Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure. It was probably holding on fine until you rebooted it, which “killed” the already failed card. The fan isn’t the best and makes the problem worse.
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Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the common GPU Dell uses is SFF with a larger bracket, and the fan tends to either die or degrade, eventually killing the card due to a BGA chip failure. The only way to properly deal with it is to permanently replace the GPU or switch to the onboard graphics. The reason it was sudden is likely due to the restart triggering it and causing the card to quit working entirely; it was probably holding on by a thread due to the heat keeping it going. Taking heat and power away will finish off a failed card.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may not work if it’s totally fried and screws with the POST proceess) for quick and dirty tests, but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
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Remove the GPU if you have one, and run the machine on the Intel onboard graphics to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU is dead, not the monitor. ***Removal on this system for a proper test is mandatory since the BIOS throws a fit when you use the IGP with a GPU installed. The machine will not boot. Should you downgrade it with a bad card, you will need to remove the AMD driver and install the Intel HD Graphics drivers.***
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If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway. Downgrading to onboard is free and removes a failure point, but the performance isn’t as good as even a midrange GPU.
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***While this seems annoying, it will also be true if you buy a newer card anyway. Downgrading to onboard is free and removes a failure point, but the performance isn’t as good as even a midrange GPU.***
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible. If you have a Intel HD machine, swapping the RAM usually helps. Don't bother trying to test the set - replace it all as a pair or reduce the installed memory to a minimum of 8GB if you cannot afford a 16GB paired set. You won't save much and introduce the risk of a module incompatibility.
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These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A14 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM RAM Dell uses is kind of junky compared to good 3rd party sets such as Crucial/Micron or Corsair modules. You may have to get PC3L (DDR3L), but it’s 1.5V compatible so it will work. If you already have an Intel HD only machine, swapping the RAM usually helps especially if you still use the stock Dell modules. Don't try testing the set and see which ones can be saved by doing a partial RAM replacement - replace it as a set or reduce the installed memory to a minimum of 8GB if you cannot afford to get a matched 16GB kit. You won't save much and introduce the risk of a module incompatibility.
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***These can also be fussy about booting without a hard drive present. I had issues with that on the final pre-Spectre BIOS and want to stay there (I know the risk and have accepted it—I can't downgrade if it tanks the performance, and these Ivy Bridge systems can sometimes take a nasty hit). If it’s dead or missing, it usually shows an image but complains about an I/O gate not responding.***
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***I think it’s an A14 gate error when the hard drive isn't there -- that's usually not good with Dell boards and will give you a minor stroke if you don't know this.***
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure. It was probably holding on fine until you rebooted it, which “killed” the already failed card. The fan isn’t the best and makes the problem worse.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may not work if it’s totally fried and screws with the POST proceess) for quick and dirty tests, but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway. Downgrading to onboard is free and removes a failure point, but the performance isn’t as good as even a midrange GPU.
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible. If you have a Intel HD machine, swapping the RAM usually helps. Don't bother trying to test the set - replace it all as a pair or reduce the installed memory to a minimum of 8GB if you cannot afford a 16GB paired set.
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible. If you have a Intel HD machine, swapping the RAM usually helps. Don't bother trying to test the set - replace it all as a pair or reduce the installed memory to a minimum of 8GB if you cannot afford a 16GB paired set. You won't save much and introduce the risk of a module incompatibility.
These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A14 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure. It was probably holding on fine until you rebooted it, which “killed” the already failed card. The fan isn’t the best and makes the problem worse.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may not work if it’s totally fried and screws with the POST proceess) for quick and dirty tests, but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway. Downgrading to onboard is free and removes a failure point, but the performance isn’t as good as even a midrange GPU.
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible.
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible. If you have a Intel HD machine, swapping the RAM usually helps. Don't bother trying to test the set - replace it all as a pair or reduce the installed memory to a minimum of 8GB if you cannot afford a 16GB paired set.
These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A14 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure. It was probably holding on fine until you rebooted it, which “killed” the already failed card. The fan isn’t the best and makes the problem worse.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may not work if it’s totally fried and screws with the POST proceess) for quick and dirty tests, but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway. Downgrading to onboard is free and removes a failure point, but the performance isn’t as good as even a midrange GPU.
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible.
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These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A15 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
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These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A14 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure. It was probably holding on fine until you rebooted it, which “killed” the already failed card.
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Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure. It was probably holding on fine until you rebooted it, which “killed” the already failed card. The fan isn’t the best and makes the problem worse.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may not work if it’s totally fried and screws with the POST proceess), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may not work if it’s totally fried and screws with the POST proceess) for quick and dirty tests, but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway. Downgrading to onboard is free and removes a failure point, but the performance isn’t as good as even a midrange GPU.
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible.
These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A15 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure. It was probably holding on fine until you rebooted it, which “killed” the already failed card.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may make problems if it’s totally fried), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may not work if it’s totally fried and screws with the POST proceess), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway. Downgrading to onboard is free and removes a failure point, but the performance isn’t as good as even a midrange GPU.
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[image|1755337]
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible.
These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A15 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
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Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure. It was probably holding on fine until you rebooted it, which “killed” the already failed card.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may make problems if it’s totally fried), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway. Downgrading to onboard is free and removes a failure point, but the performance isn’t as good as even a midrange GPU.
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[image|1755337]
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible.
These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A15 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may make problems if it’s totally fried), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
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If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway.
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If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway. Downgrading to onboard is free and removes a failure point, but the performance isn’t as good as even a midrange GPU.
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[image|1755337]
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible.
These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A15 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may make problems if it’s totally fried), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway.
[image|1976033]
[image|1755337]
[image|1976034]
If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible.
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These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding.
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These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding. I *think* it’s A15 since that’s a bad sign with Dell boards and means the board has issues and it genuinely scared me a little.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may make problems if it’s totally fried), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway.
[image|1976033]
[image|1755337]
[image|1976034]
If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible.
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These can also be finnicky about booting without a hard drive present - I had issues with that one since I’m running the final pre Spectre BIOS and want to stay there. If it’s dead or missing it usually shows an image, but complains about a I/O gate not responding.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may make problems if it’s totally fried), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway.
[image|1976033]
[image|1755337]
[image|1976034]
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If it still has issues with the onboard video, get a good set of RAM and change it all out - the OEM Dell RAM isn’t always the best quality compared to a set of Micron or Corsair modules. You may end up having to get PC3L (DDR3L) but it’s 1.5V compatible.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may make problems if it’s totally fried), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
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If you downgrade to Intel HD onboard, you will need to remove the GPU drivers and install the Intel video driver. But that’s also true if you buy a newer card anyway.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required, but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required if it’s half dead (may make problems if it’s totally fried), but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well. Removal is NOT required, but the BIOS throws a tantrum when you use the IGP with a GPU installed and blocks the system from booting past the BIOS.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced.
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Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced. This will completely rule out the monitor as well.
Do you have a GPU or IGP XPS 8500? The cooler on the OEM card (SFF with a full height bracket) has poor cooling and the cards tend to die due to BGA heat failure.
Remove the GPU if you have one and run off of the Intel onboard to see if it gets past the BIOS. If it does, the GPU needs to be permanently removed or replaced.