Dell XPS 710 starts with no display and loud cpu fan

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jamesq94

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I recently purchased a dell xps 710. I wanted to upgrade a few parts so I bought an Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Processor 2.5 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA775and a new nvidia 550 gtx pny graphics card to run with my other identical one in SLI.

I installed everything and I went to turn on the computer. Generally the computer cpu fan is really loud at first which I assume is part of startup and then its very quiet as the computer begins to run.

After installing these new parts though the computer cpu fan just continued to be very loud and I got no display on my moniter (this is especially frustrating because I can't even get into the boot menu). This continues indefinitely as far as I can tell and the power light is an orange color (not sure if this means anything or not).

I realized in hindsight I did not apply the heat transfer gel necessary for new processors so I am not going to touch the computer until I get that in the mail. I was wondering if anyone else has had a similar problem and any help would be much appreciated.

Other specs:
Windows 7
4GB Ram
nvidia 550 gtx x2 (sli)
Intel Core 2 Quad Q8300 Processor 2.5 GHz 4 MB Cache Socket LGA775
 
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Take the GTX 550 out and use just one. Then see if it starts.
 
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Make sure your CPU fan is plugged in. You could have forgotten that. Those fans start out really fast, that's what happens with my Core 2 Duo build.
 
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Just did this as well and the same thing is happening. I unplugged and replugged in the CPU fan and also replaced my CMOS battery just for the heck of it because I heard that can help but still the same issue
 
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some models of store bought computers [dell.hp,acer,ect..] may come with a ''locked'' bios and may not allow you to change certain hardware as a video card.. this is done to protect them from undue warranty claims and refunds .this is not done to hurt you but to protect them. you really need to see if that upgrade has been proven to work in your model first before you invest money in it .. there are a lot of these threads here at toms to look at some models will allow upgrades and some dont.. and a lot of guys here say ya ya ya when is really no no no...it would be sad you spent $200 on a card that wount post after you installed it as most find out. then get told its your psu and you spend more and end up right back where you are now, but its up to you good luck..


you got to know the the boards in these computers are not like the ones we use to do custom builds witch are open to upgrading with in the boards compatibly . the bios is custom made for there design and just for the parts they authorize to be used on there computers
 
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