The below never made it past your censors (as of Sunday at 10am) but I
thought I'd pass this along.  I systematically removed components and
peripherals until the culprit was found.. a defective mouse.

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> From: Jon Schwartz <[log in to unmask]>
> To: PCBUILD - Personal Computer Hardware discussion List
<[log in to unmask]>
> Subject: Troubleshooting
> Date: Friday, April 16, 1999 11:18 PM
>
> Pardon this question if it seems trivial, I'm a rookie at this......
>
> The Pentium PC (Dell Optiplex GL 575) has had the 540MB hard-drive erased
> by the previous owner.  When I turn it on it tickles the Hdd then the
> A-drive.  I get a Bios name message on the screen, an accurate RAM count
> and a flashing cursor, but no C: prompt.  Booting with a DOS 6.22 #1 disk
> does nothing, it won't read it.  The A-drive light stays on during the
boot
> after it's tickled, and also if I remove the DOS disk.  I've tapped the
F2,
> Del, and F8 keys but cannot access the BIOS.  Any thoughts, Wizards?  All
> appears to be working inside.. fans, power supply, etc.
>
> /Jon Schwartz

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