Help Computer Wizards!!! - Page 2

Amber Lamps · 10-04-2010, 02:58 AM

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Originally Posted by Dave

seriously, he shoulda used my plan and got the other guy to ignore HIM

Ha I try something like that and boom moderation.

Particle Man · 10-04-2010, 06:02 AM

It is early so you may have posted and I missed it: after the initial bios stuff, you said you don't get the windows splash screen - do you get anything at all or do you get an error?

LeeNetworX · 10-04-2010, 07:48 AM

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Originally Posted by askmrjesus

yes.

You should start a thread.

Be sure to leave out any pertinent details.

Jc

*zing*

LeeNetworX · 10-04-2010, 07:50 AM

So you are seeing the SETUP / BOOT prompt? "Hit F12 for Setup, etc." Have you tried putting in a bootable CD and booting to that?

Papa_Complex · 10-04-2010, 08:14 AM

Need more information. Does it display anything on the built-in LCD? Does it make any sounds/beeps? Does it perform the power on self test, then just stop? Not enough here for a diagnosis.

Amber Lamps · 10-04-2010, 09:23 AM

Sorry, okay it turns on, flashes Dell on the screen and then black. I was able to get it to display on the external monitor with f8 . It then shows start up repaIr until it gives up . I've removed the battery, back up battery and unplugged it and will mess with it more when I get home. Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

Papa_Complex · 10-04-2010, 09:40 AM

During the power on self test hit the F12 key, then select "hard disk diagnostics" from the menu that appears. Sounds like your HDD is pooched.

LeeNetworX · 10-04-2010, 09:48 AM

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Originally Posted by Papa_Complex

Sounds like your HDD is pooched.

Yup.

Kaneman · 10-04-2010, 10:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Amber Lamps

He constantly attacks me for no reason... Heck, his post here was probably detrimental. Personally, I think that it is better for me and will help keep me out of trouble with Trip. I really don't need the abuse. I have a few people on ignore, personally I think that its smart sauce....why waste the time?

Shit's weak man.

LeeNetworX · 10-04-2010, 10:57 AM

10-04-2010, 08:14 AM	#15
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	Need more information. Does it display anything on the built-in LCD? Does it make any sounds/beeps? Does it perform the power on self test, then just stop? Not enough here for a diagnosis. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

10-04-2010, 09:40 AM	#17
Papa_Complex Nomadic Tribesman Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Brampton, Canada Moto: '09 ER-6n Posts: 11,150	During the power on self test hit the F12 key, then select "hard disk diagnostics" from the menu that appears. Sounds like your HDD is pooched. __________________ "Everything's better with pirates." - Lodge, "Dorkness Rising" http://www.morallyambiguous.net/

10-04-2010, 06:02 AM	#12
Particle Man Custom User Title Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Central NY Moto: 2003 SV650S Posts: 14,959	It is early so you may have posted and I missed it: after the initial bios stuff, you said you don't get the windows splash screen - do you get anything at all or do you get an error?

10-04-2010, 07:50 AM	#14
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712	So you are seeing the SETUP / BOOT prompt? "Hit F12 for Setup, etc." Have you tried putting in a bootable CD and booting to that?

10-04-2010, 09:23 AM	#16
Amber Lamps Moto GP Star Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 14,556	Sorry, okay it turns on, flashes Dell on the screen and then black. I was able to get it to display on the external monitor with f8 . It then shows start up repaIr until it gives up . I've removed the battery, back up battery and unplugged it and will mess with it more when I get home. Thanks in advance for any help or advice.

10-04-2010, 10:57 AM	#20
LeeNetworX SFL Expatriate #1 Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: ATL Burbs Moto: '09 Triumph Speed Triple Posts: 4,712