We have an old serial port device that will not communicate with it's software properly on an Optiplex 790/7010 running Windows 7 (Enterprise x64). On a Optiplex 755 running Windows 7 (enterprise x64) it works fine.
To rule out any hardware failure, we can test the functionality of the webcam using PC Checkup available as a part of Dell Support Center software. If installed, it should be found under Start->All Programs->Dell Support Center. Click PC Checkup under Dell support Center.
All was well till I tried to play a Blue Ray disk and got a security error that told me I needed to use the Display Port connection instead of the DVI connection. Plugged in a new Display Port Cable, rebooted the system, and all I get is 6 beeps.
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