Optiplex 790 compatibility problems Boot errors on this model Troubleshooting tips for Optiplex 790

F5F Stay Refreshed Hardware Desktop Optiplex 790 compatibility problems Boot errors on this model Troubleshooting tips for Optiplex 790

Christy82
Member

06-11-2016, 09:05 PM

Maybe someone understands what to try next. Its BIOS is labeled a11, and it won’t start with a USB or HDD. You’ll need to check the manual or contact support for guidance.

Christy82

06-11-2016, 09:05 PM #1

Maybe someone understands what to try next. Its BIOS is labeled a11, and it won’t start with a USB or HDD. You’ll need to check the manual or contact support for guidance.

Isvios97
Member

217

06-13-2016, 03:06 AM

Do you need additional details? I'm checking to confirm the target system and reviewing any diagnostic steps already taken.

Isvios97

06-13-2016, 03:06 AM #2

Do you need additional details? I'm checking to confirm the target system and reviewing any diagnostic steps already taken.

santi_pro
Member

06-13-2016, 03:39 AM

You're having trouble starting Ubuntu this time. It seems the boot process isn't working with the USB drive in BIOS. Let me know what else you'd like to understand about the setup. I'm here to help!

santi_pro

06-13-2016, 03:39 AM #3

You're having trouble starting Ubuntu this time. It seems the boot process isn't working with the USB drive in BIOS. Let me know what else you'd like to understand about the setup. I'm here to help!

Zylco
Junior Member

06-13-2016, 04:41 AM

Leave me alone! There are no connected fans since it requires a 5-pin setup, and I didn’t invest the effort to add more RAM.

Zylco

06-13-2016, 04:41 AM #4

Leave me alone! There are no connected fans since it requires a 5-pin setup, and I didn’t invest the effort to add more RAM.

_Anton
Junior Member

06-13-2016, 05:50 AM

In short, flash drives and hard drives aren't typically bootable anymore.

_Anton

06-13-2016, 05:50 AM #5

In short, flash drives and hard drives aren't typically bootable anymore.

gafor123
Member

214

06-15-2016, 04:54 AM

Oooh just what I wanted to see

gafor123

06-15-2016, 04:54 AM #6

Oooh just what I wanted to see

Whiteman_Again
Junior Member

06-15-2016, 06:08 AM

It seems the device isn’t built properly on the hardware side because it’s missing fans and lacks a battery to maintain time and date. Fixing these issues should be the priority before trying to use it.

Whiteman_Again

06-15-2016, 06:08 AM #7

banshee45
Senior Member

726

06-17-2016, 01:56 AM

I stored the time long before it ended up in my closet. It doesn’t explain why a lack of a hard drive fan still lets me boot from a USB stick. I’m about to quit on this project. Each time I attempt to run these low-cost PC setups, they fail.

banshee45

06-17-2016, 01:56 AM #8