Need help, power was turned off while computer was in use. will not restart. Says keyboard failure / invalid config./run set up.. computer only has usb plugs (no ps2), cannot enterset up/bios/or anything. Replaced mohterboard 2x with dell refurbished ones. changed power supplys 2x..Tried to reset to factory defaults /no luck. Machine has no add on cards installed . Spent 2 /4hr phone calls with "Dell". machine is out of warranty . no help..........read lots of forums and seems like this is a big problem? I did not change hard drives . they sell ps2/pic cards but have to be installed after boot , which i can not get to.. any help thanks or i have more dell parts..............LOST :confused:
edward a 0 Newbie Poster
Rik_ 111 Nearly a Posting Maven
Unplug the hard drive and see if you get a different error message.
edward a 0 Newbie Poster
Dell/Dimension/E521 ,sorry i didn't mention that . i get same front panel lights (1,2,3 ) no beeps . thanks RiK.
Rik_ 111 Nearly a Posting Maven
Remove your ram and make sure the edge connectors are clean then remove the CPU and check for bent pins.
edward a 0 Newbie Poster
did that tried putting ram in 1,3 slots also. no bent pins.thanks.
Rik_ 111 Nearly a Posting Maven
So, any change?
edward a 0 Newbie Poster
no change can do nothing to get in system, tried system dick in drive when switching on , also xp dick no responce at all .green ligths 1,2,3..........then keyboard error.
Suspishio 32 Posting Virtuoso Team Colleague
If you changed motherboards but used the same CPU & RAM as before, isn't it likely that there's a problem here? Most likely the CPU which glitched when you powered off ungracefully.
Or have I read you wrong? New components throughout should have worked.
Rik_ 111 Nearly a Posting Maven
Must admit that I also suspect the CPU too.
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