I did take out the XMS2 memory as well and still had the problem. I need to find time to disconnect the drives and boot from a CD to see if my problem is the Hard Drive.
Thanks for taking the time to help me. I will give a call to Dell on Monday to see if they can help troubleshoot my problem. Warranty expired, not sure if they will charge me.
As you said, maybe I can part the box out and recoup some of my money if I go with Option 4. Regarding option 4 do...
Cusideabelincoln,
Thanks for the ideas. I will give it a try, I think it might be MB problem. All the fans were running and i felt cool inside.
I have about 4 gigs if DDR2 Corsair XMS2 Memory.
The Dell was a Core 2 Duo, the older Core series. I forget the speed. Think is was 2.4
Looking...
DSF,
Thanks for the reply back. I forgot to mention, I even tried to upgrade to Vista and it hung as well in the very early stages. Have not tried to disconnect the drives yet.
The Dell is a about I think 2 years old. One of the new XPS system. I think it is the 700 model.
thanks
Hello All,
Needs some advice here.
I got a Dell XPS system which now is on the fritz. It seems when I boot up the system hangs.
It can be anywhere from booting XP or just booting up. i just freezes shortly booting up the system. I have swapped up the Memory and the Video Card.
I don't...
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