I have a Dell XPS 8500, with Windows 7 Professional, SP1,
with Spywareblaster, Malwarebytes, Avast , Windows Defender
and Windows firewall.
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Ram 12.0 GB
System type : 64-bit operating system
I also have
I have a Dell Optiplex 780 Tower, with Windows 7 Professional,
SP1, with Spywareblaster, Malwarebytes, Avast , Windows Defender
and Windows firewall.
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
System type : 64-bit operating system
and (external hard drives)
(8500)
Seagate Desktop HDD ST6000DM001 6TB
128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Hard Drive
(780)
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
Internal Hard Drive
This concerns the 8500
I do backups on the 1st of every month. I ran the 780 backup
with no problems. However when I started to do the backups
for the 8500 it wouldn't boot from the Rescue CD. It keeps
going to the Windows Boot Manager screen.
I load the Rescue CD and it reads it.
I then restart the computer but no message comes up to select
any key to boot from the CD. Instead it goes straight to the
Windows boot Mgr screen. It does the same thing when I try
hitting F12 or F8.
I've tried several times with the same result.
I run scan all the time and I haven't picked up anything.
What could cause the CD not being selected and disable
the F8 and F12 functions when just a month before it worked?
Yet the computer itself seems to function normally. I
haven't noticed anything weird.
Should I try System Restore or maybe use my mrimgs
and restore it to the last mrimg and then make a new
update from that?
Thoughts/suggestions?
I have a Dell XPS 8500, with Windows 7 Professional, SP1,
with Spywareblaster, Malwarebytes, Avast , Windows Defender
and Windows firewall.
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Ram 12.0 GB
System type : 64-bit operating system
I also have
I have a Dell Optiplex 780 Tower, with Windows 7 Professional,
SP1, with Spywareblaster, Malwarebytes, Avast , Windows Defender
and Windows firewall.
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
System type : 64-bit operating system
and (external hard drives)
(8500)
Seagate Desktop HDD ST6000DM001 6TB
128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Hard Drive
(780)
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
Internal Hard Drive
This concerns the 8500
I do backups on the 1st of every month. I ran the 780 backup
with no problems. However when I started to do the backups
for the 8500 it wouldn't boot from the Rescue CD. It keeps
going to the Windows Boot Manager screen.
I load the Rescue CD and it reads it.
I then restart the computer but no message comes up to select
any key to boot from the CD. Instead it goes straight to the
Windows boot Mgr screen. It does the same thing when I try
hitting F12 or F8.
I've tried several times with the same result.
I run scan all the time and I haven't picked up anything.
What could cause the CD not being selected and disable
the F8 and F12 functions when just a month before it worked?
Yet the computer itself seems to function normally. I
haven't noticed anything weird.
Should I try System Restore or maybe use my mrimgs
and restore it to the last mrimg and then make a new
update from that?
Thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks,
Robert
Did you tell it boot from the CD in the BIOS settings?
Did you check the CD is bootable in another system?
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Did you tell it boot from the CD in the BIOS settings?
Did you check the CD is bootable in another system?
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I have a Dell XPS 8500, with Windows 7 Professional, SP1,
with Spywareblaster, Malwarebytes, Avast , Windows Defender
and Windows firewall.
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Ram 12.0 GB
System type : 64-bit operating system
I also have
I have a Dell Optiplex 780 Tower, with Windows 7 Professional,
SP1, with Spywareblaster, Malwarebytes, Avast , Windows Defender
and Windows firewall.
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
System type : 64-bit operating system
and (external hard drives)
(8500)
Seagate Desktop HDD ST6000DM001 6TB
128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Hard Drive
(780)
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
Internal Hard Drive
This concerns the 8500
I do backups on the 1st of every month. I ran the 780 backup
with no problems. However when I started to do the backups
for the 8500 it wouldn't boot from the Rescue CD. It keeps
going to the Windows Boot Manager screen.
I load the Rescue CD and it reads it.
I then restart the computer but no message comes up to select
any key to boot from the CD. Instead it goes straight to the
Windows boot Mgr screen. It does the same thing when I try
hitting F12 or F8.
I have a Dell XPS 8500, with Windows 7 Professional, SP1,
with Spywareblaster, Malwarebytes, Avast , Windows Defender
and Windows firewall.
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Ram 12.0 GB
System type : 64-bit operating system
I also have
I have a Dell Optiplex 780 Tower, with Windows 7 Professional,
SP1, with Spywareblaster, Malwarebytes, Avast , Windows Defender
and Windows firewall.
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
System type : 64-bit operating system
and (external hard drives)
(8500)
Seagate Desktop HDD ST6000DM001 6TB
128MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal
Hard Drive
(780)
Seagate Desktop HDD ST2000DM001 2TB 64MB
Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5"
Internal Hard Drive
This concerns the 8500
I do backups on the 1st of every month. I ran the 780 backup
with no problems. However when I started to do the backups
for the 8500 it wouldn't boot from the Rescue CD. It keeps
going to the Windows Boot Manager screen.
I load the Rescue CD and it reads it.
I then restart the computer but no message comes up to select
any key to boot from the CD. Instead it goes straight to the
Windows boot Mgr screen. It does the same thing when I try
hitting F12 or F8.
I've tried several times with the same result.
I run scan all the time and I haven't picked up anything.
What could cause the CD not being selected and disable
the F8 and F12 functions when just a month before it worked?
Yet the computer itself seems to function normally. I
haven't noticed anything weird.
Should I try System Restore or maybe use my mrimgs
and restore it to the last mrimg and then make a new
update from that?
Thoughts/suggestions?
Thanks,
Robert
I gained access to the bios and the backup
is now running. However it still begs the
question why it didn't do this automatically?
Thanks,
Robert
I gained access to the bios and the backup
is now running. However it still begs the
question why it didn't do this automatically?
Thanks,
Robert
I went into my BIOS again and the HD
is selected first and then the CD however
I don't see a way of changing the order
and I don't want to mess things up.
So could you please give me instructions
on how to change the boot order on the
8500?
Thanks,
Robert
I restarted the computer and hit F2 to
enter System Setup and selected the
Boot tab. I tried highlighting and
clicking + or - to the CD/DVD ROM
Drives and also the 4th boot device
and nothing happened.
It says the previous procedure will be
restored on next boot. (126)
This is when I hit F12
https://postimg.cc/xqy6CcgW
Do I go into F12 and select Change Boot
Mode Setting? instead of F2?
This is when I hit F2
https://postimg.cc/YjqW60tc
However, as I said the + and - didn't seem
to work.
Robert
I tied it again with the same results.
When exiting it asked if I wanted to
save change and exit, not save the
changes and exit or load the default
settings?
The BIOS isn't by Dell it's by
American Megatrends -Aptio Setup
Utility 2012
https://postimg.cc/dLV6VNXg
I right clicked on the CD/DVD ROM
drives and it gave me this.
https://postimg.cc/w7M5pyRp
when I hit enter it gave me this.
https://postimg.cc/Ny6m4RS1
Should I try loading the default settings?
Robert
I already pressed + on all of them including
the Internal ODD and nothing happened.
I tried again and it's still the same. I can use
the arrow keys to highlight them but the + and
- don't have any effect. I also tried the ones on
the number pad and they didn't work either.
I agree, it should work, how else am I suppose
to change the boot order but it isn't responding.
Here's the exit page
https://postimg.cc/d775GGks
do you think I should try and load the default
settings?
Robert
You think I should try one of my older keyboards and
see it it responds ?
Robert
I tried using a generic ergonomic keyboard, then the 780 keyboard
which is also a Microsoft 4000 but with the same results. I then
searched around and found my only non-ergonomic generic keyboard
which has a USB connection. I think this is the one we used when
we had a keyboard problem before but it did the same thing.
I get to the boot utility screen and can scroll down but the + and -
didn't work as with the other keyboards. I think we can rule out the keyboards as being the problem .
https://postimg.cc/hhdNJBnN
Do you think by BIOS is corrupted somehow so I can't change
the boot order?
Robert
It seems both are disabled.
https://postimg.cc/F7TMwDHh
https://postimg.cc/PCcB5JDc
Robert
There's no cursor in the utility screen.
I'm able to move around using the arrow
keys and when I hit enter I get to this screen
https://postimg.cc/FkpQgCg8
I have to hit Esc to leave it. I tried + and -
but with no effect.
I don't understand why its not working?
Here's all the tabs, maybe it will show something?
https://postimg.cc/svGcWGj9 - Main
https://postimg.cc/bZNwMkZ1 -Advanced
https://postimg.cc/sBbfvLwJ - Boot
https://postimg.cc/QVQNd05p - Power
https://postimg.cc/YvsMsVKw - Security
https://postimg.cc/HJ8dD2d8 - Exit
Robert
You know, on second thought I'm not so sure I
want to mess with Aptio Admin Account. I could
easily mess up my BIOS so it doesn't work at all.
Robert
There's no cursor in the utility screen.
I'm able to move around using the arrow
keys and when I hit enter I get to this screen
https://postimg.cc/FkpQgCg8
I have to hit Esc to leave it. I tried + and -
but with no effect.
I don't understand why its not working?
Here's all the tabs, maybe it will show something?
https://postimg.cc/svGcWGj9 - Main
https://postimg.cc/bZNwMkZ1 -Advanced
https://postimg.cc/sBbfvLwJ - Boot
https://postimg.cc/QVQNd05p - Power
https://postimg.cc/YvsMsVKw - Security
https://postimg.cc/HJ8dD2d8 - Exit
Robert
I seem to remember that I had computer problems1) Make sure the "BIOS" clock is set to something sane.
after I changed the battery last time . What exactly
happens when the battery is changed?
I don't want to mess things up if I can help it and I don't
want to do this for the sake of the boot menu, its not
worth it. However, if you think my battery is going then
I need instructions on how to recover after I replace it.
I seem to remember that I had computer problems
after I changed the battery last time . What exactly
happens when the battery is changed?
I don't want to mess things up if I can help it and I don't
want to do this for the sake of the boot menu, its not
worth it. However, if you think my battery is going then
I need instructions on how to recover after I replace it.
Thanks,
Robert
Wow,,,, it looks bad if I change the battery but as you say
I shouldn't have to at this point but from your descriptions
I think to some extent 2 or 3 happened when I changed it
previously and you helped me through it to get it back
running.
How will I know when I do need to change the
battery again ? When I notice a lag in performance ?
It's still weird how the boot order flipped on it's own within
a month without me doing anything.
Could I use a flash stick to store the file? or should I create
folder for it? Would Imgburn see the folder or flash stick?
Is there any other settings I need to know?
Thanks,
Robert
Maybe this wasn't the best BIOS to choose for
the 8500. Everything else is great and it's fast.
It reminds me of my car. A 1990 Toyota Corolla
SR5. The eng check light comes on and then
turns itself off all by itself after a period of time.
This has happened (4) times now and it come on
again for the 5th time. I'm just waiting to see how
long it takes to go off again.
The crazy part is the car drives fine. I already
spent about $1500 to get this resolved and still
it keeps coming back. In fact, right after I spent
$1250 to clean the engine it came back the next
day! I've already replaced the sensor probe as well.
I have no idea what this could be. I've never seen
a car do this.
Robert
Well, I've taken the car to the same guy for the last 17 years
and I assume he runs diagnostics on it which gives an error
code as you to what the problem is as you described with your
links.
Unfortunately, they tell me there's 76 error codes for the eng
check light. I hate idiot lights because they tell you nothing but 'something' must be causing this to come on but its so weird
that it turns itself off. I've never heard of anything doing that
which is why it reminded me of the computer switching the
boot sequence all on its own.
I also thought of disabling it but decided not to as I would
prefer to get it fixed. Thankfully it still drives well but I think
my mechanic is stumped on this one. However the diagnostics
should show what's wrong. I don't have airbags on the car,.. its
pretty basic.
I use to work on cars when I was younger but I was never
good with electrical items. I wouldn't know what the hell I
would be doing. This is way beyond my abilities and I have
enough on my plate as is. I don't want to be messing around
with something I know nothing about. I'm just glad the car
still drives OK although if it didn't then maybe that would
give them something to worth on but also more $$$.
I do have to take it back in because the wiper's don't squirt
water although the wipers work fine (I already tried cleaning
them out). So when I take it in I'll show him the log I've kept
on the eng check light coming on/off multiple times and maybe
that will help him to figure it out?
ManyThanks,
Robert
Hmmmmm you would think the auto repair shop
would know all of this and be able to pin point it.
I try and keep the car maintenance and change the
oil (4) times a year with oil filter. In fact I just
changed it a day or so ago.
I just checked the reservoir, it's empty. So will fill
it tomorrow. They did replace the radiator cap but
maybe they forgot the coolant but the car's temp
gauge is normal?
Robert
Man, coolant systems can be a big pain in the ass! and
costly $$$$$.
I was going to top up the reservoir tomorrow when I
realized that they probably changed my antifreeze
and I have a different type and it's not a good idea to
mix them.
I also would rather not have to change the anti-freeze
to do this so maybe I can just add some distilled water
to the reservoir instead? That shouldn't harm anything
even if it's a 50/50 pre-mixture. What do you think?
I still have to check the manual but I would be more in
favor of buying a pre-mixed antifreeze/water when I
do change the anti-freeze.
Thanks,
Robert
The reservoir was empty so I flushed it out with
distilled water then added distilled water to the
reservoir to the halfway mark as they suggest in
the manual.
The eng check light didn't go out but maybe the
car needs to run awhile? In any case it's done.
I think asap I'll do a complete anti-freeze change
and flush out the system. I use to use a hose but of
course I can't do that now so maybe I'll drain it and
fill it with distilled water and run it and then drain
that and fill with the new antifreeze?
I watched these video's on how to do it properly but
I've never heard of turning on your heater/fan to let
the antifreeze through the entire system?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XdyZDw7jOP0
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uIrGzYAHy24
I was surprised he wore gloves to keep clean but both didn't
use any funnels and was pretty sloppy. I still would prefer
to use the premixed version but both used the concentrate.
I believe my car has a 6.3 qt capacity.
So use radiator flush first with distilled water, then just
distilled water, then add the antifreeze? I noticed the both
used the concentrate versus the premixed.
Robert
I checked the antifreeze and it all lookedCek tutorial di https://www.mayuf.id
normal so I'll leave everything as is for now.
'If it isn't broke don't fix it' As far as weather
it doesn't get that cold here usually but I'll be
sure to make sure I always have coolant in the
system and reservoir. Thanks.,
WOW! sorry about your buddys engine seizing.
That must have sucked.
I remember thermostats on the older cars that
got stuck and you could blow an engine because
it overheated. It was safer to just remove them
although then the heater didn't work but that was
OK.
Flushing your steering sounds allot like pumping
the air out of the line when you do brakes.
I want to thank you for all your good help
and great links on the computer and the
coolant for my car. I never would of thought
of adding distilled water to the reservoir
or turning on the heater or fan.
Also in passing I haven't had any mice since
you gave advice about the steel wool and
closed off all the entry's. I used flypaper
and captured (7) mice total. Haven't seen
any since.
Many thanks,
Robert
Just thought I would let you know the the car engine check light
went off. I hope adding the distilled water in the reservoir helped
and it stays off.
Thanks again,
Robert
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