unable to add 4th Gb memory - optiplex gx620
We have 2 optiplex gx620 computers. Both a running windows 7 pro. For some reason, I'm only able to put in 3 Gb of memory. When I try to add the 4th Gb, the computers won't boot and give a beeping...
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View ArticleThe XPS GEN5 challenge
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View ArticleWakeOnLan not working on DELL Workstation T5800!
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View ArticleWhen i start my pc, power button turn to orange color and... nothing on the...
I using dell inspiron 2205 (All-in-on pc).As usual I was trun on my computer...but nothing happended...stay in black screen (When i trun on the pc no Dell;s logo, i mean.. seriously nothing on the...
View ArticleInspiron 2350 WiFi disconnects
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View ArticleXPS 2710 (mid 2012) and Windows 10
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View Articlevostro 270 compatible motherboard
The motherboard (type XR1GT) in my Vostro 270 is dead. No replacements, Dell would help selling me a new computer, no thanks. Does anybody know of a motherbaord (Dell, non-Dell) that would fit into the...
View ArticleDell Optiplex 3020 Wake On Lan
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I have a Desktop OptiPlex 9010 and I needed a fourth internal SATA port so I bought a MiniTower Motherboard which physically is a direct replacement. When I turned the PC on and looked at the bios the...
View ArticleGetting blue screens & sudden reboots / crashes since putting in Samsung SSD
Earlier this year I added a Samsung EVO 120GB SSD to try and speed up my 5 year old XPS (435/9000, i7 920 2.7, 12GB RAM) up a bit. I don't know if it's coincidence or not but it seems since then I've...
View Article2710 Blackout! What went wrong?
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My touch screen is not available on my 2710. It worked fine for a very long time.Calibration is not available...System->About says "No pen or touch input is available for this display."I noticed...
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View ArticleOptiplex GX270 Boots to Safe Mode but Not to XP Professional regular mode
Working on a Dell Optiplex GX270 for a friend. It boots to safe mode just fine but won't boot all the way into XP Professional regular mode. It shows going into Windows XP Professional but then the...
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