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cbeigle54

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January 17th, 2013 15:00

I can't boot my Dell Optiplex GX520..

Hi...

First of all, I DO have the restore disk, but the computer won't recognize it. I know there's more going on here.

Secondly, is there a free utility online that will help me erase the hard drive, so that I might re-install? Like I said

before, it won't boot. Can't get to anything other than the bios type settings, and I'm lost there. So is there a

solution for me? A small wiping utility that I can try? Thanks :) Carl:emotion-36:

RoHe

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April 20th, 2013 20:00

We need to know the exact model before we can help. "Blueblack case" doesn't tell us anything. If you know the Service Tag number for that system, go do Dell's Support site and enter the Service Tag there. The site should give you the model number. (Do NOT post your Service Tag here.)

How many beeps and what do you see on the screen when it won't boot?

WORLYSHAMAN

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May 17th, 2013 12:00

hello
increase the RAM to 4GB
and what SATA HDD 1TB Replace one
when I try to install Windows7 pro 64 in the first boot keeps the cursor
I've also tried with the 32bit version but I repeated the same detail on the first reboot after installation
who can help me?

4ROB

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May 19th, 2013 01:00

Haveing a hard time:

Verry Mutch has been Altered,

Sugust You Start All Over as new computer Buld

Do yoy still gets beeps when start/If so check memory Remove one leave one try to boot still beepingReverice to outher memory/can allwaws in crease after running,

next(if no beeping skip stept before)

Operating System /

Shold be instaled ON Bios Setting/SATA0 on/hight lite hit enter set to AUTO<

BIOS: MUST BE SET /YOU may TRY select bios defalt/Go to last page hight save changes and exit/

next try to boot?

NEXT BOOT order

think should BOOT device HDD

CD ROM

cdrom Search ?what hapen/?

Note Belive

bios settings AND COMPLEET REFORMATING  (SATA HARD DRIVE PARTION SHOULD BE CHANG FROM ONE LARGE WHEN INSTALL OPT?SYS TO TWO
WITH DELL SERVICE PALTION) 

YOU have SPENT A LOT OF TIME ON THIS/

Would hope this could help/

If not    [Time to call dell service Person  How Mutch IS YOUR TIME WORTH]

                                                 Good Luck: 4ROB

rdunnill

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May 19th, 2013 10:00

hello
increase the RAM to 4GB
and what SATA HDD 1TB Replace one
when I try to install Windows7 pro 64 in the first boot keeps the cursor
I've also tried with the 32bit version but I repeated the same detail on the first reboot after installation
who can help me?

Which model?

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