What is acceptable core temp on XPS 435?
Hi, Recently installed a second large monitor on the XPS 435MT & perhaps it is my imagination but the fan might be running a bit louder. Installed Core Temp 1.0 RC3 the Cores are running around 50...
View ArticleM17x R3 6990m Screen Tearing
I am experiencing a lot of screen tearing on startup, video playback, games and shutdown with my system. This has happened since I received a replacement video card/heatsink and is just getting worse....
View ArticleInternet Explorer 9, Dell 2135cn MFP,...
Good afternoon.While printing to our Dell printer from Internet Explorer the print crashes with a ‘COM Surrogate Crash’Something things we have tried to work around the issue. • Tried printing various...
View ArticleFreezing issue to do with HD4000 graphics drivers.
Hey, I received my Inspiron 7720 today, and after going through the initial stages I logged in, only to have the computer freeze. After turning it off and on again, I tried to log in again and the same...
View ArticleLatitude CPi Failed HDD.
I've been using my CPi for legacy programs that are not supported under Windows 7. These programs relate to Amateur Radio, especially in emergency communications, for reporting and recording weather...
View ArticleTrouble Scanning Multiple Pages on Dell All in One
Hi, I am using my Dell All in One 946 strictly as a scanner. I do not have ink cartridges in it. It is attached to my computer which has Windows 7. I have no problem scanning single pages...
View ArticleDell Inspiron 7520 Keyboard "J" Key "Stuck" Issue
Dear All, I have just received my new Dell Inspiron 15R SE (7520) TODAY. At first, everything seemed fine, I configured the computer for initial use and it was starting up fine. A few minutes later, I...
View ArticleWindows 8 x64 Driver Solution
Hi All I happen to have a Dell Precision M4600. I have Windows 8 now since I am a MSDN subscriber. Note: not all Dell laptops will be able to upgrade to Windows 8 and if you are not sure contact a...
View ArticleDVD RW Won't Recognize DVD Media After System Reinstall
I just got a used Dell Dimension 8300 and did a complete reinstall of WinXP from the Dell reinstallation CD and now I find that the TDK DVDRW-420N DVD drive won't recognize any DVD's. CD's are no...
View ArticleAlienware | no boot
I'm going to leave an article with the best steps to troubleshoot a computer that doesn't boot. Save this article, might be helpful eventually.My Alienware Computer is not booting
View ArticleIDT Audio on Vostro 3550
I have tried to use a line-in mike on my Vostro 3550 (Windows 7 Professional 64 bit) with Dragon Naturally Speaking v12. Dragon can't find the sound system. I have tried several things none of which...
View ArticleFactory Reset Procedure for 5424
I searched and found a few threads that mention this. They all seem to all reference a link that no longer works. Please advise and thanks in advance :)
View ArticleSecond video card for Dell Optiplex 980
Hi, My Optiplex 980 has an ATI Radeon HD 3450 with two monitors connected. In order to run a third monitor, I bought a Windows 7-compatible video card and installed in the PCI slot (regular PCI, not...
View ArticleDoes Dell XPS 8300 support 4TB hard drives
I have Dell XPS 8300 bought in December 2011. It has two Seagate 500GB drives in Raid 0, DVD burner and a Blue Ray Burner. I've read that it has space for a third hard drive and that's why I would like...
View ArticleIntermittent HDMI on DELL S500 projector
I bought the S500 projector for my wife to use in her classroom. The HDMI signal gets lost. One day she is using the projector fine and the next day it says it can't find signal for the HDMI source....
View ArticleReinstall
When I went to reinstall Windows 7 (because I installed the drivers in the wrong order) it just installed over the existing files. So now the recovery drive is maxed out in space. How do I delete...
View ArticleHow to Enter Intel Option ROM from an XPS 410 DELL?
i need to know so i can disable my RAID
View ArticleAlienware Area 51 Alx Upgrade Inquiry
Hi I want to upgrade my alx without sacrificing the lighting on it. I am interested in installing the asrock z77 fatality professional and the 3770k. I have 2 main questions will i be able to use my...
View ArticlePE R620 with Internal Dual SD Module
Recently purchased a R620 with the dual SD module. Came with Item 342-1627 "2GB SD Card for RIPS". I cannot find this item in Dell's part section. I'd like to add in the second redundant SD card....
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How to downgrade BIOS on Dell Inspiron N4050?
Hi all, I just bought a Dell Inspiron N4050 and everything was working properly until I decide to upgrade my BIOS version, from A06 to A07. This was indicated as recommended upgrade on Dell Support...
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