Dell Desktop not starting


  1. Posts : 469
    Win 7 home premium 32 bit
       #1

    Dell Desktop not starting


    a very old Dell Desktop of my friend only show Dell Logo at startup and then blank screen

    i put windows XP CD in CD ROM but nothing happens

    last thing my friend did was trying to setup networking on the system
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  2. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #2

    Try loading defaults in BIOS (or a CMOS reset if you can't enter BIOS).
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  3. Posts : 469
    Win 7 home premium 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #3

    i have no idea where the BIOS or CMOS is in motherboard

    thanks anyway GokAy
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  4. Posts : 5,656
    Windows 7 Ultimate x64 SP1
       #4

    BIOS is reached from the very first screen when you start up your PC. On screen it should say which key to press to enter Setup. Acording to Tips N Tricks: Comprehensive List of How (Key to Press) to Access BIOS for Various OEM and Computer Systems it should be F2 for you.

    For CMOS reset check your PC manual.
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  5. Posts : 469
    Win 7 home premium 32 bit
    Thread Starter
       #5

    my friend replaced the system RAM and it is fine now
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