Forum Post: RE: new mainboard for dell dimension 4600
As for XP, the OP should be reminded that support is going away in a few months, and that they are well-advised to consider upgrading to a newer version of Windows. My preference is 8.1 (cheaper and...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Vostro 220 motherboard - 1155 motherboard?
Thanks for that insight. I have decided to look for a system with a pre-installed mATX 1155 motherboard rather than make the modifications you have decribed. Any suggestions?
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Vostro 220 motherboard - 1155 motherboard?
The XPS 8500 has an 1155 board with one PCIe x16 slot and three PCIe x1 slots. There are plenty of them on eBay, or you could buy one from a Dell outlet store.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: No boot device available
Later on friday I needed to make a Windows search in my computer. I couldn't do it since the computer locked itsel every time I tried to search I couldn't do anything at all but log out and log in...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Bought wrong RAM?
Are you adding the new RAM in addition to the old RAM or replacing the old? If replacing, I presume you're using the slots the old RAM was in. If adding the new RAM, try swapping them into the slots...
View ArticleForum Post: dell dimension 4600
I have a dell that has a wireless antenna on it but it is lose from the back of the tower. I got it to light up twice. I was wondering if anyone can tell me how I can get it hooked back up to the back...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Fan Speed on new XPS 2720
I see reviews on the Internet saying the XPS 2720 is so quiet they didn't even know it was on, and other reviews saying the biggest problem is the loud fans. For me the fans are too distracting to...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Help! Vostro 460 graphics upgrade to radeon 7770
Is the BIOS updated to the newest version?
View ArticleForum Post: Dell Optiplex 7010 Windows 7 install hanging with SSD
Wondering if anyone has tried to install Windows 7 on an Optiplex 7010 with a Samsung 840 Pro SSD from the Dell Windows 7 installation DVD with success?
View ArticleForum Post: Dell XPS 400 not starting
I feel fairly comfy about replacing it as I've added a second internal drive, more memory, video card, sound card, 2 USB cards, and the battery on the motherboard. I don't want to buy a power supply...
View ArticleForum Post: Help
Very stupid question, but I just got a new computer, the 8700 XPS desktop. I cannot figure out how to get to the menu and make it go to sleep or shut down. Can someone please help me. Thank you!
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Help
A crazy and somewhat annoying bar will pop out on the right side of the display. That is called the "Charms Bar" even though it is not very charming. Click on the gear icon at the bottom labeled...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Help
Press the CONTROL-ALT-DELETE keypress combination and it will bring up the menu you are looking for.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Optiplex 760
I went with a more basic card than the 6450, but it was much more affordable. I can upgrade later. I went with a nVidia GT 520. I have come across a big issue though... I am trying to upgrade the hard...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell Optiplex 7010 Windows 7 install hanging with SSD
Ok, I found it - you need to tick Enable Legacy Option ROMs under Advanced Boot Options in the BIOS to enable the Windows 7 install to progress..
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Optiplex 755 youtube problems
Hi Ruben, I would suggest you to open the Adobe flashplayer installation link below in the browser where you are facing the issue. httpdell.to/1dRK4s7 Please let me know if this helps.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell inspiron 620 is behaving very weirdly and support from...
Today also it didn't came up after complete shutdown..i am totally scared that will it ever come up next time...tried almost everything...how come Dell can make these kind of desktops...desktops at...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Blinking amber light after installing second HDD on Dimension...
That does not make any sense at all. The person who asked the question obviously already had the second drive connected to the system and it didn't permanently damage anything. The only conclusion of...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell XPS 400 not starting
I feel fairly comfy about replacing it as I've added a second internal drive, more memory, video card, sound card, 2 USB cards, and the battery on the motherboard. I don't want to buy a power supply...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: BlueScreen error - Windows7
Sorry for delay, 1. I don't see 'Device Instance ID’ under 'System IR devices' on my machine with numbers after VEN and DEV 2. I did copy and zip minidump file but I don't see the option = 'insert...
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