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October 6th, 2013 10:00

Dimension E521 Error on Boot Up

Up until yesterday everything was working fine, then when trying to boot up the boot failed with the message that the computer has an add-in graphics card, but the monitor cable is plugged into the integrated video connector.  Then the 3 steps are listed to fix the problem.

On this computer there is only the VGA D-pin in which to connect the monitor.   How can I fix this problem? 

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    Posted October 6th, 2013 12:00

    If you reboot and press F2, can you get into BIOS setup? If you can, look for the video option setting and make sure it's set to ONBOARD.. Save the change and exit. If you can't get into BIOS setup and you have an add-in video card, power off and move the video cable to the add-in card. Then reboot. If that works and you prefer to use the onboard VGA connector, reboot and press F2 to open BIOS setup. Find the video setting option and change it to onboard. Save the change and exit. Then power off an move the video cable back to the VGA port. If none of that helps, try this: Power off, unplug. Press/hold power button for ~15 sec. Open case and remove motherboard battery. Press/hold power button for ~30 sec. Reinstall the battery (right-side up!). Close the case and reboot.

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