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    XPS M1330 BIOS Pause Because of Pressing Power Button

    Discussion in 'Dell XPS and Studio XPS' started by Prince_Phoenix, Aug 21, 2008.

  1. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    On the first screen that appears with the Dell logo, near the end of the loading of the BIOS it pauses for around 15-20 seconds. It started happening after I pressed the power button while in my BIOS and during the Windows loading screen.

    Any suggestions on how to fix it?
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Aug 21, 2008
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  2. mystery905

    mystery905 Notebook Deity

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    Shouldn't you be fixing your keyboard and motherboard problems before trying to fix something else?
     
    mystery905, Aug 22, 2008
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  3. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    I tried using an external USB keyboard. All the keys are functional, so I know it's not a motherboard problem. It's just at the point of the keyboard connector. Gave it to a technician to fix and replace that part.

    In the process of trying to exit my BIOS (keep in mind my arrow keys don't work), I had to push the power button to turn it off, and it started taking 4-5 times longer to load the BIOS. So it's related, hence why I ask.
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Aug 22, 2008
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  4. SamRQ

    SamRQ Notebook Guru

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    i have no idea what his keyboard has to do with this, have I misread something?
     
    SamRQ, Aug 22, 2008
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  5. Prince_Phoenix

    Prince_Phoenix Notebook Consultant NBR Reviewer

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    It doesn't. My question is how can I fix this lag at 70% in the BIOS loading screen. It started happening after I turned off the computer using the power button while in the BIOS
     
    Prince_Phoenix, Aug 22, 2008
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  6. paper_wastage

    paper_wastage Beat this 7x7x7 Cube

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    reflash the bios

    probably corrupt
     
    paper_wastage, Aug 22, 2008
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