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March 4th, 2012 02:00

GX2800

Hi guys,

I have got a GX2800 SFF and it just decide to not work. Error message told me the boot mgr was missing.

I transferred all the info I wanted to another HDD and formatted the drive.

I went to install the OS Win  XP and when I turn the PC on it make s a buzzing noise for about 3 or 4 times and then stops. I tried to boot up install disc but nothing is happening.

Has anyone got the slightest idea what is wrong and what I need to do to install the OS please?

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March 4th, 2012 03:00

Hi DJ92,

Here's your troubleshooting guide. The first thing to check is the diagnostic lights.

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March 4th, 2012 05:00

Hi Osprey,

Checked the lights and found the memory card was not seated correctly. Push it in and it started OK.

Inserted XP disc and I keep coming up with the error message:

File setupdd.sys could not be loaded.

Error code is 14.

Cannot understand this as I have used the disc several times to re-install the OS.

Any ideas please?

If I make typos it is because I have broken my right wrist and I am having problems typing with my left hand. Sorry.

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March 4th, 2012 16:00

I would run the Dell diagnostics on your hard drive. You need to boot to your Dell drivers and utilities disc to test your hard drive.

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