20 Most Recent Dell OptiPlex 330 Desktop Desktop Computer - Page 3 Questions & Answers

Sounds like hardware failure. Could be the anyone of the many components inside of the computer. It's definitely not a software issue.My suggestion would be to take it to a tech or buy a new computer.

So, where did you get the Windows XP drivers for the controller? Are you sure that they are XP compatible? Is the USB floppy even being recognized and read by the setup program? The Windows Setup program only supports a handful of USB drives for F6 driver installation method, that is explained here: A connected USB floppy disk drive does not work when you press F6 to install mass storage drivers during the Windows XP installation process Adding the standard Microsoft USB storage drivers to the txtsetup.oem file on the floppy diskette usually resolves this problem, see here: http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/server/sb/CS-026606.htm Adding the USB floppy's vendor ID should also fix the problem, see here for an example: http://blog.mreza.info/archive/2007/09/19/windows-f6-driver-and-usb-floppy.aspx None of my business but why not use Windows 7 on the new laptop, instead of going through all this trouble installing an operating system that is 10 years old and that is living on borrowed time?

Open the case, remove the cpu cooling fan, then remove the cpu itself.Under the cpu you will see many small pins. Cut off the one closest to the bottom left. This will permanently remove your SMPS so be sure before proceeding.

restart your computer repeatedly tapping the f8 key to enter safe mode while the screen is black once in safe mode where the only things working will be your keyboard and mouse allowing you to attempt to repair your computer

Windows Advanced Options Menu

Please select an option:

Safe ModeSafe Mode with NetworkingSafe Mode with Command Prompt

Enable Boot LoggingEnable VGA modeLast Known Good Configuration (your most recent settings that worked)Directory Services Restore Mode (Windows domain controllers only)Debugging Mode

Start Windows NormallyRebootReturn to OS Choices Menu

Use the up and down arrow keys to move the highlight to your choice

Select safe mode with networking to download

you could download all of these or just one save them to a usb drive for later use if one fails to remove the password

http://majorgeeks.com/CmosPwd_d239.html

A CMOS BIOS password recovery tool

Editors note: This tool should only be used by experienced computer users. Please see the enclosed read me if you would like to run it from Windows. Failure to follow instructions (from Windows) will cause your anti-virus to flag this as a virus.

http://www.afreecodec.com/windows/top-windows-software/windows-password-recovery-software-49067.html

Data Doctor Password unmask unhide program is a useful free utility to reveal passwords hidden behind the asterisk ***** characters inside any protected password text box

http://majorgeeks.com/Dr._Freeware_System_Utilities_d6416.html Dr.Freeware System Utilities which includes data recovery software, data backup, password reset tools for Windows helps you to maintain your system. Dr.Freeware is freeware, you can download and use it for free.

http://download.cnet.com/lazesoft-recover-my-password/3000-18501_4-10973339.html

Lazesoft Recover My Password Home Edition is a very easy to use Windows password recovery freeware

http://download.cnet.com/password-cracker/3000-2092_4-10226556.html

password cracker free

or you could

select safe mode with command prompt

Click start run type cmd press Enter

black screen should open DOS mode

this will vary depending on your operating system

type in net user username

For eg. If you want to change administrator password , type net user Administrator

it will prompt you to enter the new password

enter the new password and the password is changed

hope this helps

right click on "My Computer" and select "Manage". Then go to "disk management" once loaded you will see your drive. You probably have to initialize the drive and assign it a drive letter. all that can be done from right there.

that is indicative of a RAM fault, have you tried reseating the ram? If you need further help, reach me via phone at https://www.6ya.com/expert/joel_63c670a84e9f6a97

meaning to say the OS or the WinXP is not compatble to your computer try Win7

You will have to buy one. It doesn't come with any card readers...

You will have to buy one. It doesn't come with any card readers.

RTM - Read The ManualI found the info below in your manual online. You will need to reset the jumper on the motherboard to remove the password. Admin Password (Not Set default) Displays the current status of your system setup programs password security feature and allows you to verify and assign a new admin password. The Admin Password may be disabled by a jumper on the system board.

Get online and got to www.google.com In the google search box type: "Dell Support" (without the quotes and put your manufacturer name before Support). Look for downloads and drivers. Enter your model number and operating system when requested. Look for Manuals and search them for Passwords.

Clearing Forgotten Passwords (the manual shows a picture of this)

1 Remove the computer cover.2 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board. Bydefault, Pin1 and Pin2 should be connected. You will need to remove thejumper and boot the system, as follows.3 Remove the jumper.

4 Replace the computer cover. 5 Connect your computer and monitor to electrical outlets, and turn them on.6 After the Microsoft Windows desktop appears on your computer, shut down your computer. 7 Turn off the monitor and disconnect it from the electrical outlet.8 Disconnect the computer power cable from the electrical outlet, and press the power button to ground the system board.

9 Open the computer cover.10 Locate the 2-pin password jumper (PSWD) on the system board andattach the jumper to reenable the password feature.11 Replace the computer cover.NOTICE To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network wall jack and then plug it into the computer.12 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.NOTE This procedure enables the password feature. When you enter system setup (see "Entering System Setup" on page 79), both system and administrator password options appear as Not Set meaning that the password feature is enabled but no password is assigned.13 Assign a new system and or administrator password. Replace the computer cover.

NOTICE To connect a network cable, first plug the cable into the network device and then plug it into the computer.14 Connect your computer and devices to electrical outlets, and turn them on.

May be serious. See if the power light goes amber after power up. I had (have - still siting in my basement) one that did same. Power up, fans sound like 747 taking off. Power light goes and stays amber. This is USUALLY caused by bad capacitors on the mother board. Known GX280 problem going back. If you look on the motherboard, the capacitors should have flat tops and not leaking. If the are rounded or leaking, the MB has probably gone bad.

I obviously can not be 100% sure about this as the unit is not here.

You can google "gx280 solid amber light loud fan" and see the issues. Here is one such link.

http://en.community.dell.com/support-forums/desktop/f/3514/p/19253544/19414291.aspx

go to dell.com on another computer and put in the service tag for the computer you need Ethernet drivers for, copy them to a USB drive and then take them to the PC without the drivers and install them from the USB drive.

In my opinion the Celeron have been lower performing processors and lower cost. HERE is and article describing the differences between the Celeron and P4

Didn't know DOS had a Password. Exactly which Password are you looking for? The Bios Password? The Hard Drive Password? The Windows Welcome Screen Logon Password?Which Operating System? Windows XP? Windows Vista? Windows 7?

you can go to support.dell.com or you can visit this link to download the drivershttp://www.dell.com/support/drivers/us/en/19

First of all check the speaker icon in the system tray (bottom) right of your desktop. If there is a driver or installation problem there will be a red cross through it. (if not skip the next bit)If this is the case, right click the icon and select audio properties - choose the hardware menu and you should see a warning triangle against the device - select the device and click properties - go to the driver tab and rollback the driver. This will take the driver software to its previous version before its last update.If you can double click the icon, make sure its not muted and your volume levels are OK.If there is still a problem, check your connections (assuming its not an in-built speaker system) to ensure its connected to the line-in socket on your sound card. Hopefully, one of those should do the trick

Your BIOS should automatically detect your new RAM when your computer starts, try starting your computer after removing your old RAM module, if it starts, you need to update your BIOS to use 4GB. If it doesn't start, you either have a faulty RAM module or a faulty connector on your motherboard. Insert the new RAM module into the slot the old RAM module was in, if your computer still refuses to start, you have a faulty RAM module which should be returned, if it does start, it's the connector on the motherboard, and only replacing the entire board will fix the problem. However, it's worth noting that your motherboard will only support RAM modules of 2GB or less, the above was written with the assumption you're adding an additional 2GB module to your Dell computer.

Hello,Seems like you cpu is running hot and therefore triggering the fan to spin fast in order to keep the temp low. You can monitor the cpu temp buy downloading this programs and see its really the cpu thats overheating. http://www.techpowerup.com/realtemp/