I have fixed the problem my self now, but I can inform you that it wasn't something I would ever expect.
I took out 4 of the 5 GB RAM and that did the trick, apparently running with the minimum amount of RAM seemed to be the solution. Thank you both for the replies and I hope this post will help alot of you unlucky people out there with the same problem I had.
In summary: Peel the computer down to minimum requirements (RAM) then instert it all after the installation is done.
"Is there something with the MBR/BIOS that blocks the CD/DvD when its not an OS configured/delivered by DELL?"
Absolutely not.
Check the BIOS and make sure that SATA is set to SATA or AHCI (not IDE or Compatibility). How much RAM do these have? You might try installing from USB.
1) I will make sure to check those configurations now.
2) 5GB RAM
3) I tried that before posting with the same result.
The only thing I could change that had a little to do with what you told me is either "Normal" mode or "Combination" mode. It was in normal mode and set it to combination mode. However this did not solve the issue.
The BIOS version I am running is A03.
Thinking about upgrading it, any suggestions about that or other inputs?
Thanks.
I tried to upgrade the BIOS to version A11 and nothing changed. Problem remains.
Everything is good with the manual and such, but the problem occures here:
"1 Insert the Windows Install DVD into the DVD drive, and then restart your computer. When the message Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD ... appears, press a key to continue booting to the DVD"
When I do this a grey bar where a white "filling" will appear showing the process of Windows loading files... As soon its done with this step it will go to the screen where it is loading the Windows Logo and saying "Starting Windows". The problem is the Windows Logo never appears and it halts at the text "Starting Windows".
So I never really get to the actual installation screen where I can start the install, format my disks and so on.
Excerebrose
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February 9th, 2011 05:00
I have fixed the problem my self now, but I can inform you that it wasn't something I would ever expect.
I took out 4 of the 5 GB RAM and that did the trick, apparently running with the minimum amount of RAM seemed to be the solution. Thank you both for the replies and I hope this post will help alot of you unlucky people out there with the same problem I had.
In summary: Peel the computer down to minimum requirements (RAM) then instert it all after the installation is done.
best regards,
Excerebrose
theflash1932
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February 8th, 2011 08:00
"Is there something with the MBR/BIOS that blocks the CD/DvD when its not an OS configured/delivered by DELL?"
Absolutely not.
Check the BIOS and make sure that SATA is set to SATA or AHCI (not IDE or Compatibility).
How much RAM do these have?
You might try installing from USB.
Excerebrose
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February 9th, 2011 00:00
Thank you for the reply.
I am glad to hear its nothing with the CD/DvD.
1) I will make sure to check those configurations now.
2) 5GB RAM
3) I tried that before posting with the same result.
The only thing I could change that had a little to do with what you told me is either "Normal" mode or "Combination" mode. It was in normal mode and set it to combination mode. However this did not solve the issue.
The BIOS version I am running is A03.
Thinking about upgrading it, any suggestions about that or other inputs?
Thanks.
I tried to upgrade the BIOS to version A11 and nothing changed. Problem remains.
Excerebrose
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February 9th, 2011 03:00
Hello PudgyOne,
Everything is good with the manual and such, but the problem occures here:
"1 Insert the Windows Install DVD into the DVD drive, and then restart your computer. When the message Press any key to boot from the CD or DVD ... appears, press a key to continue booting to the DVD"
When I do this a grey bar where a white "filling" will appear showing the process of Windows loading files... As soon its done with this step it will go to the screen where it is loading the Windows Logo and saying "Starting Windows". The problem is the Windows Logo never appears and it halts at the text "Starting Windows".
So I never really get to the actual installation screen where I can start the install, format my disks and so on.
Excerebrose
PudgyOne
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February 9th, 2011 03:00
Excerebrose,
Not quite sure if this will help or not.
Windows 7 Manual Reinstall on a Dell Computer
Please make sure to install the drivers in the correct order. How to Download and Install Drivers in the Correct Order If you cannot find Windows 7 drivers, then try the Vista (or XP) drivers in the Compatibility mode Vista 32-bit for Windows 7 32-bit or Vista 64-bit for Windows 7 64-bit.
Rick
PudgyOne
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February 9th, 2011 08:00
Excerebrose,
Glad you got it working! :emotion-21: Tha nks for posting back.
Take care,
Rick