why cannot go straight to desktop?

[pcdellprob]

I have a Dell Dimension desktop and upon boot up, it sort of hang at the Dell
logo then it say cannot find hdd. You have 2 options F1> set up or F12 > boot
menu>menu gives you the choice> hdd/cd rom/floppy>hdd> it goes to
desktop.(Note in the bios 1st boot set to hdd) and when at desktop, pc can be
use normally. The C: has 90% free space with abt 90gb free space. Any idea
why it cannot boot straight to desktop? Thanks for your input.

 

[Lanwench [MVP - Exchange]]

I have a Dell Dimension desktop and upon boot up, it sort of hang at
the Dell logo then it say cannot find hdd. You have 2 options F1> set
up or F12 > boot menu>menu gives you the choice> hdd/cd
rom/floppy>hdd> it goes to desktop.(Note in the bios 1st boot set to
hdd) and when at desktop, pc can be use normally. The C: has 90% free
space with abt 90gb free space. Any idea why it cannot boot straight
to desktop? Thanks for your input.

I'd call Dell - this isn't going to be a Windows issue, but a BIOS one.

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I have a Dell Dimension desktop and upon boot up, it sort of hang at the
Dell
logo then it say cannot find hdd.

This message at this point means a hardware or BIOS problem.

You have 2 options F1> set up or F12 > boot
menu>menu gives you the choice> hdd/cd rom/floppy>hdd> it goes to
desktop.

If resetting the BIOS lets it boot, it may simply be that the CMOS battery
has expired. Shut down, unplug from power, open the case and replace the
battery. It's about the size of a nickel or quarter. You can get
replacements at many stores including drug and camera stores.

HTH
-pk

 

[pcdellprob]

I downloaded the bios from here (2nf file - Systen Bios)

http://support.ap.dell.com/support/...IM_PNT_P4_8200&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=

and run it but it still remains the same.

There is also another file which says Dell Bios which I wonder if thats the
one I should use? Any idea as Dell is off now. Thanks for all the input, rgds
The clock always show the correct time and date so I think the cmos battery
should be ok.

 

[Patrick Keenan]

I downloaded the bios from here (2nf file - Systen Bios)

http://support.ap.dell.com/support/...IM_PNT_P4_8200&hidos=WW1&hidlang=en&TabIndex=

and run it but it still remains the same.

There is also another file which says Dell Bios which I wonder if thats
the
one I should use? Any idea as Dell is off now. Thanks for all the input,
rgds
The clock always show the correct time and date so I think the cmos
battery
should be ok.

If it's losing the drive information, that may not be the case. The
battery is a couple of dollars.

Otherwise, this is a Dell hardware issue, having nothing to do with any OS.
If the battery doesn't fix it, contact Dell.

HTH
-pk

 

[smlunatick]

I downloaded the bios from here (2nf file - Systen Bios)

http://support.ap.dell.com/support/downloads/driverslist.aspx?os=WW1&....

and run it but it still remains the same.

There is also another file which says Dell Bios which I wonder if thats the
one I should use? Any idea as Dell is off now. Thanks for all the input, rgds
 The clock always show the correct time and date so I think the cmos battery
should be ok.

Those files would probably not help with your problem. These are BIOS
update files which will place the revised version (listed on the file)
for the BIOS that your PC uses. This will also "clear" out most
settings of the BIOS (same as your correct problem.)

You need to open up the Dell' PC case and look for the coin-cell
battery. It is usually about the size of an N.A. quarter. It can be
replaced easily and you can find a replacement locally.