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Old 07-05-2009, 03:41 PM   #5 (permalink)
tlb77
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Re: Unhappy Dell Computer

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Originally Posted by wrench97 View Post
Enter the system setup by pressing F2 om boot. Look for Boot Sequence make sure the hard drive is listed first and USB drive last.

The XPS600/700 did have issues with the G15 keyboard that I don't think were ever resolved Dell's answer at the time was to use the supplied keyboard. Great answer/

They also did not like having a heavy usb power draw during the bios stage.

Ok made sure the boot sequence is the way you mentioned, but still my difficulty remains.

I have been within the casework and removed and reseated all the cables I could see (I did this earlier on today and again) no 'happy machine' as yet.

I tried a orginal Dell keyboard and which usb based, and the same problem occured, so it seems anything in the USB drives seems to un-nerve this 'unhappy machine'

Is it worthwhile me heading into the 'recovery partition' or displaying some system information to assist you in your help

thanks again

editied for spellinz
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