Dell logo at startup.

Yes, go into your BIOS at bootup (Hit [Delete] key as Dell logo shows) and then navigate to the Boot section and DISABLE Quiet Boot. Save changes and Exit. Reboot and you should see normal boot messages.

Have a Good One...

Ron

Dimension L933r
PIII 600EB/133 was <> to PIII 933MHz/133
Intel 810E Chipset
256megs SDRAM
Viewsonic GS771 17" Monitor
Maxtor Ultra ATA (7200RPM) HD
Sony CRX140E CD-RW
Kensington Optical Pro 5 Button Mouse
Microsoft Internet Keyboard
OS: Win98se

On the XPS-T that same option is called "boot time diagnostic screen." You want it enabled.