C521 Boot and storage drive options, ssd etc.
Ok, I have an old C521 that i got free that I have been using as a htpc. I'm running Plex on it and its just fine for this. It draws low power which is just what one wants for an always on htpc. A...
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Open Call for Dell Community RockstarsWe are taking nominations for the Dell Community Rockstar program. Dell Rockstars possess exceptional technical skills and a willingess to help others. They also...
View ArticleXPS One 27
I installed a new hard drive without copying the data from old hard drive first. New drive did not seem to work correctly. I then reinstalled the old hard drive and it hangs up at the "starting...
View ArticleXPS ONE brand new self destruction, no one can help me to restore factory...
Yesterday we received one XPS ONE (915WTX1) similar, but not identical, to some others we already bought in the past. Apparently, the main differences are more memory (6G instead of 4), auxiliary SSD...
View ArticleTargeted Read Test Failed [Error code: WHD16-CZV
I'm using DELL Inspiron N530 Desktop. My hard drive model is: WDC WD2500AAJS-75VWA0 Device. When I run a hardware test from Dell Support Center. It showed the following error:Targeted Read Test Failed...
View Articlenew WD 4TB internal HD Black w/ Precision T7500
My existing BIOS is A-03 (2008). Should I upgrade to A13 BIOS (2013) ? Will it recognized the full 4Tb capacity. I will be using it as a secondary HD. Anything I should be aware in the procedure before...
View ArticleSwapping HDD
Yesterday while I was on the computer, our power went out in the area. About two hours later, power was restored. I attempted to power on the computer, but it wouldn't. Nothing happens ; no lights,...
View ArticleResetting XPS ONE 2710 to factory defaults
The following steps describe how to reset XPS ONE to factory defaults, with special regard to SSD cache configuration.Reset BIOS to factory defaults;Make sure that in the BIOS the SATA controller is in...
View ArticleMaximum HDD Storage for Aurora R4?
The Aurora R4 has 4 Sata bays. Does anyone know how much is the maximum storage capacity the system allows?Now that there are 3TB drive and higher, I am hoping it is quite a high number!
View ArticleXPS 12 SSD questions: secure erase? Partitioning? Fresh install 8.1?
I have an XPS 12 with 128 GB SSD. When reinstalling Windows from scratch, should I secure erase the SSD with a program such as Parted Magic? I've tried using similar programs but cannot get them to...
View ArticleHow to Clone RAID-0 laptop - Inspiron 15Z 5523
as the subject indicates, I have a Inspiron 15Z 5523It has a RAID-0 setup - 500gb HDD and a 32gb SSD. I would like to clone both, to make a hot swappable emergency backup, for when I am travelling, and...
View ArticlePrecision T3500 wont see new 2TB HDD
Hello everyone,We have a Dell Precision T3500 for our CT scanner. It had one 300GB HDD that wasn't cutting it for storage. I recently added a 2TB Seagate sata HDD. The bios sees the HDD, but windows...
View ArticleHard Drive For Dimension E310
Hello, i have a Dell Dimension E310 with one internal hard Drive capacity is 80GB. i wanted to add a second hard drive to the computer and i wanted to buy a internal hard drive and a hard drive...
View ArticleDriver for GSA-H21N DVD Drive
Does anyone know how I can download a driver for the Hitachi GSA-H21N DVD drive that came with my Dell Dimension E510? I went to the Dell Support web site but had no luck locating one. Thanks,
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Intel Rapid Storage Warning SATA Disk Failed
Dear All,I bought my new Alien17 last month. It was working fine at the first. But then, the computer starts getting slow and sometimes freezes. Then I found out the Intel Rapid Storage shows warning,...
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Internal hard disk drive not found.To resolve this issue, try to reseat the...
On a less than 3 month old laptop???HELP!!! I don't even know what that means.I shouldn't have to pay to fix this, I think with the money I spent on this laptop it should last more than 3 months.
View ArticleDell Latitude C840 HDD Password?
yes i know this is for inspiron notebooks but there are no boards on the latitudes, basically, i need to know how to bypass and remove the hdd password, i ruined the hdd that came with this laptop,...
View ArticleDrive seek error Dimension B110
I have a Dimension B110 that is getting a drive seek error. It can't find the hard drive. I have put others in there and it can't see any hard drive to fix, reinstall or anything.Any suggestions?
View ArticleYour system does not appear to have Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled
I got my XPS 15 yesterday. It is pre-loaded with WIN8. When the second time I start the computer, I got this message:"Your system does not appear to have Intel Rapid Start Technology enabled".I tried...
View ArticleHow to setup Dell Inspiron 7720 such that the mSATA speed is SATA 600 rather...
Hi, I have just added a Crucial_CT240M500SSD3 mSATA to my Dell 7720 and it's only running at SATA 300 speed. How do I change this to SATA 600?I have the A15 BIOS and am using W7 x64 Ultimate with the...
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