else do I need to do?
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell XPS 8700 - How to install Windows XP on it
Please read the entire post for answers. Drivers: Intel and Realtek only are needed. See post for Win XP on XPS8500 for links (same drivers).
View ArticleForum Post: Alienware X51 GTX 650 TI Boost
Hi there everyone, i would like to know if an GTX 650 TI Boost will work fine with the alienware X51, because the GT545 is getting old for new games, i have the intel I3 core. Thanks
View ArticleForum Post: Hard drive failure?
No hard drive is detected. Despite reseating the HD and changing the CMOS battery (just in case), I am still getting the same boot failure. Also, please note that I replaced my power supply with a...
View ArticleForum Post: Inspiron580 Broadcom network adaptor Dead?
Today when I started my Inspiron 580 running windows 7, the network won't connect. I opened the device manager, and the netword adaptor wasn't even there, and there is not unidentified devices.
View ArticleForum Post: Dell Xps 410 graphics issues when trying to play a game
The graphics card i have is a Nvidia Geforce 7300 Le i think its the graphics card but i could be wrong whenever i try to play a game the graphics in the game get really messed up the textures stretch...
View ArticleForum Post: Which Pci-Express is used on the XPS 720 Motherboard 0CK520?
I need to replace my video card and would like to know if the Pci-Express slot is 1.0 or 2.0. That might effect which card I pick up to hold me over, until I buy a new system once Pci-Express 4.0 comes...
View ArticleForum Post: Dell XPS 18.....BEWARE Screen Lifting!!!!
I wanted to share my experiences with my recently purchased Dell XPS 18, with the hopes that others may be able to make a conscious decision if you're on the fence on whether or not you want to...
View ArticleForum Post: Will Sapphire HD6450 Graphics Card would work in XPS 410?
Hi, I have XPS 410, 8GB 800MHz Ram, Core2Quad 2.4GHz processor, ATI Radeon X1300 graphics Card, PSU:500W Would the Sapphire HD 6450 1GB/2GB graphics card work in my system? Is this Graphics Card better...
View ArticleForum Post: monitor wont turn on
Hello everyone, I just hooked up a Dell Dimension 4600 from adding more memory to it. And after I turn the PC on, it starts up but the monitor wont light up. I turned off the monitor and the light on...
View ArticleForum Post: SSD installation and enableing secure boot after it (Dell XPS8700)
Hello, I installed SSD on my XPS 8700 through the following steps: Installed SSD physically Disconnected HDD Changed in BIOS settings to boot from DVD-ROM Disable Secure book in BIOS, since it would...
View ArticleForum Post: Installing SSD in XPS 8700
I screwed in installation bracket (bay converter) to SSD and put it into horizontal slot of XPS 8700. Unfortunately, I could only secure it from one side of the tower with two bolts. I cannot remove...
View ArticleForum Post: Can't upgrade drivers for AMD HD6450.
This is really strange. I have 2 separate machines. An inspiron 546S and a Vostro 200. I started on the Vostro, put in the new card and it seemed fine. The DVI was working. Installed new drivers and...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Inspiron 530s graphics card 120 W Power Supply?
The 530s should have a 250 watt power supply. The best gaming card you can find for that price will be the HD 6570 HERE.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Firewire not working after win 7 upgrade
Yes. Under IEEE 1394 bus host controllers it shows 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller (Legacy), device working properly for the old and the new controller.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: CPU Swap
Prescott P4 Kit, 520, 2.8Ghz, 800FSB, 1MB Prescott P4 64bit Kit, 521, 2.8Ghz, 800FSB, 1MB Prescott P4 Kit, 530, 3.0Ghz, 800FSB, 1MB Prescott P4 64bit Kit, 541, 3.2Ghz, 800FSB, 1MB Prescott P4 Kit, 540,...
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