Re: Problem with dell setup

From: Jim Macklin (p51mustang[threeX12)
Date: 02/24/05 

Date: Wed, 23 Feb 2005 21:38:43 -0600

11 years in people terms is about 450 years old. 11 Years
ago Dell built all kinds of systems and they did not have a
standard. Call Dell and ask them.

"Ross" <Ross@discussions.microsoft.com> wrote in message
news:8975685B-A9CD-42AD-B7F5-76AB90BB4135@microsoft.com...
| Carey, thank you for your reply. I appreciate the info on
System Requirements
| for Windows XP Operating Systems. The problem I am having
is entering my PCs
| setup. I need to get into the BIOS. Do you have any
suggestions on my
| original question? All help appreciated.
|
| "Carey Frisch [MVP]" wrote:
|
| > Windows XP Upgrade Advisor
| >
http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;307726
| >
| > System Requirements for Windows XP Operating Systems
| > http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?kbid=314865
| >
| > Microsoft offers free installation support.
| > You may wish to give them a call.
| >
| > Contact Microsoft
| >
http://support.microsoft.com/oas/default.aspx?ln=en-us&prid=3219&gprid=37013
| >
| > (In the U.S. call 1-425-635-3311)
| >
| > --
| > Carey Frisch
| > Microsoft MVP
| > Windows XP - Shell/User
| > Microsoft Newsgroups
| >
| > Be Smart! Protect Your PC!
| >
http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/protect/default.mspx
| >
|
> ------------------------------------------------------------------------------
| >
| > "Ross" wrote:
| >
| > | I am working on an 11 year old Dell Optiplex. During
boot it goes through the
| > | memory count and then straight into the OS. It never
gives me the option to
| > | hit del and enter setup. How do you fix a problem like
this? How can I enter
| > | setup? All help appreciated.
| >

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