> -----Original Message-----
> Date:    Wed, 11 Jan 2006 12:20:46 -0600
> From:    Wayne Copeland <[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Re: XP problems
>
> If possible open up the case and look at the capacitors on the
> systemboard.  I've replaced several Optiplex & Dimension
> systemboards over the last year due to blown caps.  I have another
> one this morning.  Also, the other problems we've had have been bad
> Maxtor 40GB drives (we had dell replace 190 after we replaced about
> 40 in about two months).  On rare occasions I've had memory go bad.
> I've replaced three powersupplies in the last two weeks on
> Dimension/Optiplex systems.  The Optiplex GX60's are really bad for
> PS's
>
> You should be able to do a quick hard drive test.  When the system
> POSTs press Ctrl-Alt-"D"  (not the delete key but the letter "D".
> It will take a couple of minutes.
>
> Good luck.
>
> - Wayne

> >>> [log in to unmask] 1/9/06 1:42:40 PM >>>
> Hi,
> I have a Dell Dimension 4600 P4,2.4mhz, 1.25G ram. I've had 2 years
> w/ no issues until this week.
> 1. When I try to power up it does nothing for approx 5 min, then
> will flash front indicating lights. If I push start button while
> they are flashing it will start.
> 2. I now get BlueScreenOfDeath intermittently. In the event viewer
> I get these two faults :The Background Intelligent Transfer Service
> service terminated with service-specific error 2147952450
> (0x80072742), and this one: Error code 1000008e, parameter1
> c0000005, parameter2 8056e2a2, parameter3 ba6d5b24, parameter4
> 00000000.
> If anyone can offer suggestions I would greatly appreciate it.
> Thank you.
>                                                   cyber

A quick search on the internet revealed a myriad of responses for 'Error
code 1000008e, ....' from bad memory, to overheating to faulty drivers. The
statement, "When I try to power up it does nothing for approx 5 min" led me
to believe that it could be a faulty power supply but you state you have,
"1.25G ram." How is this configured? Did you add two 512Mb sticks of RAM to
an existing pair of 128Mb sticks? If so, try removing the the new RAM
modules and/or reseat them by swapping slots with the other two sticks.



Chris Ryan
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