New Problem with a bootup alert

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I recently had a pc case fan failure. I replaced the fan and all should be
well, except....

I still get the dos bootup alert <Alert! Recent fan failure>

How do I make this disappear?
 
I recently had a pc case fan failure. I replaced the fan and all
should be well, except....

I still get the dos bootup alert <Alert! Recent fan failure>

How do I make this disappear?
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Check your computer's BIOS for a way to clear the alert - you state "DOS
bootup alert", this is not something Windows XP will do.
 
I stand corrected, ACE. It was an alert in the initial part of normal
bootup. Sorry!

I did go into the bios and tried to clear it out, but it still appears at
bootup.
 
I stand corrected, ACE. It was an alert in the initial part of normal
bootup. Sorry!

I did go into the bios and tried to clear it out, but it still appears at
bootup.
Ace said:
Check your computer's BIOS for a way to clear the alert - you state "DOS
bootup alert", this is not something Windows XP will do.
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No apologies neccesary.
What is the make and model of your computer's motherboard? Perhaps we can
locate the proper source of the alert.
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The fan that I replaced had a heat sensor in it. The new fan that I
re-installed in its place did not. That's probably my problem source
(somewhere in the bios). I don't think the alert is going to go away until I
put the exact replacement model in it. Dells are infamous about that..

Thanks for trying to help me, Ace!

Actually, I have found the exact correct Dell 4550 Dimension case fan for
16.95 from the JMC/Datech company who makes fans for Dell products.
 
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