Dell computer IDE reset

“For dell computers try clearing the nvram. most dell computers has a one page bios. to enter the bios tap “f2” when you see the dell logo. once in the bios turn all the light of your keyboard on…”numlock, caps, scroll”…Press ALT+F, ALT+E, then ALT+B…this will restart your system and perform an automatic ide configuration.

Got this at:

http://sniptools.com/tipstricks/getting-back-to-dma-mode-in-windows-xp

See post #74 by gabby

For Eric’s Dell Dimension 2400 use drivers from:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c
=us&cs=19&l=en&s=dhs&SystemID=DIM_PNT_P4_CEL_
2400&os=WW1&osl=EN#