factory reset query
hi guys have an old del latitude d505 running xp need to factory rest it when a go into the advanced boot options via pressing f8 the repair or reset option isnt there just option to safe mode debug...
View ArticleNo Video/no signal msg. when trying to connect hdmi to hdmi to hdtv
Can't figure out why I can't connect to my hdtv with hdmi to both. Blank black screen. It came with a vga/dvi adapter which I have successfully used to hook to another monitor (vga in) and check the...
View Articledeploying omsa from ome fails uploading from client
I'm running the ome website from my workstation.I browse to the 7.1 msi on my machine. I create the job and it fails right away with:Exception message: The system cannot open the device or file...
View ArticleDell U2913WM 29" Wide Monitor
I've got a number of users on my network who want dual-screen setups so they can have more apps open side-by-side. I currently have a dual screen setup and wouldn't want to give up the screen real...
View ArticleDell Service is the worst
All Dell support is outsourcedn to India, They are rude,arrogant, unitellegent and are only able to read from a script. If Dell wants anymore of my business they'll provide tech support in the US and...
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Battery life
my battery has gone messed up.when i have the charger plugged in, it says plugged in, not charging how can i change this? it say's the battery life is on 1%it is really annoying, if the charger comes...
View ArticleDell Vostro 220 PCIe Slots
Hello,will the PCIe slots on on the G45M03 in the Vostro 220 work with PCIe x16 2.0, PCIe x16 2.1 and/or PCIe x16 3.0 interfaced graphics cards?Many thanks
View Articlexps 8500 desk top delay
ordered on Oct. 19 2012, delayed oct. 29,delayed nov 9, delayed nov 12, delayed nov.19, delayed nov. 21, delayed to nov 28th. did it ship yet? I am already getting billed and already got the warrenty...
View ArticleVostro 3360 desktop mode battery charge
Hi,I got a little question :)I mainly use my laptop (vostro 3360) as desktop pc, plugged in to the network, so I decided to enable "desktop mode battery charge" as it should increase battery life.But...
View ArticleAdding PDUs to the compatibility list
I have a ton of APC AP8858 PDUs.Any idea when OMPC will add them to the compatiblity list?They are discoverable but when I click on them the entire device page goes blank.I also have APC AP7902 PDUs...
View ArticleDowngraded by Dell
Im keeping this short as even in writing this im sure Dell will not even care.In 2011 i bought a Dell XPS 15 laptop with all upgrades. Why because I live in hotels and travel a lot.CPU(2.4Ghz),...
View ArticlePC6248 upgrade from old firmware
How should I go about upgrading my pc6248 from 1.0.0.27 to latest - 3.4.1.7? I can't find anything online and the release notes have upgrade from 2.x.x. to lastest.TIA,Greg
View ArticleFan runs full speed after CPU upgrade
Ok so I recently bought an Athlon 64 X2 5800+(the 89w version) for my dell Optiplex 740 Mini Tower. Today I installed it and I can start everything and boot up normally but the second I try to run even...
View ArticleEcho Indigo IOx freezes Studio XPS 1647
An Echo Indigo IOx ExpressCard sound card is making my Studio XPS 1647 freeze whenever I try to use it. I am attempting to run VinylStudio or Audacity with this card. I've tried disabling all other...
View ArticleColor Calibration on Alienware M14X R2 help
Hi I recently purchased an Alienware M14X R2 with the upgraded screen resolution. Unfortunately the colors on the laptop screen are awful compared to my Ultrasharp. Are there any people out there...
View ArticleCan I upgrade my Aurora with GTX 670 ?
Hi, I actually got an Alienware Aurora bought in january 2010, with Intel Core i7 920 @ 2.67 GHz, BIOS A11, 6 Go DDR3 @ 668.38 MHz and a GeForce GTX 260. Is it possible to replace the GTX 260 by a GTX...
View ArticleLaptop screen turns off randomly
Occasionally, my laptop screen will turn off while I'm in the middle of using my laptop. I am not doing anything to cause it to turn off, and when the screen goes dark, all I have to do is move the...
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[X51] A10 BIOS Update Results
Let's discuss the new A10 BIOS for the X51. I'm sure there's lots of eager people who want to know what problems this fixes and I think it would be good for Dell/Alienware Engineers to be able to see...
View ArticleOffice Student 2010 Backup
In March of 2010 I bought a xps studio laptop which came with Office Student 2007 but had a free Download to upgrade to 2010.This was done at that time but in the last week the hard drive has failed...
View Articlecomplaints
I ordered a "Nintendo Wii U Deluxe Set Game Console with Just Dance 4 and Madden NFL 13" weeks ago. However, I only got two games yesterday, there's no gaming console in the package. When I checked...
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