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    New MOTHERBOARD.. starts, but....

    Discussion in 'Dell' started by wnpgguy, Feb 13, 2012.

  1. wnpgguy

    wnpgguy Newbie

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    Dell Studio 1535 New Motherboard


    I had some issues with my old mother board, it had some simple monitor backlight issue. But I found the motherboard was the issue and I've just replaced it.

    The issue I'm having is the computer begins to start, but after the initial Dell loading screen it shows a quick bluescreen (1 second) then goes to some diagnostics menu. It tells me its failed to start properly and I'm wondering what I have to do. I basically plugged this new motherboard in but have yet to configure it in anyway..

    Reinstall windows? I have tried to go through the ambiguous diagnostics menu (F12, F2) but I have had no luck. I am currently in a foreign country and I really need my computer. Any help would be greatly appreciated.
     
    wnpgguy, Feb 13, 2012
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  2. kosta20071

    kosta20071 Notebook Consultant

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    What diagnostic menu? Windows or your MB diagnostic menu?
    If you replaced motherboard and have blue windows screen , yeah you probably should reinstall your windows. You can also see if everything is set to default in BIOS .
     
    kosta20071, Feb 13, 2012
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