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Dell Dimension 8200 Random Artifacts & characters on Dell splash screen
Hello Folks, I have a Dell Dimension 8200 desktop with bios revision A09. During boot-up, about a forth of the way from the top of the "Dell Splash Screen...
Is Dell customer support on the level
Hey I learned something, never had to dispute a claim, thanks for all the info! My new system is up and running fine so far. Just a bit faster than my old system. Icing...
D8400 SATA Drive Image
I used the Symantec Norton Ghost Version 9.0 (AKA Drive Image) to restore two Western Digital 250GB SATA Harddrives that went south in less than 7 months. The first one was reporting S.M.A.R.T...
I tried to canceled the order, Dell fought
Vic Dura" The company is VISA, but it's sponsored by my Credit Debt union. But the block is on ALL charges, not...
Optiplex 270 On Board Video Question
Mike, Boot into safe mode, go into control panel and click the display icon. That's the best place to change the resolution, not device manager. Given that the...
Once again thanks
To all responders, thanks for the additional insight. I have max'd the resolution and yes that has helped greatly. I had forgot about the TrueType font. I...
Problem with 8400 Dimension
Hi, I was wondering if some of you folks could clue me in on what might be...
1704FP, 1704FPT, 1704FPV
Got two of the 1704FPs early this year and liked them. Just ordered two of the 1704FPTs with two new 4700s LAST NIGHT. Now today they model has changed to...
How to get rid of applications running in memory
Yesterday when I was trying to load some software, some of it would not load due to "insufficient resources" - in other words, memory had so many applications running that the...
PERC 4 performance
We just purchased a new 1850 server (2x3.4 Ghz) with 8GB of memory and a dual channel PERC 4e controller (internal drives are on their own controller); each channel is connected to 6 36GB...
PERC 4 performance
OK, back at work, I'm going to try to answer these questions: Disks are in a Powervault 22XS 14 drive cage (there are actually 14 drives being used, but two are configured in a...
Why is Dell screwing me like this 189
On Fri, 10 Dec 2004 14:22:02 -0800, "Lamont Sanford" At this point, if you cannot get...
Why is Dell screwing me like this 190
I have talked to many "elevated" customer service representatives and managers. I haven't tried talking to different sales reps. Perhaps I should. My suspicion is that the new sales rep would say "I can't help...
Why is Dell screwing me like this 191
I have seen the RLX products, and while they are nice enough, I cant recommend anything other than HP Blade systems. They have the best supported product (drivers, firmware, Tools integration) in the server market...
Inspiron 8100 power problem
I have an Inspiron 8100 that was not working for quite a while. There was...
Inspiron 8500 and Windows 2000 Professional
So I gave another try to this W2K on the Inspiron8500: clean-boot from W2K CD and reformat the HD, no SP installed. Then...
Inspiron 7500 sudden shutdowns
Inspiron 7500, originally NT4.0, now currently-updated W2000. Once every 2 or 3 weeks, it will suddenly and completely power off, including disk and...
Opinions of Dell 8600 Inspiron or D600 or D505
I have the Dell 8600 and find the keyboard being VERY POOR in quality. I have checked out many keyboards and the 8600...
Configuring new 4700
David M Don't bother. Just uninstall anything you don't want. I use the XP one. Get a spyware program and...
XP on a Labreastude CPx
I have a Labreastude CPx which I recently upgraded. It is now a CPxJ with 750MHz PIII, 256MB RAM, 30GB disk. I also recently asked for opinions re. running Windows 2000 or XP on...
XP on a Labreastude CPx 198
I'm sorry you feel that way. In any case, it was not a generalization per se. My statements are based on what I know of XP, having dealt with it a time or two and...
XP on a Labreastude CPx 199
I've got it running on a PIII733MHz Dimension. It will run OK in 256, but even for basic office-type use, web browsing, email, WP, spreadsheets, simple graphics like Power Point, you'll...
XP on a Labreastude CPx 200
In my case, it identified the need for a new driver for a video card I had installed vice the onboard...
XP on a Labreastude CPx 201
My first XP install was using a retail version before SP1 came out. There were no problems during the install and all the hardware...
Long term 100% CPU
Hi! I'm still running some 386 and 486 clbutt machines and they do distributed computing projects (in their own admittedly little way). I don't imagine they saw...
Help ! "rundll.exe" is hogging resources
rundll.exe is something of a mystery and there are some variants. some spelled a little differently, etc. at first i thought it was a virus...
Reuse RAM 204
Too slow" is way too vague a problem description. It could be memory issues, hardware issues, application issues -- or it could be that you've got a few dozen (or more) spyware...
Reuse RAM 205
I have a Dim4600, so you are probably using WinXP on it. You should have at least...
Reuse RAM 206
The Dimension 4100 can accept up to 2 sticks of 256MB low-density PC133 168-pin SDRAM DIMMs. Doubling the memory would help...
Dell Backorders 208
they may of screwed up your order from the get-go. i wonder if you had to remind them of any order details when you were in...
Question about keyboard malfunction and extended 3 yearwarranty
not really. it depends in large part on the tech that you get when you call. they are...
High Resolution Displays and Web Pages
I bought an Inspiron 8600 notebook and a Labreastude D800 notebook on ebay. I plan to keep one and sell the other. The specs are very similar on the two...
Fast turnaround on new Dell
Sigh. "pretty well loaded Dimension 8400" you say, but I warrant it wasn't an 8400MCE. Either a lot have people have forgotten what...
Dimension 8300 SDRAM Memory Upgrade
On the 8300 the channel slots are staggered alternatively. My understanding is that mixing DIMM capacities-speeds across channels may cause the machine to run in single...
Dimension 8100 Memory Problem
Hi, I have two identical Dimension 8100, Intel 850 - 400, 128 megs (2 x 64 megs rimms Samsung MR16R0824BN1-CK8 800-45). The BIOS is the A09 (I run...
Inspiron 8000, screen dead, OK on ext monitor
Typically there is a light(bulb) behind the lcd panel, separate from the panel itself. Sounds like the light needs replacing, or it *could* be as simple as needing to...
How interchangeable are laptop batteries
I've bought a couple of the 4400mah batteries to replace the 168 plus 11P, 3149C, and 75UYF batteries I've had in my CPiA366XT and three C600's. I frequently swap these batteries around between...
Dimension 4700 and GMA900
don't know if i can help much, but i would suggest going with even a low buck graphics card rather then integrated...
Replacing Inspiron laptop motherboard 220
I just finished changing the board on an Inspiron 3500. I didn't think it was that hard, but then again, I've been working with electronics and...
8400 disconnecting from internet
Hi there, I just got my Dell 8400, 3.4ghz p4, 1gb ddr ram, 2x160 gb drives raid 0, x800se...
8400 disconnecting from internet
Hi there, I just got my Dell 8400, 3.4ghz p4, 1gb ddr ram, 2x160 gb drives raid 0, x800se video card, etc on tuesday. It runs great...
Better to go with dell's router notebook wireless card than buy elsewhere 224
the inspiron 1000 is the only laptop that dell is selling that does not offer...
Better to go with dell's router notebook wireless card than buy elsewhere 225
When I got my Labreastude C640, I went and dug around on Ebay for the internal multimode (802.11A-B-G) wireless card for it. Got the original Dell part, in its original packaging...
Hidden parbreastion on Dell Comps
No, this is only *part* of the reason your computer does not say the full Gig amount. The other part of the reason is quite clearly and effectively explained in detail at the web...
Unable to attach, fax, or print
Not completely dead in the water, but not exactly pulling with both oars. Not sure what caused this, but I was able to to fax, print, and attach files to...
4700 floppy bracket needed 229
Update and good resolution. I received a phone call on Christmas Eve from a Dell manager asking if I...
4700 floppy bracket needed 230
I never said that. Dell uses a lot of quasi-sort-of-semi-standard widgets, parts, and attachments. The Dell Dimension 4000-series, 8000-series, Optiplex, and Precision system boxes all have two...
dimension xps gen4 HD temperature concerns
I posted this message on dell forums ----------------- I just took delivery of this system, supplied with a 80g maxtor...
Just bit the bullet on a UltraSharp 2005FPW 20.1inch
Just an update, I just hooked my 2005FPW up to my Dimension 4550. Simply stunning! I...
Very elementary wireless question
OK, that was a lot of questions, but I'll give it a shot. The first thing you need is a Wireless router. I prefer Linksys. Get the G model (WRT54G or...
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