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hi, I have bout dell 560 motherboard with processor E5700 ,before I put the motherboard in the case I tested it ,I contacted power supply and memory card 8mb and monitor and I turned it on,there where...
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hi im new to the site, i came o own an xps 720 black case thought it looked cool and decided to rebuild the thing, however it wasnt till i ordered a new mobo that i found out in the confusion i got a...
View ArticleBrowsers for KitKat?
What browsers are people using with Android 4.4.4?The default browser and Chrome kept crashing with KitKat on my Venue 8 3840 so I switched to Firefox.Firefox crashes almost as often as the others....
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Dell Wireless 1801 802.11bgn will this work on 5ghz dual band router?
Hi all,I have a Dell XPS 8900 Costco configuration, Windows 10 i7.It has a Dell Wireless 1801 802.11bgn adapter. Will this adapter work on 5ghz with a dual band modem/router? Namely this one Not...
View ArticleXPS 8900 hangs at startup
I have a XPS 8900 that hangs at startup when I have my external HDD (Toshiba Canvio USB 3.0) plugged in. When I unplug the external HDD, this allows the PC to boot to the sign in screen. The next time...
View ArticleInspiron - How to Boot from USB
On the Boot screen (F12) there is no option for boot from USB, or Boot from other partition. Have SATA drive in external case (Win 7) USB 2, 2.5, 3.0. Computer recognizes it and can read/write...
View ArticleOptiPlex 3010 Desktop - Max Memory?
Hello, I have a Dell OptiPlex 3010 with 4gb of memory. I would like to upgrade to 16.I went to crucial and ran the scanner to see what memory was supported, but it says that the maximum memory on the...
View ArticleWhy can't someone help me?
I have an ongoing problem with not being able to access the forums. EVERY TIME I come back i have to create a new account.When I asked someone w/dell support after 1.5 hours and 5 different people,...
View ArticleNag, nag, nag...
I am SO tired of being nagged by MacroStupid to upgrade to Win 10.For third time this week I've just been offered another new update to enable the upgrade to Win 10. I keep hiding them, but -if nothing...
View ArticleXPS 18 Tablet not charging while plugged in??
Hello folks,I need help with a problem. When I plug in the charger to the tablet directly is shows "plugged in but not charging" but when i plug it into the cradle it works fine. I was wondering if...
View ArticleNo boot device available error Inspiron 530 Windows 7
Hello all,Just got the ....No boot device available errorSata -0 InstalledSata-1 INstalledSata-4 noneSata-5 InstalledIf I power off and then hit F12 upon restart and choose SATA-1 partition it will...
View ArticleXPS 8300 will not boot
I noticed my father's XPS 8300 running a lot when it should be in sleep mode. I suspected malware keeping it awake. I ran a scan with ESET Smart Security 8 and found nothing. I ran a scan with...
View ArticleCorrect memory speed for 580 1333 or 1067 MHz?
I am planning on adding memory to my six year old Inspiron 580 to get a few more years of life out of it.When I enter my service tag and run the parts finder, Dell suggest adding DDR3 SDRAM - DIMM...
View ArticleDell XPS 8900 System Desktop Computer "freezes and hangups".
I purchased a Dell XPS 8900 Desktop recently with Windows 7 Professional OP System pre loaded. The first thing I did was to make a list of the list of all system components, the date and version of...
View ArticleChange boot sequence
I have a new Dell OptiPlex 7020 desktop. It was upgraded to Windows 10 a few weeks ago. I am trying to boot to the DVD reader but can't. I start by pressing the F12 at startup. I get a message at the...
View ArticleThe stolen computer
Hello!I couldn't find any topics about stolen PCs or notebooks that's why i post in security topics. My father bought me a brand new notebook few years ago and after 2 weeks of using it I got it...
View ArticleHow do I install the H2C cooling system into my Dell XPS 720?
I have a Dell XPS 720 and I want to put the H2C cooling system in it, but I can't find where the power cable to the cooling system goes.
View Articleboot up issue
Hi, I have an Inspiron 530 and it gives the message disc drive failure on startup but hitting f1 it will boot up as normal. This happened after a planned power outage in town here. thanks for any advice.
View ArticleNeed Dell One XPS 2710 Motherboard
Hello,My 2710 went dark after switching SATA MODE in BIOS. I tried every tip listed here but still can't get to the BIOS, I think my mobo is bricked so, I need to find a reasonably priced replacement....
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