Forum Post: Inspiron 660s, not displaying any video, bad gpu?
Removed the HD, tried another PSU, tried a video card, tried another monitor and video cable. Nothing comes on the display, no bios, no boot up, no dell logo, nothing at all.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Switching from Windows XP Professional to Windows 7 or 8
Hello Osprey 4. Thanks once again for sharing your never ending knowledge:) I've done what you suggested and ran the Upgrade Advisor and unfortunately I have some problems(again). My computer is an old...
View ArticleForum Post: Display issue with a DVI-I splitter from Dell Optiplex to Panason TV
I work in IT so my understanding of these things is higher than that of a novice and part of why this issue is so frustrating. Also it should be noted that i am also posting this in Microsoft support...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Switching from Windows XP Professional to Windows 7 or 8
2gb memory kit for OptiPlex 260. The drivers for the Intel network interface card should be on the disk, but if not you should be able to download them from Intel.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Studio XPS 435T does not switch on?
Hello Bev, thank you for the reply. No there are no ligts at all. when plugged in and switched on a little green light would glow on the back of the tower box, but now there is nothing! I have changed...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Inspiron 660s, not displaying any video, bad gpu?
New Inspiron 660s motherboard.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Optiplex 9010 Raid 1 disk failure notification and recovery
No, OMSA will only work on PowerEdge servers, but even if you could, keep in mind that RAID on the OptiPlex is handled by the chipset, and OMSA cannot manage/monitor chipset RAID (only Dell RAID...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Optiplex 330 CPU Upgrade
If anyone is still reading this thread--I would like to say that I have just installed a Xeon E5440 in my Dell Optiplex 330 with the use of an LGA 771 to 775 adapter purchased on eBay for under $10 and...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Hard drive problem? Can you help me diagnose it?
It amazes me that after all these years [ADMIN NOTE: Profane word removed as per TOU] still can't give you clear error messages that explain what is wrong when you get the blue screen errors.
View ArticleForum Post: I need advice on upgrading my Dimension e521
So about a year ago I was at a yard sale and mentioned to the seller I was interested in finding a computer; luck would have it his mother had just passed away and he wanted to get rid of her Dell...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Switching from Windows XP Professional to Windows 7 or 8
Hello rdunnill, Thank you for answering my post and for the info yours contained. Osprey4 says that you're somewhat of an expert on Windows 7 and that you can even run an old Waring Blender on it! It...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: I need advice on upgrading my Dimension e521
What you've listed would make the finished computer cost more than if you bought a new one and would not improve performance much if at all. You can get a $300- $400 computer that will run rings around...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Studio XPS 435T does not switch on?
Try installing a different power supply to see if this makes a difference, a 'Known' is required to check the motherboard and the other components.
View ArticleForum Post: NumLock problems on Inspiron 660s
The keyboard that came with this PC has no NumLock key. It was on by default until recently. Now it's off. I've checked the Setup menu (F2) and it shows that the NumLock should be On by default. What...
View ArticleForum Post: Problem trying to install a GeForce 9500 graphics card in...
I am trying to install a GeForce 9500 graphics card in my Optiplex GX 280.docI am trying to install a GeForce 9500 graphics card in my Optiplex GX 280 .
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell OptiPlex 745 black screen after login Windows 8
Now I don;t know if the version of windows matters since I have 64 bit, so do a clean re-install and reset the BIOS to the default settings, go into Drives, and select SATA mode to Legacy, it's...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: I have a xps8700 with plds dvd+rw dh-16aes scsi, can't find...
You are correct. I was able to delete the upper and lower. Windows reset the correct values. I now have only two problems left. In device manager, under the usb x hci host controllers (manufacture...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Where is the RAM slot in the XPS18?
Refering to the original picture above, the expansion memory slot is under the right golden rubban, to the left of the fan. Thanks to the Dell Technical Support for pointing it out during a phone call.
View ArticleForum Post: Network Connection Missing
Hi!!! I am having a xps8300 desktop pc. For the last month, it has a peculiar problem. While working, the lan port (RJ45) goes down. No flashing of light. And the cable connected to my internet modem...
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