Dude! Neal's getting a Dell! - Page 4

Onkel Neal · 03-11-09, 01:26 PM

It's here!

Onkel Neal · 03-11-09, 01:32 PM

See y'all later, I have some work to do.

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longam · 03-11-09, 01:33 PM

AVGWarhawk · 03-11-09, 01:33 PM

Hehe, sweet!

nikimcbee · 03-11-09, 03:00 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

The order page and tracking says tomorrow...will be sitting in a lawn chair in the front yard sipping tea and reading Das Boot watching for the FedEx truck...

Are you sure you want to be dressed like that with all those fire ants and killer bees around?

nikimcbee · 03-11-09, 03:04 PM

Wait a minute! how are you gunna get any studyin' done with that new computer.

...starts log of how many classes Neal skips because he's in the middle of a mission!

FIREWALL · 03-11-09, 03:59 PM

Happy for you on your new rig.

But... Who's that drunk leaning on your new Puter ?

Task Force · 03-11-09, 04:07 PM

Wana trade pcs neal.:rotfl:Glad you got a nice pc.

NeonSamurai · 03-11-09, 04:15 PM

Don't forget to strip that sucker of all the bloatware, pc decrapifier works pretty good (free too)

http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/

Wolfehunter · 03-11-09, 04:48 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NeonSamurai

Don't forget to strip that sucker of all the bloatware, pc decrapifier works pretty good (free too)

http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/

Actually I just formated the HDD and installed my own OS. I hate the restrictions dell puts on my rig with the bloaded OS. I use all drivers from the hardware manufactures. Only thing I search for updates with dell is the firmware bios update for the nforce 790i motherboard.

This way I'm in control. They don't like it but that is too bad..

Skybird · 03-11-09, 05:10 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Neal Stevens

In the gym.

Onkel Neal · 03-11-09, 05:23 PM

Yay! Up and running

First I had to set up my 2002 computer with a keyboard, mouse and monitor, so I can continue using it for e-mail.

Then I set up the XPS, went through the setup and it's rocking right along now.

Ok, you guys said you would walk me through a custom build, so I want to see what kind of assistance I can get from you on a small glitch

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When I first set up the new Dell with me new-ish 2232BW Plus Samsung 22" WS monitor, it showed the BIOS screen and the initial WinXP screen...then went blank. I could hear the lovely music but all the monitor displayed was the Analog/Digital box, suggesting the monitor was not getting a signal...

Ok, the new Dell has two DVI out connectors on the back, and the Samsung monitor has RGB and a DVI plug. The new Dell came with an adaptor to use the RGB cable and plug into the computer's DVI socket. I also have a DVI cable, not sure where it came from, maybe the 22" Samsung. Are all DVI cables the same? I would assume.

So, here's what I tried:
Using the RGB cable and the DVI adaptor
Using the DVI cable
Moved the cable from one to the other DVI port on the Dell
Starting in SAFE mode to fiddle with the display settings; WinXP got to safe mode but popped up a message saying "Windows will adjust your settings to improve your display..." and promptly froze.

So, I switched monitors, and am using the RGB cable with the DVI adapter on my 19" 931B Samsung monitor, which is a little older than the 22", I think.

So, what do you think?

NeonSamurai · 03-11-09, 05:31 PM

Did you try safe mode? It may just be a settings issue or its not properly recognizing the monitor, you could also try turning turning the monitor on first then the computer. Another possibility is you need to change the displays own settings.

@Wolfehunter ya you can do that, but its time consuming to do, this program will get rid of all the installed stuff you select automatically. Also going with manufacturer drivers doesn't work if its a laptop, as the manufacturer is effectivly Dell.

longam · 03-11-09, 07:13 PM

Use the DVI cable and connect to the Right DVI socket, if looking from the back.

Dont forget to check your monitor to accept DVI input not VGA.

AVGWarhawk · 03-11-09, 07:17 PM

You should be able to run straight DVI from the monitor to the 9800gt card. I have a Samsung 220WM. The card detected the screen and automatically configured the screen resolution. If you can get you other screen to work I would suggest going to Nvidia for the current driver for the card. Set the program to all defaults for you card and monitor. Check to see if your screen can be changed to DVI input. I think mine had that offering and I selected DVI. Also, get the driver for you monitor at the Samsung website.

Edit: if I remember correctly, once I loaded the monitor driver from Samsung the video card did it's magic and set the best resolution for the screen.

03-11-09, 01:33 PM	#49
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Hehe, sweet! __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road

03-11-09, 03:04 PM	#51
nikimcbee Fleet Admiral Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Patroling the Slot. Posts: 17,924 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	Wait a minute! how are you gunna get any studyin' done with that new computer. ...starts log of how many classes Neal skips because he's in the middle of a mission! __________________

03-11-09, 03:59 PM	#52
FIREWALL Eternal Patrol Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: CATALINA IS. SO . CAL USA Posts: 10,108 Downloads: 511 Uploads: 0	Happy for you on your new rig. But... Who's that drunk leaning on your new Puter ? __________________ RIP FIREWALL I Play GWX. Silent Hunter Who ???

03-11-09, 04:07 PM	#53
Task Force Rear Admiral Join Date: Jul 2008 Location: SPACE!!!! Posts: 10,142 Downloads: 85 Uploads: 0	Wana trade pcs neal.:rotfl:Glad you got a nice pc. __________________ Task Force industries "Taking control of the world, one mind at a time"

03-11-09, 04:15 PM	#54
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Don't forget to strip that sucker of all the bloatware, pc decrapifier works pretty good (free too) http://www.pcdecrapifier.com/ __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

03-11-09, 01:26 PM	#46
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	It's here!

03-11-09, 01:32 PM	#47
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	See y'all later, I have some work to do. .

03-11-09, 01:33 PM	#48
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0

03-11-09, 05:23 PM	#57
Onkel Neal Born to Run Silent Join Date: Jan 1997 Location: Cougar Trap, Texas Posts: 21,284 Downloads: 534 Uploads: 224	Yay! Up and running First I had to set up my 2002 computer with a keyboard, mouse and monitor, so I can continue using it for e-mail. Then I set up the XPS, went through the setup and it's rocking right along now. Ok, you guys said you would walk me through a custom build, so I want to see what kind of assistance I can get from you on a small glitch . When I first set up the new Dell with me new-ish 2232BW Plus Samsung 22" WS monitor, it showed the BIOS screen and the initial WinXP screen...then went blank. I could hear the lovely music but all the monitor displayed was the Analog/Digital box, suggesting the monitor was not getting a signal... Ok, the new Dell has two DVI out connectors on the back, and the Samsung monitor has RGB and a DVI plug. The new Dell came with an adaptor to use the RGB cable and plug into the computer's DVI socket. I also have a DVI cable, not sure where it came from, maybe the 22" Samsung. Are all DVI cables the same? I would assume. So, here's what I tried: Using the RGB cable and the DVI adaptor Using the DVI cable Moved the cable from one to the other DVI port on the Dell Starting in SAFE mode to fiddle with the display settings; WinXP got to safe mode but popped up a message saying "Windows will adjust your settings to improve your display..." and promptly froze. So, I switched monitors, and am using the RGB cable with the DVI adapter on my 19" 931B Samsung monitor, which is a little older than the 22", I think. So, what do you think? __________________ SUBSIM - 26 Years on the Web

03-11-09, 05:31 PM	#58
NeonSamurai Ocean Warrior Join Date: Jan 2002 Location: Socialist Republic of Kanadia Posts: 3,044 Downloads: 17 Uploads: 0	Did you try safe mode? It may just be a settings issue or its not properly recognizing the monitor, you could also try turning turning the monitor on first then the computer. Another possibility is you need to change the displays own settings. @Wolfehunter ya you can do that, but its time consuming to do, this program will get rid of all the installed stuff you select automatically. Also going with manufacturer drivers doesn't work if its a laptop, as the manufacturer is effectivly Dell. __________________ SH3 Newbie Guide Links and other helpfull stuff

03-11-09, 07:13 PM	#59
longam Admiral Join Date: Jun 2005 Posts: 2,014 Downloads: 26 Uploads: 0	Use the DVI cable and connect to the Right DVI socket, if looking from the back. Dont forget to check your monitor to accept DVI input not VGA.

03-11-09, 07:17 PM	#60
AVGWarhawk Lucky Jack Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: In a 1954 Buick. Posts: 27,343 Downloads: 90 Uploads: 0	You should be able to run straight DVI from the monitor to the 9800gt card. I have a Samsung 220WM. The card detected the screen and automatically configured the screen resolution. If you can get you other screen to work I would suggest going to Nvidia for the current driver for the card. Set the program to all defaults for you card and monitor. Check to see if your screen can be changed to DVI input. I think mine had that offering and I selected DVI. Also, get the driver for you monitor at the Samsung website. Edit: if I remember correctly, once I loaded the monitor driver from Samsung the video card did it's magic and set the best resolution for the screen. __________________ “You're painfully alive in a drugged and dying culture.” ― Richard Yates, Revolutionary Road