Forum Post: RE: Which RAM do I need?
Its definitely a SFF; the USFF is a different size and design. I found the spec sheet on Dell Support. I measured it just to make sure it wasn't the Desktop model. The RAM modules on the Crucial site...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Extended display not in correct resolution
Ok after fiddling with the AMD Catalyst Control Center, I am able to get extended display, but the viewable area in 1 screen is slightly smaller than the other screen (about 1 inch margin less on all...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Which RAM do I need?
Crucial is showing the same part numbers for the MT and SFF, so they have to be identical modules. You said height is the problem in your system. So what's above the modules that might interfere with...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Inspiron 660s, can't find Windows 8.1 update
You may need to uninstall KB2871389, reboot and then reinstall it before the Win 8.1 update is available in the store. Seems to be a common problem.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Display drivers for Windows 8 Dimension E520
I am trying to help my wife who has an E520 and Dimension 5100 for her daughter. (some of this may be off point...please forgive me) I came to this because the 520 ant the 5100 were upgraded to win 7...
View ArticleForum Post: Vostro 420 powers off when Start->Sleep selected in Win 7 Pro
I've been having problems with unexpected power off when coming out of sleep since Oct 2013. This particular problem began after the start of the year. I've updated the BIOS to the latest, v1.3.0,...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell OptiPlex 9010 AIO - Random Flashing / Blinking Screens
Any I tried to install the latest Intel video driver, however it won't allow me! apparently Dell has customised the intel video driver to fit the 9010 AIO's on screen display menu and brightness...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Can I use my Vista Reinstallation DVD to reinstall Vista on...
Thanks to both of you for your answers, that helps me a lot and I feel better knowing it should work, because as I mentioned, I heard a lot of opposing info in other forums.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Can I use my Vista Reinstallation DVD to reinstall Vista on...
When I look at the link re drivers for my system it does not specify which are System files which it says I should load first. It does not have a category System Files in the drop down menu. It shows...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Hard drive problem? Can you help me diagnose it?
Thanks for your reply. Was pretty sure it is dead but just wanted some confirmation since I am new to this dead hard drive stuff. (In 25 years of computing this is my first dead internal hard drive!)...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Dell XPS 2710 All-In-One Won't Boot, Screen Completely Blank
After poring over the service manual, testing the components inside the machine, and reading everything I can about the 2710, I've come to the conclusion that the problem is either because of a...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Hard drive problem? Can you help me diagnose it?
If this is your first internal hard drive failure in 25 years, you sure have been lucky.
View ArticleForum Post: how to remove hard drive backup
Hello all, I bought a Dell computer recently, with Windows 7 Home Premium. Began using the Dell backup and recovery manager. My intent was to make the first backup for the computer. Wrongly did an...
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Hard drive problem? Can you help me diagnose it?
I tend to replace my computer every 4 - 5 years and who knows if it's good or bad - but it seems to have been good, I leave it on most of the day and turn it off every night. And I don't play games -...
View ArticleForum Post: xps 8500 power issue
My 15 month old xps 8500 suddenly shut down. Fan not running power button won't restart syste. I replaced the power supply with no results. Amber led on mother board steady. Is there any way to test...
View ArticleForum Post: Where is the ambient temperature sensor supposed to be...
I inherited a SFF XPS210 desktop that needed a new Power supply, which I replaced. For some reason, the ambient thermal sensor was removed, which causes the case fan to run at full speed all the time....
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Inspiron 660 incompatible with internal TV Tuner cards and...
* Only the products purchased from Dell are guaranteed to work with the Dell PCs. Products from other vendors (even with the same model numbers) may not function properly.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: PCIe x1 slot in a brand new inspiron 660s doesnt detect tv...
I have / had the exact same problem with my older TV Tuner cards. Only the Hauppauge WinTV-HVR-2250 tuner card purchased directly from Dell seems to work. Three others were NOT detected. Good luck.
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Wake on LAN not working on Optiplex 9020
Hi, I've 40 dell gx9020 SFF in my laboratory and I've got this same problem, pls advice. Thanks. --william
View ArticleForum Post: RE: Hard drive problem? Can you help me diagnose it?
pdsnickles You are probably right, have always switch off all our systems at night, or when away from the house/office and pull the plugs from the outlets. But, 2013 and so far 2014 has started off...
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