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Can't get past Dell Bios Screen
I left my computer up and still on the internet this past weekend. When I came down the next morning the Dell Bios Screen was up and I couldn't get past it. I thought it was my wireless batteries so I changed them and no help. The communication device for the microsoft wireless mouse and keyboard does not have a light showing any longer. I have tried another wireless keyboard and mouse that I know works and it appears the same problem is present no light. So I assume something is going on with the USB ports or either I have to get past the bios page to get power to the devices. Any ideas thanks.
Windows XP
Dell Inspiron 530S Desktop
Davet50
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September 28th, 2010 19:00
what you should do is disconnect all external devices except for the keyboard and mouse, and if possible connect them directly to the system and not through a hub or something like that and see if it will get past the bios post. if not then disconnect all the devices keyboard and mouse included.
If that is still a no go, then perhaps a CMOS
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reset would be in order.
whitmada
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September 29th, 2010 06:00
Thanks. I disconnected everything and that seemed to solve the problem. I appreciate the help!
Davet50
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September 29th, 2010 07:00
That would mean that one of your usb devices is having an issue or that particular port is. What you need to do is start reconnecting things one at a time. I would start with the keyboard and make sure its directly connected to the system without any hub or such