I always try a "repair" if all else fails :) The Dell information about all data being lost, I seem to have come across that as well....
Yes, have you tried going back to the original modules? Modern motherboards are working on "matched RAM" modules, your motherboard may not work...
You changed from a single video card? Check the motherboard manual for if any special settings are required to be made in the BIOS for running...
After 4 years I don't get surprised if something breaks down, although I tend to see Asus motherboards lasting longer than most others. I...
Hi, Looks like it is incompatible RAM, Asus will have a RAM compatibility chart for your model at their website. It appears to work fine...
Hi, I would probably suggest to at least get the dust cleaned out. I don't expect it would have been so hot when it was a "fresh system ",...
If you go to Device Manager, find the listing for the Hard Disk Drive, right-click on the drive and select Properties, on the Policies tab, you...
Hi, I can probably give you some tests. You seem to think it is related the (OS) drive. You have a lot of disk drives. If you are...
Thanks Pete, I picked the wrong tab. Yes, I am hoping the command prompt will load basic USB drivers (only a maybe). Before a format, I...
System Restore from a command prompt (if the keyboard will work): How to restore Windows XP to a previous state
Hi, I expect the problem is in Windows. A simple test would be to put the Windows CD in the drive and see if you can boot from it. If the CD...
Yes Tom, I remember, "I think it's dead Jim ". Sort of a tragic sci-fi romance, it had everything :D My suggestions... Take care with all...
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That's a good update :) You are looking past the initial symptoms. [Trust your holidays are going well :cool:] The temperature readouts appear...
Something I would investigate is the drivers and any "helper" software connected with the keyboard. Check the drivers and software updates at the...
Just for other areas to consider, check that fans are all spinning freely, dust has been cleaned out? Heat problems can cause shutdown (is it...
Hi mva5493, Changing the CMOS battery is somewhat of a "maybe ". It may be at a stage where it is low, but not completely dead. A new battery is...
Something you can try I suppose. Start -> Control Panel -> Add Hardware -> Yes, I have attached the hardware. If you cannot see a keyboard, go...
Hi Hawk, It does have "dust removal ", but maybe like yours, it could be limited to negatives...it does not seem to be able to identify dust...
It is not "only "...it has been has been removed from your system. I expect it/they were key-loggers. Matt BTW, welcome to the BBS :) , sorry if...
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