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Hi all, I need a gadget that can record college LECTURES. It should be able to capture video and audio from far away, but easy to carry AROUND, and discreet (don't want to be lugging a Arricam ST cinematic around all day).

Also I'm looking for a drawing pad that can be connected to a computer (my sister is into art).

Ty for any help you can offer and sorry if I posted this in the wrong area.Get a laptop.
And STOP posting nebulous questions...A little handheld audio RECORDER and a wacom bamboo thank you

I'm getting the error warning 'This Device can run faster' when I plug in a USB device. This is on my other PC (WinFast 761GXK8MB Vista Prem 64bit). It states on the MB manual that it is USB 2.0, however according to SIW (Topala) USB 1.1 SUPPORTED, USB 2.0 not supported. I have read elsewhere on this forum that it may REQ. chipset drivers. These I cannot find on Foxconn's site, only a d/load for USB drivers for up to WIN 2000 ( which has no effect) I cannot use the driver disc which came with the MB as there are no vista drivers on it  (from a previous post by me) as it states 'This disc is not for this motherboard' Everything else works well otherwise. Perhaps someone can help with this? Regards to all. AlexmaFront ports...probably USB 1.1...
Back ports = 2.0Which Foxconn motherboard?Thanks for that Patio, but both front & rear ports are just the same Quote from: Computer_Commando on November 02, 2009, 04:51:37 PM

Which Foxconn motherboard?

Thanks for that Patio, but both front & rear ports are just the same

This is the mobo?
http://www.foxconnchannel.com/product/Motherboards/detail_overview.aspx?ID=en-us0000044

Find another motherboard with the same chipset that has the Vista drivers.

What exactly is the device that you are having troubles with?

Here's a tough one for ya'll.

Friend of mine's laptop stopped working all the sudden.  MBR Not Found; which I know is the Master Boot Record.  I assumed this would be an easy fix, but Recovery Console stated the 'Hard Disk could not be found'.  So, I poked my head into the BIOS and sure enough the dumbed-down version of HP's BIOS couldn't tell me anything.  So, I pulled the HDD out and hooked it up to my computer.  I would've used an external case, but the one I have for 2.5" is a little older and only works with Parallel, not SATA.  So, using the internal SATA on my computer I connected it and checked the BIOS.  Hey, looky, there it is.  So, I boot to my Hard Drive and for some reason my computer hung on the WINDOWS 7 Logo.  Couldn't say why 'my' OS would hang because of another Hard Drive (slaved, like it should be) having a Boot Sector malfunction.

I really would like to try it with an external but I have a FEELING it would only crash my Disk Management Utility or, for no other reason than to TICK me off, get a Windows STOP message.

My analysis; The HDD got Degaussed.  This is the only assumption I can make for the MBR's corruption, but the HDD still showing up in my BIOS.  However, it doesn't explain why it would keep my computer from booting up unless there's some unnecessary reason Windows needs the boot sector working on an HDD that it's NOT installed on.

I even tried moving my HDD down to SATA 5 and putting the failure of an HDD on SATA 0 (because 0-3 are the only ones affected by this next step:) and changing the settings in the BIOS to Raid Legacy...because who knows what that laptop is programmed to unless I call up HP and argue with their worthless support staff.

Any ideas would be super awesome sauce.1.  PROBLEM Hard Drive.
     a.  Use the bootable hard drive diagnostics (CD-R or FLOPPY disk) from the manufacturer's website to test the drive.
     b.  What operating system(s) were installed to the hard drive?
     c.  What is the disk structure (primary partition(s), extended partition)?
     d.  Is there also a recovery partition on the drive (hidden or visible)?

2.  Boot to a Live CD, e.g. SystemRescueCd, containing TestDisk and PhotoRec to see whether they can read the disk. Quote from: dahlarbear on November 29, 2009, 03:06:40 AM

1.  Problem Hard Drive.
     a.  Use the bootable hard drive diagnostics (CD-R or floppy disk) from the manufacturer's website to test the drive.
     b.  What operating system(s) were installed to the hard drive?
     c.  What is the disk structure (primary partition(s), extended partition)?
     d.  Is there also a recovery partition on the drive (hidden or visible)?

2.  Boot to a Live CD, e.g. SystemRescueCd, containing TestDisk and PhotoRec to see whether they can read the disk.

The last two times I shut my computer down it froze during the shutdown process.  Now it won't start back up.  It's giving me the diagnostics numbers 2 and 4, which signals  graphics card failure, so i TOOK my graphics card (Nvidia geforce 8600 GT) out to look at and two of the capacitors have large cracks in the top of them.  i took the card out and tried to use my integrated card, but it gives me the same diagnostic lights.  i tried putting my old ATI radeon card in, and then it gives me lights 1,3,4, which the manual doesn't list as a combination, and the computer shuts down and restarts every ten seconds or so.  took the radeon card out, and it gives me 2 and 4.  ANYONE have any ideas about what could be causing this??Unfortunately that card may have taken the board out with it...
CHECK for similar looking capacitors on the MBoard itself...if you SEE any looking like that the board will need replaced....or if anyone in your area works at board level you could gamble on having the bad caps replaced.

is there anyway to boot off of the slave drive


because my MASTER drive has a serous virus on it and i want to just wipe it and have the slave be the master but when i make the slave the master i GET a disk read error press control alt del and it wont work so could anyone help me out1.  Slave Drive.
     a.  How does slave drive interface to motherboard (IDE or SATA)?
     b.  If IDE, see:  Connecting IDE Hard Drives.
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     c.  Is there an operating system already installed on the "slave" hard drive?
     d.  If yes, which one; e.g. Windows XP Professional SP3?
     e.  If yes, was it built for (installed to) the CURRENT computer system?
     f.  If yes, is its system partition on the slave drive (the partition containing system files needed to boot the operating system; e.g. NTLDR, NTDetect.com, Boot.ini?

2.  Resources.  What recovery and/or installation resources do you have:
     a.  Vendor supplied recovery/restore partition on bootable hard drive
     b.  Vendor supplied recovery/restore CDs (or user made)
     c.  OEM Windows XP Install CD
     d.  Retail Windows XP Install CD (full or upgrade)

3.  ALTERNATE Boot Device(s).
     a.  Does system have an operational floppy disk drive?1.  Slave Drive.
     a.  How does slave drive interface to motherboard (IDE or SATA)? IDE
     b.  If IDE, see:  Connecting IDE Hard Drives.
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     c.  Is there an operating system already installed on the "slave" hard drive? YES
     d.  If yes, which one; e.g. Windows XP Professional SP3? XP pro sp not sure
     e.  If yes, was it built for (installed to) the current computer system? NO
     f.  If yes, is its system partition on the slave drive (the partition containing system files needed to boot the operating system; e.g. NTLDR, NTDetect.com, Boot.ini?

2.  Resources.  What recovery and/or installation resources do you have:
     a.  Vendor supplied recovery/restore partition on bootable hard drive NO
     b.  Vendor supplied recovery/restore CDs (or user made)NO
     c.  OEM Windows XP Install CDNO
     d.  Retail Windows XP Install CD (full or upgrade)NO

3.  Alternate Boot Device(s).
     a.  Does system have an operational floppy disk drive?yesThe drive needs to be jumpered as master.
But because this install of XP was from another MACHINE i doubt you will get it to boot properly...

DVD drive is in RAW format, or DVD put into DVD drive is shown as RAW format?

Don't hold me to the exact numbers, but RAW video, but if I remember right, RAW video is straight out of a video camera,and is totally uncompressed, and is about 270 Mbs.  That would fill up a DVD pretty fast.

I've never seen the option, but there may be some instances where some one would need to record RAW video to a DVD for brief clips.

Check your settings on your software.

I have an Intel Celeron 2.0Ghz Pentium 4 PC, with 1G of DDR RAM, a 256MB Nvidia GeForce FX5500 SERIES video card and IM using Windows XP. My problem is.. i have this game called Warcraft III Frozen Throne, but after more than 40-50 min of playtime the game just keeps on FREEZING.. im pretty much sure that i fit the system rquirements of the game and im only playing it at 1024x768 resolution with low extra details and effects.. i doubt that theres a problem with my video card. On the other hand, i have a 1G of DDR RAM, but my PC is running several neccessary programs like anti-virus and stuffs, plus i have a fully customized desktop, which i think adds to the consumption of the memory. Please I need your help, do i have to REPLACE my video card with a higher specs or should i increase my RAM?? Hoping for your quick and sincere response... Thank You!First off, the reason your game is freezing may or may not have to do with your computer specs. And if you are using this machine for a LOT of gaming, I would look into a newer pc.  Personally, I would not put a lot of money in your current rig if I was going to use it to game.  That said--


Ram would be your cheapest upgrade (assuming you motherboard will accept more than 1 gig)

My guess is you would see the most performance increase with a video card.The Celeron CPU is probably the bottleneck here so i'd have to agree with hejlikLoL! This PC was stocked in the basement since when? Stone Age i think.. i just upgraded a few parts to see if i can still use it.. the game that i mentioned doesnt necessarily requires super computer type, and no, im not using this PC for other games than that. i just assembled it for typical gaming and surfing only.. but i would consider your advice! and i checked the specs.. the board can take up to 1.512G of RAM but my VGA slot can only take a 5500fx series of video card (256MB), i'll probably just give it to my younger brother ^^


Thanks!

i have a small network (6 computers). I wanted to re-format one of the computers because it is running too slow and there's a frequent virus notification via AVIRA (free download i got online). I was thinking that if i reformat the COMPUTER, it will run faster and no more viruses.

the computer i want to try to reformat doesn't have a CD/DVDrom so i tried to connect one CD/DVDrom by connecting the IDE cable (the flat & broader one) + the power cable coming from the CPU. But FIRST i made sure that the CMOS was set up to CDROM as the 1st boot device and the harddrive as 3rd boot

i restarted the comp and hoping thst it would take me to "SET UP" but it didn't. It only continued to start up to windows.

I couldn't provide the system INFO because when i tried to open it, it says:  CANT COLLECT INFORMATION Cannot access the Windows Management Instrumentation software. Windows Management  files may be moved or missing.  I tried at the control panel SYSTEM PROPERTIES and it showed: MS WIN XP, Professional Ver. 2002 Servie pack 2, 512 MB RAM

With this, i don't know if my CD?DVDROM i am using is defective for not displaying the set up. Pls help me analyze this problem.

Thanks a lotYou don't necessarily have to boot from the CD/DVD drive to install Windows XP.  Not sure if this leaves the door open for viruses and/or malware, but you can kick off a Windows XP installation from the existing operating system.

Boot the current Windows XP operating system.  Place the Windows XP Install CD in the CD/DVD drive.  After the drive spins up, see if you can access its software.  Navigate to the :\i386 directory and look for either the "winnt.exe" or "winnt32.exe" file.  The first is a 16-bit executable which is used to setup the operating system when you boot from the CD; the later, the 32-bit executable which may be used to setup operating system from an existing 32-bit operating system.  You may use either one, but the later is the better choice (more options available).  Double click the "winnt32.exe" executable and follow the setup procedure to completion.

If the option presents itself, you should delete the current windows partition and recreate it to wipe out any malware residing there (and hope there's nothing in memory to reinfect).

You should backup your "data" before you install the fresh operating system to avoid losing it.

If this doesn't work to your satisfaction, we'll have to determine why you're not booting from the CD/DVD drive.  Or let us know if you'd prefer to troubleshoot the CD/DVD boot issue.I COULD be wrong here...but i don't think you can run the setup from within Windows.Hmmm...  I may be taking a fall here...  Been working on a multiboot system too long - not sure if I've ever kicked it off from within the partition I want to replace.

Change of plans.  Kick off the "winnt.exe" instead of the "winnt32.exe".  Since that normally works in a "bare" machine (no disk based operating system); it presumably would ignore the presence (or absence) of disk based operating system.

Perhaps the original poster (OP) could test this for us.  It's either that or troubleshoot a CD/DVD boot issue (BIOS sees drive, BIOS drive parameters, BIOS boot order, disk jumpers, 40 wire vs 80 wire cable, position on IDE cable. power to drive).

OP:  Let us know what you want or need to do (or what resolved the issue, if known).Sorry for not being able to get back ASAP, Guys.I had some prob with connection.
 And, THANK YOU too for the prompt response.
 
About the CD/DVDrom drive,  i took the liberty to open the unit itself coz I was thinking it might be the reason why i can't format my other comp. I discovered that the CD's lens is defective and the CD itself doesn't run anymore.

I will try to ask somebody to fix it and then try it again or else i will be forced to buy a new cdrom drive to do the formatting. I will keep you posted.

Thanks a lot and more power to all fo you.Here's the info for when you get another CDDrive:

Clean Install of XPThanks a lot patio for the info. I will try to do it and let you know what happens next. God bless everyone!Anytime....

Bring us Good News.sure, i hope so too...Hey, Patio, i already have a new DVD Writer and i tried to follow the instructions on the link that you have posted on our thread. But there seems to be something wrong coz I only came up to STEP #2


Steps to Clean Install XP

If the above instructions for configuring your system to boot from CD or you have acquired the necessary boot floppy/floppies; you can now boot the computer and follow the on screen prompts.

Have your Product Key available, typical install is around 30 minutes. If setup seems to hang, wait at least 10 minutes + before restarting system. You should experience momentary screen blackouts.

 
 
 1. Power on the computer. Press the Pause/Break key as soon as you see text on the screen.
[If you currently are running in an OS of any flavor,  insert XP CD and restart computer. Skip to #3 if system is configured to boot from CD.]
 
 
2. Insert XP CD into CD drive. Press ENTER to resume booting from the XP CD. 
(the BIOS is already set to CDROM as the 1st boot priority)

Instead of seeing BOOT FROM CD, i saw; :DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK & PRESS ENTER"

WHAT DO I DO NEXT?? I tried to do the instruction over again but it didn't work
 Hey, Patio, i already have a new DVD Writer and i tried to follow the instructions on the link that you have posted on our thread. But there seems to be something wrong coz I only came up to STEP #2


Steps to Clean Install XP

If the above instructions for configuring your system to boot from CD or you have acquired the necessary boot floppy/floppies; you can now boot the computer and follow the on screen prompts.

Have your Product Key available, typical install is around 30 minutes. If setup seems to hang, wait at least 10 minutes + before restarting system. You should experience momentary screen blackouts.

 
 
 1. Power on the computer. Press the Pause/Break key as soon as you see text on the screen.
[If you currently are running in an OS of any flavor,  insert XP CD and restart computer. Skip to #3 if system is configured to boot from CD.]
 
 
2. Insert XP CD into CD drive. Press ENTER to resume booting from the XP CD. 
(the BIOS is already set to CDROM as the 1st boot priority)

Instead of seeing BOOT FROM CD, i saw;

VERIFYING DMI POOL DATA
DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK & PRESS ENTER"

WHAT DO I DO NEXT?? I tried to do the instruction over again but it didn't work
 What exactly does it say on this Windows CD ? ?just when i pressed the PAUSE/BREAK button and  the pc and put the XP CD into the cdrom drive, i didn't see the BOOT FROM CD notification...instead, this is what i got at the lower part of the monitor: 

VERIFYING DMI POOL DATA .....
DISK BOOT FAILURE, INSERT SYSTEM DISK & PRESS ENTER"

and when i pressed ENTER, the same notification above has shown.


I then tried the same procedure to another comp and it worked well! I donno what's wrong with the other comp :-(It's still trying to boot to the hard drive...
Did you set the CDRom to be the first boot device in the BIOS ? ?

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What exactly does it say on this Windows CD ? ?

So I need to do some audio recording, and I need to record what is actually coming through my headphones/speakers... essentially whatever sounds are on my computer.. you get the idea.  I used to do it on XP no problem, just switch the recording device to the same as your default playback and you're set.  However, I can't seem to do this on Vista.

For recording, the only two things I see are my microphone and a Stereo Mix.  When I go into my speaker's settings, there is no OPTION to set it to record.  I've also set it so I can see the disabled devices in the Recording section, as many suggest to do to get around this problem.  But unlike them, I don't have a bunch of new settings that pop up (line in, line out, mux thingys, etc).  It's just the mic and stereo mix.  When i set the stereo mix to default recording device, it still just USES the microphone.

I also unistalled the driver that was installed (came installed from factory) and reinstalled a new one, but it didn't fix anything.  Not sure what the actual model of the sound in my laptop is, but I know its Realtek High Def. Audio.  Im running Windows Vista Home Premium.

Any help is appreciated, just need to get this fixed ASAP. Thanks.well if you want to be crazy
hook a double ended cabel from speaker to line in
and turn the volume low so it doesnt clip the wave
worked for melol I guess I could do that, but I don't have one of those CABLES on hand... and I KNOW its possible to just record whatever is playing through your computers sound system.  I did it on XP ALLLLL the time... lol.  Somebody's gotta know how to fix this Upon right-clicking on my sound icon in the notification area, and selecting "recording devices", one of the listed items is the "What U hear" setting for my X-Fi.

(and despite the setting in my Profile my OS is Vista )
Acer Aspire 5720z
Os: Vista


Hi:

I'm having the same problem with the Realtek High Definition Audio. Its seem to me that this problem comes with inboard mics, (i don't know if this is the correct term). Anyways, i been trying to find a solution for this because trying to use two input jacks doesn't work for me. There's always a latency problem, and If you like to record your  instruments (guitar in my case) you will notice that this is a big problem (Without mention the low quality of the sound).

I read that there is a register tweak you can do, but I don't know if someone with more experience will recommended.  I hope that someone who had the solution can help us both.

Quote from: jlsdust on September 04, 2009, 03:10:28 PM

Acer Aspire 5720z
Os: Vista


Hi:

I'm having the same problem with the Realtek High Definition Audio. Its seem to me that this problem comes with inboard mics, (i don't know if this is the correct term). Anyways, i been trying to find a solution for this because trying to use two input jacks doesn't work for me. There's always a latency problem, and If you like to record your  instruments (guitar in my case) you will notice that this is a big problem (Without mention the low quality of the sound).

I read that there is a register tweak you can do, but I don't know if someone with more experience will recommended.  I hope that someone who had the solution can help us both.

i think my motherboard is now DEAD -.-


i try to revive my old antique motherboard. Its a celeron that i just stopped using since I had new toy computers. then I just challenged myself of reviving it. I installed an xp on my spare HDD using that pc and it worked well. When my brother installed the Nero and restarted, I received a message 108: unlock keyboard during the POST. I was thinking it was just my CMOS so I removed it for 3mins the place it back. It works fine for a while but after giving another restart, the error came back. I try to give it another CMOS reset but didn't work. I turn the pc on and off for few times but no luck.

after 10mins, I went back to that compuer and turn it on and this time I have no screen output anymore. I could feel my CPU still running but no screen display.

ugh. I was reviving it just for fun anyway but I wanted to have some SECON opinion if my mobo is now officially dead.

I had it back in the 90's by the way and got stucked for 8 years now if I'm not mistaken.Try Red...Try Red?  What the...

Replace the CMOS battery.  That sounds more of a likely culprit than anything.  Afterwards, set your date/time in the Bios and load fail-safe defaults. Quote

Try Red?  What the...

I could feel my CPU still running

i used it to intall xp in an HDD and ship the HD to my cousin

but the cpu is still running?

You can feel your CPU running?


Are you sending out copies of XP that some one hasn't paid for?

How do you know the CPU is still running?

--there's such thing as touching the cpu and feel if the HDD in it is still running. and there's also what we call leds lighting?

--ever heard of student alliance accounts?

take it as technical. dont worry, I might not be an expert but I'm not a newbie.

Im talking about the case. duh? HARD DISK DRIVE attached to the motherboard? leds blinking in the case and the mobo?

Im talking about the case. duh?

While running Bioshock with a Gigabyte MB / 2.4 DUAL core/2 GIGS ram/with a raptor 10,000 rpm drive and a PCI express ATI X1950..........the screen goes blank after approx. 15 minutes of PLAY....a few seconds elapse and sound restores and a few seconds later game starts back up where I left off. Just upgraded the drivers for the card. I'm wondering if there is a setting I'm missing in the CONTROL panel for the card. RESOLUTION is set to widescreen...1980x1020 . Any advice would be greatly appreciated.Did it work before you upgraded the drivers?

Older computer with asus mobo and amd chipset.  The fan on the  northbridge is out and I can't find a replacement.  I removed the fan and the housing that holds the fan is still attached over the CHIP by two spring-loaded attachments at diagonal corners----it appears I'll need to remove the mobo to remove the fan housing from behind.  The fan size is 40mm square.  I can purchase heat sinks that are 37mm.

Q: Are the two attachment holes on the mobo standard.  In other words, if I purchase a northbridge heatsink, will it fit?I can't think of a processor fan that would be mounted on the underside of the motherboard.  However, I have seen some fairly ludicrous methods for mounting a CPU Fan/Heatsink combo.  Look at the pins that hold the fans frame down.  There may be some difficult-to-see instructions on them, i.e. Arrows that indicate a necessary turning or perhaps lift pin that's just VERY snug and may take an ounce of gutsy muscle to disengage it.

I have one that requires you to turn the thumb piece to the left to unlock the lift pin, then you have to squeeze the thumb piece and the lift pin together with all the strength in your index finger you can find and that corner pops off the mobo all its own.  All my smarts and took me a half hour to figure that out.  Not to mention it was Best Guess which WAY I turned the thumb piece for lock and unlock.

As for where to buy.  Try newegg.com  Their Advanced SEARCH function allows you to filter down to exactly what you need.

Good Luck!It's a strange setup.  The fan housing has spring-loaded pins attached to the mobo somehow ... no instructions or obvious ways to remove it.  I've decided to take it apart because I need the experience.  Maybe I'll just put a whole new fan assembly on.  I wonder if it's necessary to put thermal grease between the chip and metal fan housing?

Thanks Lyniaer.If you take the OLD one to a PC store they should be able to match it up for you...

Thermal paste is recommended.More like necessary.

Just put on no more than a dime-sized dallop.  Too much and you'll isolate the heat onto the processor instead of transferring it to the heatsink.

I currently have a Brother MFC 7340 all in one machine. The problem is that WHENEVER I put in a batch of checks or invoice
forms to be printed, increasingly they begin sticking together, causing jamming and ruining several forms in the process. It's gotten so bad that I only dare put in 1 form at a time, which really screws up productivity, not to MENTION pisses me off a lot!
I roll the forms end to end & side to side to loosen them up, but to no avail. Previous to this, I had a Brother MFC 8220, which worked well for 5 years 'til it began doing the same thing. Is there a basic design flaw in the feed system of Brother MACHINES, or is there somethin I can do to correct this problem?  At the same time I bought the new all in one, I  purchased an HL2140 (printer only) for use on another computor and it's starting to do the same thing with invoice forms. Only rarely does either machine pick up more than 1 sheet of plain paper. I'm usinf good quality, lazer rated paper in all applications, 20# and 24#. Any advice would be appreciated, including opinions on what other brand of lazer all in one that will work better.Normally the paper sticks together because of humidity. Look for things like how have you changed the storeage of the paper. Is it near a open window or door? Or have you moved the printer?

One other thing you can look at is if your vendor has changed how they make the forums....or if you changed vendors.

Something has changed.......

Quote

The problem is that whenever I put in a batch of checks or invoice
forms to be printed ...

I've had 4 or 5 of their lazer printers before and was quite satisfied with them, but these 2 latest ones are driving my nuts.

I have, rather my sister, a Gateway 450ROG laptop.

This particular series has quite a few common PROBLEMS with the video card and the main power unit inside the laptop...

Anyways, here is what was happening:
The computer would stay on for a variable amount of time before the screen would go all "whack-o" and the computer would either just freeze up or restart.

I ruled out a problem with Windows, since this happened while in the BIOS as well. It seems to be a video card problem.

Also, frequently on the computer startup, the fans would stay on for an abnormal amount of time with a blank screen and no hard drive indicators going. It seemed that, if you moved the laptop around at this point, it would continue to START up.

Narrowing it down to a video card problem: (does not explain abnormal startup time)
The computer does weird things to the display when the LCD monitor is moved back and forth.

I disassembled the laptop and checked the cable detaching the LCD screen ENTIRELY from the laptop. Cables were tight, but the main cable to the monitor seemed like it has been under a lot of stress... it looks like it was kind of wedged into the peg thingy that covers the hinges of the screen.

Reassembled the computer, checked for any loose screws by shaking it a bit, put in the battery, and tried to start up.
Nothing.
Connected the AC adapter
Nothing.
Opened the power button and LED panel and manually pressed the button
Nothing.

What am I missing? LAPTOPS never INTRODUCED failsafe switches, did they? (eg. Won't start up until a certain switch or connection is intact)

Or any specialized power diagnostics?
dnt like to state the obvious but could be that the video cable is damaged from being pinned under the hinge. Yeah, that's what I did figure, but I don't think that it would prevent the rest of the computer from starting up... I suppose if it short-circuited it could, but even then I see that as kind of being unlikely.

Then again, it is an older Gateway laptop... those alone have enough problems. Yes I see your point.

I have a problem which I thought I'd fixed. When I'm playing StarCraft BW or watching a video FULLSCREEN, my pc sometimes just shuts off after a couple of minutes. No error, no warning, no lag. It just shuts off. There's no problem in turning it back on, neither have I seen any memory loss.

I checked my temps just after turning it back on, they were 25/77°C and 36/96°C, IIRC. Not anything out of the ordinary, I think?

Specs:

Packard Bell
IMEDIA D7000 NL
Pentium Dual Core CPU E5200 2.50 GHz
4,00 GB
Windows Vista (64 bit OS)

I went looking on the internet already, tried troubleshooting at the Packard Bell website, the first hit was the right one: had about the same title as this post.
It suggested that I'd update my BIOS to version R01-A3, which I did. But apparently that wasn't sufficient.

I'm running really low on ideas here. Have you got any idea what might be the problem? Quote

I checked my temps just after turning it back on

I have creative Soundblaster 5.1 speakers and they work fine.  I can't get the headphones to work out of the CD jack or the sound card jack.  Computer is in same room as tv and I want to LISTEN to downloaded music or VIDEOS without disturbing.  I have been to control panel and followed thru with SOUNDS and devices ADVANCED settings.  Can ANYONE help?  ThanksSince you are familiar with the sounds settings in control panel I'm guessing that you have changed the settings under speakers and advanced to 5.1.

Try changing the settings to plain stereo and see if the headphones work then.

Typically, the headphone jacks are just a mechanical connector with no software control.

I was thinking about getting an external HD for back up of our computers. My question is can you partishion one like you can one inside a computer? I wold think you could. Thin I could give each computer space inside the external HD for back up. Or wold you just create a file for each computer. At this time we are just putting it on a DVD for each computer.An external drive is the same as an internal drive except - well, it's external . You can do anything with it that you can with an internal HDThanks. I thought so. I just didn't wont to spend that kind of money and find out it wouldn't do what I wonted it to do. Thank you for your time.You're most welcome Quote from: I Shooter on November 30, 2009, 02:01:13 PM

Thanks. I thought so. I just didn't wont to spend that kind of money and find out it wouldn't do what I wonted it to do. Thank you for your time.

About 60 GB on my computer, 50GB on the wifes and 50 GB one the trailer computer. Oh the grand kids game computer is about 20 Gb.

The reason I wonted to use partitions is it is my understanding that if one partition gets a virus it isn't spred to the other partitions.

Let me see if I understand this. If I down load every thing for the computers in question to this drive. Then say that the wifes computer gets a bug, her computer has had plenty, then I up date the down load and put the bug on the drive that the bug will get through the partitions to the other parts of the drive. Now understand that the only time that a partition will be run is to back up or fix a computer. Except for the last partition and that will be to store movies and pictures on. Now lets say that I down load a picture from the net and it has a bug. When I down loaded it I infected my computher and the partition that my stuff is stored on. Till my wife or one of the grand kids down load that file to there computer it can not infect there computer. So then we will say that I find out that I have that bug because of Avast and I with the help of you good people get rid of it or reload every thing on my machine and deleat every thing on the my partition and the partition that the virius was down loaded to that I still have the bug on the other partitions though they were never accessed be any of the infected partitions or computers. I don't see how that can be. It is my understanding that a bug has to be loaded to a file then is spred by contact with other files that are sent or moved. There is no such movement between partichions. Thank you much for your time and help.

im thinking of PURCHASING http://www.ebuyer.com/product/172831/show_product_overview
and without any upgrade it only has 1 GB of ram, but with the CURRENT spec that it is showing on the website it is unclear as to weather you are able to upgrade it to 2gbs
the memory i want to purchase for it would be this:
http://www.ebuyer.com/product/142421

any help would be greatly APPRECIATED  1G is Max... Quote from: Patio

1G is Max...

will this netbook support this new RAM?

Crucial 2GB DDR2 667MHz/PC2-5300 Laptop Memory SODIMM CL5 1.8 V Unbuffered Non-ECC

manufacturer #: CT25664AC667

Crucial 2GB DDR2 667MHz/PC2-5300 Laptop Memory SODIMM
CL5 1.8 V Unbuffered Non-ECC CT25664AC667

Questions and answers about this item
          
Q: Hi Is this suitable for a Samsung N130 Netbook? Thanks
A: yes

Samsung N130 Memory Upgrades

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All i looked at were the manuf. spec sheets...
I'm sure there are other models available.

I just purchased a Dell Inspiron 15 to use with a projector at my church.  The projector has a S-Video cable ran about 60 ft with a DIRECT plug in for the laptop.  The Inspirion 15 does not have an S-Video input.  Anyone have any suggestions as to the best way to convert my projectors S-Video so I can plug in to my laptop HDMI port.  I would like to have something that I can mount to the wall and then just use a patch cable to go from the wall jack to the laptop.  any ideas??If you have a VGA output on the laptop the following might work.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&DEPA=0&Order=BESTMATCH&Description=s+video+output+cards&x=0&y=0

There are a few s-video to hdmi converters ($200 range) but no hdmi to s-video converters that I've seen.

Does the projector have RCA inputs? TV-Out VGA to S-Video/RCA AdapterGo with CCS recommendation.  $3 beats $42.

BTW, 60' is about the maximum length for a standard s-video cable.I am actually looking for something that I can mount to the wall.  I would like to hardwire the S-Video connection from the projector to a "jack" of some sort.  It's easier to replace a patch cable than to repair a broken S-Video cable.  Sorry for being so vague.
Yes I know that 60' is about maximum.  We hired "the Geek Squad" to do our installation.  The install was PRETTY sloppy.  Now I'm trying to learn so we don't have to hire someone to take care of this sort of stuff. 

I really appreciate your help in this.  Video up/down conversion is touch-and-go at best.  Any time you up or down convert a video signal you're looking to degrade or destroy that video's quality to the point where it won't even be visible.

VGA is arguably the only video source that can run almost up to 50' without any noticeable degradation.

In my honest opinion, for what you want to do, I would consider some other type of projector and have it professionally installed with a VGA cable running to your destination (if you have a VGA out on your laptop, that is).  Avoid "the Geek Squad" if you can help it.  Most of them are novice at best and they actually refused to hire 'me' because I was 'over qualified' for what they were willing to pay.  Your wallet may suffer a little more for a professional A/V Installer, but it beats HUNTING for an animal that doesn't exist only to get little to nothing for your efforts.

If this is a temporary solution you're looking for, go with that adapter from Amazon: you've got nothing to lose but 3 bucks...which will be a pittance next to a more permanent solution that makes you happy. Thanks everyone for your help.

Hello;

I'm working on building my own PC, and Im finally down to ordering the last part; the motherboard.

I need it to be compatible with my other hardware, support 1600 fsb, Intel Socket LGA 775,  DDR3 PC3 12800 RAM (minimum), have atleast 1 PCI-E x16 2.0 slots (preferably 2), and have good overclocking capabilities.

• CPU - Intel Core 2 Quad Q9550 Yorkfield 2.83GHz 12MB L2 Cache LGA 775 95W Quad-Core Processor

• RAM - G.SKILL Ripjaws Series 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Desktop Memory

• Graphics Card - EVGA GeForce GTX 275 Superclocked Edition 896MB 448-bit DDR3 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready SLI Supported Video Card

Did you say good reviews?
Pardon me for interacting, but I never heard that motherboard!
There are so many websites that claim to have reviews on most everything. Here is just one of many.
http://www.motherboards.org/
when I looked around there it seems I was not able to find the motherboard mentioned, or else it was not in the obvious places. So why is it such a highly rated motherboard?

computer info...
windows 7 ultimate
asus m2n32 motherboard sli deluxe
4 gb ram
amd dual 2.8 processor
1tb hd
just purchased this computer on ebay.
WORKS great except... won't play high end games with the ATI x700 pro video card it came with.
I have a geforce 8500GT 512MB and when I install it and then start my computer it goes really slow...
sometimes I make it to windows and sometimes it freezes before i get there. lags really bad no MATTER what.
As soon as i put the x700 card back in it runs like a champ.
I just ordered a 2nd 8500gt card so I could bridge them together but I don't know what to do to correct 1st board issue. Any suggestions?Ensure you have the correct and latest drivers I have the disk for this video card used it with no luck. Downloaded and installed the drivers from PNY specifically for windows 7 64 bit. STILL no luck. Also went to Asus and their site suggested some drivers which I downloaded and still no good. No matter what I do with the 8500GT I have a slow boot and slowness of loading windows (real slow) but as soon as I put the X700 card in it works fine. I put a fresh install of windows back in. I have ran the start up repair program and I am stuck. Anything else to try? I could not find anywhere online a compatibility list for this motherboard against this video card but it looks like some people were running this setup fine.

I have been trying to FIND a webcam for about 2 weeks now. I don't want to just buy one for it to not be what I need.
I want it for clear pictures and video.
Something under 30 dollars.
It has to have a built in mic so I can just TALK with no wires.
I don't even know what the best resolution I could have for a webcam is so it's been difficult to use search engines.
Any advice?You won't find a reputable brand for that much, but there are are lots for under $30 on Newegg.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.aspx?Submit=ENE&N=2010290152%204093&name=%2410%20-%20%2425

Most of the ones in that price range only do 640x480 (which is low for a cam anymore). If you want a good brand and those features, spend $40-60 and get a good LOGITECH, Creative, or Microsoft cam. They also come with at least a 1 year warranty. You'll find the cheaper cams don't have mics, are low resolution, have little (30 DAYS) or no warranty from the manufacturer, or are just CHEAP pieces of crap.

Here's a Logitech one with what you're looking for, but it's $41.99 ($34.49 after $7.50 mail-in rebate).
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16826104316Free shipping also in effect now, so you won't find a better time or source to buy that particular model.You won't get a good webcam with a integrated mic but you can get a $20 Webcam and a $10 Mic. Quote from: neelchauhan on December 23, 2009, 07:03:27 AM

You won't get a good webcam with a integrated mic but you can get a $20 Webcam and a $10 Mic.

i RECENTLY received a laptop as a birthday present a while back in october, it was WORKING FINE up until  the start of november. it started off by making small vibrating hums but now its more of a whirring NOISE, its very annoying and it stops me from going on my laptop now. does any one have any ideas?Some laptops have noisily fans. You can go into the Dell support site to see if there is a SPECIFIC problem with your model.
It would be unlikely lthat moving a laptop would do it harem...
unless it was dropped.
Find you model number and service tag and go to
www.dell.com/support
It could be an airflow problem and overheating problem with the fan speeding up to cool the machine.

Someone recently posted they used 4 coins under each corner and that quieted down the fans.

There are also some laptop cradles that raise the rear of the laptop for improved air flow and easier typing.thanks for the help, ill try all these out

When i am making a back-up COPY of music everything is fine, but when i try to do a DVD i GET no joy. Is this to do with any of the below??


                 Drive   D:
Description   CD-ROM Drive
Media Loaded   No
Media Type   CD-ROM
Name   _NEC DV-5800A
Manufacturer   (Standard CD-ROM drives)
Status   OK
Transfer Rate   Not Available
SCSI Target ID   0
PNP Device ID   IDE\CDROM_NEC_DV-5800A___________________________1.05____\5&3943554F&0&0.0.0
Driver   c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys (5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108), 61.50 KB (62,976 bytes), 03/09/2002 17:28)
   
Drive   E:
Description   CD-ROM Drive
Media Loaded   No
Media Type   CD-ROM
Name   LG CD-RW CED-8120B
Manufacturer   (Standard CD-ROM drives)
Status   OK
Transfer Rate   Not Available
SCSI Target ID   1
PNP Device ID   IDE\CDROMLG_CD-RW_CED-8120B______________________1.04____\5&3943554F&0&0.1.0
Driver   c:\windows\system32\drivers\cdrom.sys (5.1.2600.5512 (xpsp.080413-2108), 61.50 KB (62,976 bytes), 03/09/2002 17:28)
Are you getting an error message? What software are you using? Did it ever work? If so have you made any changes? Did you try to defrag your HARD drive and then do a burn?

I got the PC off Ebay. I have not been able to make dvd back-ups at all, only music.
I'm using Nero. Also Defrag every day.Soz, i don't get any error msg. When i run the back-up Nero does not pick my E drive up. Quote from: ganjaman on December 23, 2009, 10:35:57 AM

When i am making a back-up copy of music everything is fine, but when i try to do a DVD i get no joy. Is this to do with any of the below??...

Will i need a DVD/CD rw to sort the prob out??? not to sure....

okay, my question..
i had an OLD dell dimension 4700 with a pci express graphics card in it.  that computer had some serious problems.  no matter how many times i attempted to fix it, it persisted to have "bad pool caller" death screens, "irql not less or equal" death screens, etc.  and i was just wondering.  if i took the graphics card out of that computer, there is no way that the card is corrupted and it could cause damage to my new computer?  if that made no sense, let me know and i will reword it for better understanding.Failing hardware on 1 machine could be anything...but it can't create the issue on a fully functioning component...
If it's not the card at fault it should run fine in the new system.
BTW i suspect the PSU on the old system...really? i was suspecting either fauly RAM slots or ram sticks.
what makes you think that would be the issue, because that is no PROBLEM to replace, i have tons.Random inconsistent error messages is what makes me suspect uneven power.

Easy enough to swap a known good one in of the same or greater wattage to eliminate it as a suspect.

Good LUCK...and keep us posted.well thank you, i hadn't even taken that into mind as a possibility.
but it's better to eliminate all the suspects and find the culprit.
thanks for the help,
-QuickFixNo problem...
Welcome Aboard !

Even though I posted about a video card PRIOR, I went to CNET and got this info regarding the PCI slots (free) on my PC:


2.0 ( 2.0 ) x PCI Express X1 - LGA775 Socket , 4.0 ( 1.0 ) x MEMORY - DIMM 240-pin , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x PCI , 1.0 ( 1.0 ) x Processor , 1.0 ( 0.0 ) x PCI Express x16


I'm pretty sure the last one this means I have a PCI-Express x16 slot but does the first one mean that I have 2 PCI-Express 2.0 slots OR 2 PCI-Express slots?FORGOT to ADD that this is a Gateway ECS MCP61-P AM2 Motherboard.1) PCI-E X 16 slot...

2) standard PCI slots...

1) PCI-E X1 slot...Newbie question...

Is there a way to replace or upgrade the PCI-Express slots or would I have to get a new motherboard entirely?No upgrades...

New MBoard.

Don't worry about newbie questions...we don't frown on that here at all...

And Welcome Aboard !

I need information on this graphics card a FRIEND recently gave me. Its a black ATI Radeon RV100 DDR graphics card. I was thinking of building a computer with some spare parts I have. Was wondering if its Windows 7 compatible.  I went to the site but the card they show doesn't look LIKE mine. Had no luck looking up the part number. I have 2 numbers both gave me no help.

Fs-sst-ati7000
0352041201

I looked up what an ATI7000 looks like still doesnt match the picture of mine. It has 2 VGA ports and a S video in the front. I TRIED the ATI site but I'm not too familiar with graphics cards the only ones I've dealt with have been build into the motherboard.
Any help I'd GREATLY appreciate.

I have recently installed Ubuntu 9.10 on my computer. Everything was fine until I installed Google Chrome on it. A message popped up saying I had to reboot to save changes, so I did. When my computer started up, it ran Memtest86+ (before going into Windows or Ubuntu). I let it run, and when it looped back, I pressed ESC, but it came up again once I rebooted. I haven't been able to GET past it. I've checked the BIOS, there is no configuration for Memtest.Is the CD/floppy still in the drive ? ?No, I took it out when I had finished installing.Not sure why it would wind up as a startup item...
Try booting into windows safemode and disable it.Memtest comes up before I can boot to an OS.I have no idea how that could happen...
Without a disk being in.Well this is what happens when I start my computer:

The Dell screen pops up.
A command prompt-type deal appears that says GRUB Loading...
Memtest starts.
If I press Escape it repeats the process.Try Here...

I was unaware it could run in the Grub loader...I will try that, but I don't have access to the disc atm, roommate is using it.Try Alt+escape...or Shift +escapeI tried those, and got the same reuslt as just pressing Esc. As for the link above, when I type $mount /dev/sda3 /mnt/temp/ its says "mount: special device dev/sda3 does not exist."
Then you have a BOTCHED Linux install...
Not sure what to recommend from here other than a wipe and clean install of both OS's.I have a Windows 7 setup.exe, but I can't run it from the Ubuntu CD, do you know what I could open it with (what application)?The reason your system is wonked i'm assuming is your trying to install an OS with another OS running...
This ALMOST never PRODUCES good results.
Decide which OS you are going to use as the main one...backup any data you need from that drive as it needs to be wiped to fix these issues and let us know...How can I get to my files to back them up?

It was a non working hand me down from my son.
After a lots of fiddling I am getting it to boot and work but not consistently.
Sometimes it freezes on boot, sometimes comes up with a blue screen, sometimes while I turn it on the A (caps on) STATUS light keeps blinking for a second and it turn itself off.
Often I can bring it to LIFE by disconnecting all power, removing the battery and removing and reinstalling the memory chips.
It runs WinXP Pro SP3, bios updated from Dell, Dell reset all drivers and reported no driver problem, all service packs installed.
How can diagnose what is wrong?
Thanks for any HELP?
NathanDo you have any information from the Blue screen?
It should have a Stop code, SOMETHING similar to 0x0000000C2, that would be a start.

Can dell tell you what the status light blinking could indicated some sort of HARDWARE issue, I would look it up on google.com but I am currently at work.Download BlueScreenView
No installation required.
Double click on BlueScreenView.exe file to run the program.
When scanning is done, go Edit>Select All.
Go File>Save Selected Items, and save the report as BSOD.txt.
Open BSOD.txt in Notepad, copy all content, and paste it into your next reply.

IMPORTANT - Need help with Computer Specs
Hi everyone! I need some really good advice on a number of things, listed below. The more advice from different people, the better. Thanks in advance to everyone that gives input


I am wanting to know what would be the cheapest (but reliable) hardware for a Windows XP Pro 32-bit (may possibly get Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate 64-bit) computer that would have the latest Java, SuperAntiSpyware, AVG Anti-Virus and Zonealarm Firewall installed and running, along with a proxy set up.

It would need to be able to run up to 20 PC emulators (if the specs would cost over $1000, please also give specs for a computer that would run between 5 - 10 PC emulators too), while having each emulator running a java application that has the required specs of '128MB RAM and 650MHz CPU' per application.

Would it be better to set up more than 1 partition for this or cheaper to build more than one computer to do this on?

Any advice on the most efficient way to make this work would be greatly appreciated.

Required Spec Information needed (please supply with recommended brands as well)
Hard DRIVE:
Processor:
Motherboard:
Video Card:
RAM:
Case:
Fans:
Power Supply:
Network Card:
Router:
Other (including Software):


Also, if anyone can recommended a smooth and efficient PC emulator that runs well and any information on how to efficiently set up a proxy to prevent my real IP from being detected by anyone that would TRY to gain my IP (or suggestion for Forum section to post a question about this). I am extremely grateful for any help given Is there no one who is able to help me? Quote

I am wanting to know what would be the cheapest (but reliable) hardware for a Windows XP Pro 32-bit (may possibly get Windows 7 Professional/Ultimate 64-bit) computer that would have the latest Java, SuperAntiSpyware, AVG Anti-Virus and Zonealarm Firewall installed and running, along with a proxy set up.

any information on how to efficiently set up a proxy to prevent my real IP from being detected by anyone that would try to gain my IP

20 emulators each using 128 MB adds up to 25,000 MB, doesn't it? Are there any motherboards that would house that amount of RAM?

20 emulators each using 128 MB adds up to 25,000 MB, doesn't it? Are there any motherboards that would house that amount of RAM?

Quote

...Also, if anyone can recommended a smooth and efficient PC emulator that runs well and any information on how to efficiently set up a proxy to prevent my real IP from being detected by anyone that would try to gain my IP...

Hmmm.....

It adds to 2560MB actually, according to the almighty MS Calc your calculation gives each emulated window 1250MB of ram

*censored* this pesky metric system! Can't we measure memory in bushels and quarts?

I want to update my 300w psu in my gateway gt5058.   How do I know what other psu's will work with my system?  Like I said, I have a gateway gt5058 with and ATHLON 64x2 dual processor 3800+...2.0GHz...2.5GB...400 MHZ...250GB hard drive...the MOTHERBOARD is a micro btx foam factor board...main power connector is 24-pin...12v cpu power connector is 4-pin.  I'm not sure what else you would need to know about it.Any standard ATX PSU will work for that...if you are unsure you may want to take the old 1 with you.
If you are PLANNING on a newer machine in the next year or so get a much beefier one...

AMD Duron 1.6 - 1.8 GHZ with 266 MHz FSB
 Athlon XP Palomino Core: 1500+ - 2100+ with 266 MHz FSB
 Athlon XP THOROUGHBRED Core: 1700+ - 2700+ with  266/333 MHz FSB
 Athlon XP Barton Core: 2500+ - 3200+ with 333/400 MHz FSB
 AMD Sempron 3000 + and up

I'm going to upgrade the processor in an OLD machine I have laying around and FIGURED I would ask for your guys input.N/M, went with these instead.

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813138146

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103681sweetness!i think the 1st on your list!!!!!!

Hello,

I have a Dell, with Windows XP.  I just purchased another MONITOR and have a dual adapter which i plugged into my tower.  When i do this, both MONITORS display my desktop which i only want to extend my desktop to the new monitor.  I went into my display and selected to extend desktop but nothing happened.  I have a Radeon x300 series as my default monitor.  I'm not sure if i need to get a new video card and if i do, what kind should i get?  Can someone help me?

Frank What do you mean by dual adapter ? ?
Your VID card needs to support 2 monitors to do what i think it is that you want to do... Quote from: Katman_09 on January 15, 2010, 05:30:30 PM

I have a Radeon x300 series as my default monitor.  I'm not sure if i need to get a new video card and if i do, what kind should i get?  Can someone help me?

Frank

I have an adapter that has to female ends and one male end so that i can plug both monitors into my tower

That just allows you to show the same thing on 2 monitors. To extend your desktop onto a second monitor you need a display adaptor ("video card") that has provision for using 2 displays independently.

We have this imagerunner 2016 that shows offline on each of our desktops when we come into work each morning. We have RESORTED to unplugging for 10 minutes and that usually does the trick.  The printer goes into energy saving mode after 5 minutes and is left on OVERNIGHT. From what i can gather, the IP Address it shows on my computer is 10.20.20.114 and on the printer itself it says IP address > AUTO DHCP..

Could this have something to do with being left on overnight, and if we did turn the fax printer off after work, WOULD we STILL recieve faxes sent to us overnight?

Thanks alotPower saver settings can be changed. Talk to your network admin and they can change the way the machine works.

Costume made computer
HDD 80Gb
Pentium 4 3.0 Ghz
Windows XP home

Hi everybody:
I got an old computer about 5 years, and it began having problems when I try to restart the machine. It didn't display anything on the monitor. I took it to the repair shop and they told me that there was nothing wrong with it. They made me bring the monitor, and they told me that there was nothing wrong with the monitor either.

When I got home, I plug everything back in place, and the computer boot normal, but when I try to open any program, the computer began to run really slow, and the programs began not responding. I scan the computer checking if there was any malware, but the scan lock also.

I decide to reinstall Windows XP and reformat the HDD. The process of reformatting  was successful. I was checking the process until the Windows is installing XP massage appears with the time it will take to finalize the installation. Since it said it was going to take 39 min, I left it alone. When I came back an hour later, there was the blue screen of death displayed. When I restart the machine, there was no beep and nothing display.
All the lights turn on but nothing else.


I'm thinking that either the RAM or the Hard drive has died. What are some other specs on the computer? Tell me everything you know about the hardware that's in it.BSOD error message was ? ? Quote

Costume made computer

Hi. Can I have some advice please. I have a HP Pavillion LAPTOP, when I turn it on I hear the fan and  it all lights up  but there is nothing on the screen what so ever, I have coupled it to an external monitor but still nothing. I have removed WIRELESS card, HD and ram to see if i can get it to post but nothing just the sound of the fan. I have also listened carefully to hear if there is DATA reading from the HD, the HD stays QUIET "no clicking" I have tried to boot it from a bootable disk and safe mode.......still dead. My first thought is the CPU. Can anyone throw some suggestions my way please.
Best Regards
Chris

Just Installed a new 5.25 bay mounted multi function panel. It has a multi flash media card reader & writer + usb powered hub + 1394 port + audio ports + sata port. I installed a 2.0 USB PCI card and plugged the multi panel in to the internal usb port on the card. I only wanted the front panel usb ports and the card reader hooked up. The usb ports work fine. The card reader doesn't . I use SD 2 GB cards. I can view the files on the cards while in the card reader but when I try to move them to my computer hard drive I get the error message :CANNOT COPY   :THE PARAMETER IS INCORRECT. I have tried different SD and other formats of media cards with the same results. If I use one of those cheap SD card readers in the usb port on the front panel I can move the files just fine ,so its not the cards or the usb card, it must be the card reader. There is no firmware update for this reader. In DEVICE manager it reports the device is OPERATING PROPERLY. Any one have any ideas what is going on?  Without knowing what computer you have, what USB 2.0 PCI card you have, and what card reader you have; I would say the card reader is defective.  I have 2 COMPUTERS, both with card readers and all slots in the card reader show as drives in My Computer, even with no card inserted.  Both card readers plug into ports on the motherboard, with a 9-pin connector.

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My computer randomly freezes up, I tried formatting twice but it still happens. Any ideas on what it could be?

Tried reformatting in case it was a program/virus but it still happens, checking batteries in wireless mouse & keyboard. Alt-Crtl-Del to bring up the task manager window always un-freezes it for a while, but then it happens again. Sometimes it will randomly go back a screen if I am in an internet browser. Ive had this pc about a year and it just started doing this over the last couple days. Ideas or thoughts on fixes welcome

I am running:
Operating System: WINDOWS Vista™ Home Premium (6.0, Build 6001) Service Pack 1
Language: English (Regional Setting: English)
System Manufacturer: Gateway
System Model: P-7805u
BIOS: Ver 1.00PARTTBL
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo CPU P8400 2.26GHz (2 CPUs), ~2.3GHz
Memory: 4090MB RAM
DirectX Version: DirectX 10
Card name: NVIDIA GeForce 9800M GTSIs this legit Vista copy (6001.longhorn_rtm)?Of course, its what came with my os from gateway via bestbuy. Why?Just checking
Freezing may be caused by number of reasons.
Main ones would be:
*** overheating (when was the last time, you cleaned inside the case?)

*** RAM problem
A. If you have more than one RAM module installed, try starting computer with one RAM stick at a time.

NOTE Keep in mind, the manual check listed above is always superior to the software check, listed below. DO NOT proceed with memtest, if you can go with option A

B. If you have only one RAM stick installed...
...run memtest...

1. Download - Pre-Compiled Bootable ISO (.zip)
2. Unzip downloaded memtest86+-2.11.iso.zip file.
3. Inside, you'll find memtest86+-2.11.iso file.
4. Download, and install ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/
5. Insert blank CD into your CD drive.
6. Open ImgBurn, and click on Write image file to disc
7. Click on Browse for a file... icon:



8. Locate memtest86+-2.11.iso file, and click Open button.
9. Click on ImgBurn green arrow to start burning bootable memtest86 CD:



10. Once the CD is created, boot from it, and memtest will automatically start to run.

The running program will look something like this depending on the size and number of ram modules installed:




It's recommended to run 5-6 passes. Each pass contains very same 8 tests.

This will show the progress of the test. It can take a while. Be PATIENT, or leave it running overnight.



The following image is the test results area:



The most important item here is the “errors” line. If you see ANY errors, even one, most likely, you have bad RAM.

*** hard drive problem
Run hard drive diagnostics: http://www.tacktech.com/display.cfm?ttid=287
Make SURE, you select tool, which is appropriate for the brand of your hard drive.
Depending on the program, it'll create bootable floppy, or bootable CD.
If downloaded file is of .iso type, use ImgBurn: http://www.imgburn.com/ to burn .iso file to a CD (select "Write image file to disc" option), and make the CD bootable.

NOTE. If your hard drive is made by Toshiba, unfortunately, you're out of luck, because Toshiba doesn't provide any diagnostic tool.
Thanks I will try it.Longhorn ? ?

 I can see, he just edited his INITIAL post.
I'm not sure why would that note appear.
You think, it's some bootleg Vista? My dear husband figured out what has been wrong with my computer acting up. A tiny browser button on my wireless mouse was mashed down in such a way you'd never notice unless you looked close. Crazy how small issues cause big problems.

And no its not a bootleg Vista. I am not a hacker/thief etc.

I edited my post since I was concerned by your comment that my info might be offering up some tasty tidbit to a thief. I never had someone mention my dxdiag codes back to me like that.

Considering these comments I really doubt ill post any issues here again.. even so.. I appreciate those who tried to help. Have a good year.

Hello all! I'm looking to get a new video card for my PC but I'm not sure what to get. I've been told to get the NVIDIA GeForce 8800 GT but I have the feeling that it's a little outdated (I could be wrong though). Here are my specs:

Gateway Desktop GT5432
Vista Home Premium 32-bit (no Service Pack)
AMD Athlon 64x2 Processor 5000+ (2.6 GHz, 2x512 KB L2 cache, 2000 MHz system bus)
ECS MCP61-P AM2 Motherboard
NVIDIA GeForce 6150SE
3GB RAM, 320 GB Hard Drive
One PCI-Express x16 slot
One PCI-Express x1 slot
Two PCI conventional slots

If you need any other info, please let me know. Thanks in ADVANCE for your advise!I'd go with a 1GB GeForce 9500 GT:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16814162022well that depends on your budget, a 8800 is the classic budget mans video card, with more BANG for you buck that any other card. however i would suggest looking into the GTX260 its an exceptional card for the price; £100 im not sure how much it is in dollars. but thats goodIt also depends on what you're using the computer for. If you're a gamer then you want a more advanced video card but if you're just using it to surf the net, read e-mails, or other standard stuff you don't need to get the most expensive/advanced one on the market I got Midnight Club 2 and can't get out of the menu screen without the PC freezing up. If I can get a card that can play that and my various emulators then I'm good. I don't mind a high end card as long as my PC can handle it without me having to get an additional power source and such.okay so what is your CURRENT power supply? just to let us knowHow do I figure out what my current power supply is?
There is normally a sticker on the PSU...
You may have to remove a side panel...Oh, BTW, my PSU is a DPS-300AB-15B so I'm running at 300W. The specs for my monitor are as follows:

19-inch Gateway FPD1975W DVI 720p Widescreen LCD Monitor

1440 x 900 native resolution
16.2 million colors
Tilt stand
Integrated power supply (100-240V 50/60Hz, 1.2A)

Connections:
AC Input: IEC 320 C6
VGA
DVI-D (Dual link w/HDCP)

I have a Dell Dimension 2350, which comes with onboard integrated video.  I just bought an EVGA GeForce 6200 256MB DDR2 PCI card that I cannot get installed.  Here are the steps I have taken and their results:

I installed the card in PCI slot 2 (because 1 was taken).  I could not make it display, nor install the drivers.
I moved the card to PCI slot 1.  The first time I booted up afterwards, the new card displayed the BIOS splash. but went dark after that.
Lots of reboots never resulted in displaying video from the new card.

I know that the graphics card works, because it worked one time, but I have not been able to get it to work since.  I have a feeling that it is a problem with the onboard graphics chipset taking over. I cannot disable the onboard graphics, because the bios only gives me the options "onboard" or "auto".  I have browsed lots of other forums looking at other people's problems, and tried most of the suggestions given there, but to no avail. 

Does anyone have any ideas how I can make the BIOS turn the control over to the new card? Or if that is even the issue? Any suggestions are appreciated!


Thanksdid you un-install the previous graphics card drivers and install the new ones prior to installing the graphics card?
try switching back to your old one and doing this chances are it will help.
ive had alot of problems installing graphics card into dell dimension computers before. dell dont make their computers to be self-upgrade friendlyDO NOT install the new driver before the card is installedI had the same problem recently trying to install a nVidia geforce 2mx400 64mb PCI card in a old Dell with on-board video. In device manager I had the yellow ! telling me the device had problems and could not start. I worked on it for a week trying every thing, tried all the PCI slots - downloaded drivers for the card - flashed the motherboard bios to the latest version - disabled on-board video. The new card did start two times for me but no more. I finely came to the conclusion the new card must be BAD. I returned the card , it was TESTED and found to be bad. Received replacement , installed it in PCI slot 1 and it started up and works great. I use duel monitors now. Quote from: jhuns on December 26, 2009, 01:34:38 PM

I cannot disable the onboard graphics, because the bios only gives me the options "onboard" or "auto".

So which setting are you using ("onboard" or "auto")?

did you un-install the previous graphics card drivers and install the new ones prior to installing the graphics card?

DO NOT install the new driver before the card is installed

Is your BIOS version A02?

I have installed Windows 7 on the computer, not mine. And Before I installed it I made 2 partitions of ONE 600GB hard drive, the 100GB where the OS will be the 500GB just hanging. After the installation completed the 500GB drive isn't showing up.
I wanted to check through the Setup when the computer loads but the keyboard isn't recognized that QUICKLY so no matter what function key you press the computer doesn't register it.

So basically I want to ask if there is a way to go through the cmd to fix the problem.
The computer is brand new, built from scratch.
So any help will be great. Thanks. If you need any more info please let me know.
Thanks.Did you remember to format the PARTITION after creating it ? ?
This can be done thru Disk Management.You probably did not format it. Go to START - RUN - diskmgmt.msc
If the partition shows up as unallocated, just right-click & format it.I'm quicker with Forum lag....

                     WHat if it won't show up there?
Just asking this so I can cover all the problems at once because they don't have an internet.It'll show up. You forgot to format it QUOTE from: patio on January 14, 2010, 10:03:56 AM

I'm quicker with Forum lag....

                    

I'm REPLACING the cooler on my NVIDIA GeForce9600GT. I'm LOOKING on newegg.com at the following product:
http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16835185081

Will that work on this?
http://www.nvidia.com/object/product_geforce_9600gt_us.htmlIf not, does any know any that will? Or MAYBE one that is not so pricy?Personally i'd take some measurements 1st...seeing how that's a large card. Quote from: patio on January 14, 2010, 04:47:00 PM

Personally i'd take some measurements 1st...seeing how that's a large card.

I have an old Dell Dimension 8250 that takes ATA-100 hdd's. I bought a new 80GB one off of Newegg and it says it's fine when I diagnose it, but I can't for the life of me get an OS on there. I'm pretty experienced with installing them and it's usually not that hard but In this case, I just can't do it. If I turn off the drive in settings than the Ubuntu disc will run the install thing, but of course it can't install it on nothing. When I turn it on and try, I just get some errors. I can't get xp to work either. It formats the drive, install the files, and autorestarts but it just keeps doing the same thing over and over. It should be going to the next step after rebooting. I just don't know what to do and I really need to get this server up and running because I told my site I would a while ago and I still haven't.1.  Dell Dimension 8250.  Is this a known working computer?
     a.  When was the last time computer was operational and/or stable?
     b.  What operating system and service pack level was it running?
     c.  How much system RAM (memory) does it have?
     d.  Are you using the 80-wire (40-pin) IDE cable for the hard drive?  Eighteen inches or less in length?
     e.  Give us some configuration information regarding the IDE devices (and how each is jumpered:  cable_select, single, master, slave):
          (1)  Primary IDE channel
                (a)  Master device (using middle or end CONNECTOR)?
                (b)  Slave device   (using middle or end connector)?
          (2)  Secondary IDE channel
                (a)  Master device (using middle or end connector)?
                (b)  Slave device   (using middle or end connector)?
      f.  Does motherboard also support SATA devices?  If yes, how is system BIOS set for IDE/SATA compatibility modes?

2. Hard Drive.
     a.  So which 80 GB hard drive did you get?
          (1)  Make and model number (look on hard drive case)
          (2)  IDE supporting ATA-100 or higher?
     b.  How or what did you use to "diagnose" it?
     c.  Does system BIOS detect and correctly identify hard drive (model number, size)?

3.  System RAM.  Boot standalone memory diagnostic program to verify system RAM OK.  Let it run for a couple of hours.  If no errors, freezes, or spontaneous reboots; it should give you some confidence in the basic functioning of the computer.  Both of the following websites provide "free" downloads to CREATE the desired bootable media.  See www.memtest.org or www.memtest86.com.

4.  Operating System(s).
     a.  Which operating system are you trying to install?
     b.  Which installation media do you have and how is it labeled (Retail, OEM, Volume License)?
     c.  What service pack level or version is the installation media?
     d.  Where did you get the installation media?

5.  One trick is to simplify the hardware configuration for the initial installation; then add the additional hardware and let the fully installed operating system deal with it.  Basically disconnect all drives (CHANGE jumpers), peripherals, and expansion cards not needed for a basic installation.

6.  Errors.  Would these be "state SECRETS" or something you can share with the rest of us?1.
a. About 6 months ago, but that's just because I've put off buying an ew HDD since I borke a pin off the old one.

b. Windows XP PRO. Service Pack 3

c.512MB

d. -skip-

e. -skip

f. No.


2.

a. This one.

b. there was an option to diagnose it after pushing F12 on the bootscreen.

c. -skip-


3.-skip-


4.
a. I've trued Ubuntu 9.10, Windows Xp, and Ubuntu 9.10 Serer Edition

b. they're all burnt so idk

c. Xp is service pack 3, I believe. Not sure

d. Ubuntu.com and Isohunt. From what I know, it's legal since I have a legal Serial number on the the side sticker, but I lost the Cd.


6- skip-

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I'll get to the things I skipped in not too long.

Hi, I'm trying to do a small upgrade to my husbands computer for a cheap as possible.  He WANTS to play a couple computer games that his system just wont handle.  We've got an old NVIDIA 7900 GT that I pulled from my computer that I want to use but his motherboard doesn't support it so I've been looking for a new fairly cheap mb that will.  We also want to up the processor so I've been looking for combos.

ANYWHO . . I'm curious if this motherboard found here - http://www.geeks.com/details.asp?invtid=E-K8MC51G-3200-K5&cat=MBB

Will support a 7900GT (Here is a link to the exact card I have http://www.evga.com/articles/280.asp). 

Thanks much in advance for the help.

~StephYes, since your 7900GT is a PCI-E card and the motherboard you cited has # One (1) PCI Express x16 slot and One (1) PCI Express X1 slot, that will work.

What about your RAM?  Most likely, you'll need to buy new RAM, also, since the new motherboard probably uses different memory than the old motherboard.  However, to be sure of this, we need to know what motherboard you now have. Thank you for the reply.  That's what I figured but I wanted to be sure.  He's got DDR PC3200 memory in his computer ATM.  Another company that was selling that same set up as geek.com listed that 3200 was compatible with that MB.  So I'm a little unsure on that part of it.  I have an EXTRA PS laying around so I've got that covered too.  I'm pretty sure the rest would just be swapping it over, unless I've missed something.Well, here's comfirmation that DDR PC 3200 will work with that motherboard: http://www.crucial.com/store/listparts.aspx?model=K8MC51GAwesome.  Thanks so much soybean for your help.  Hopefully this will get him by until we can upgrade mine and pass it down to him

Thanks again!

after a blackout, computer doesn't start up.

i tried diff outlets on my apc surge arrest,
i tried diff main power outlets,
i tried leaving it plugged in for a few hours and then start,

but in end still nothing.

this happened previously before, and i thought it was dead so i called APC to file a claim. the guy told me to try diff outlets on the bar and i did. the result was, the computer worked on other ones.  so they said the bar was faulty and sent me a new one. now the same thing happens and even if i try the diff outlets, nothing happens.

i had a few prior problems with the computer before, such as CMOS screen poping up, but that happened once and like a few months ago. then there was a few times where it would goto the windows screen, but not load the desktop. i restarted it a few times and it followed through and worked.  that also occured like a few months ago and never again.

i own a p4 2.8, 1gb ram, gfx5500, 300gb hd. its about 6yrs old.

i searched the forum and looked for possible solutions, but none of the cases matches mine perfectly so here i am posting.  Remove the APC and plug DIRECTLY into the wall receptacle.i tried that also. this nothing.

however, i do hear a small buzz/whistle noise when its plugged into an outlet, apc or wall.  i figured it was a "charge" but ya.

stiill won't start.Any lights, fans starting up, HD startup, beeps?nothing starts up. no lights or beeps.  the only sound is from when i plug it into an outlet, its like a buzz/humming noise, very faintSee if you can borrow a power supply of = or > wattage and swap it in and see it it fires up........Computer was plugged into the apc surge arrester and computer was on or off when you lost power?  It's beginning to looks like the power supply (psu) is damaged.i was using the cpu when the power went out. it was only for like 5secs and came back on.  but when i tried restarting, it dint' work.  its always plugged into the apc.  i tested the outlets with other stuff like light,monitor and speakers and all works fine.

my friend suggested i check if the motherboard light is on, and it is.

as for spare power supply, i won't be able to get one until maybe tomorrow, and might even need to buy a new one if anything.  just wanted to confirm its the problem before spending.It's not confirmed unless you can verify the buzzing is from the psu.  If motherboard light is on, then part of the psu is still functional.  Do you have a voltmeter and do you know how to use it?i have one, but not 100% confidant on how it works. Quote from: chuchuboi on October 27, 2009, 06:26:33 PM

i have one, but not 100% confidant on how it works.

I have a pc  that's about a year old. Recently I turned it on and there was no video. After pressing the 'reset' button, the pc reboots and all is fine.
The problem is consistent. Every time I turn the pc off or go into 'standby' mode, the computer comes back on with a 'no SIGNAL' message. I have to power down and REBOOT to make the video work.

I have an ASUS mother board and a Nvidea Geforce 8500gt graphics card.

I downloaded  and installed the latest drivers for the graphics card, but that did not help.

Any ideas?I have a similar pro :)blem. I just turn off the monitor,
wait a bit, turn it back and and all OK.

Cane anybody explain this? 
I should note that the computer seems to be booting up. I can hear the Windows XP 'bootup music' but there is no video.
1) What happens when you boot to safe mode?
2) What happens with a different monitor?
3) How does your monitor work on a different system?Ok, I finally decided to try the easy stuff. I opened up the computer and reseated the video card. Viola' everything is fine.

Thanks for the assistance.

ScottAlways the best APPROACH...
Good to hear you are fixed up.

I am thinking about PURCHASING a new wireless mouse for under Fifty dollars, can anyone give me a few ideas on the best mouse for this PRICE range?, I play  allot of on LINE games like COD Modern warfare 1 and 2, thanks.Newegg

Be sure to browse and see what's on the consecutive pages...

Not sure if this is an overheating problem, a video card problem, an LCD problem, a software problem, etc etc.

It generally only happens when I'm playing a game. The screen starts to flicker, almost as if the bulb is dying or something. Eventually, the monitor turns off. The only fix I've found that works is closing the laptop lid and opening it again. In a few more minutes, it happens again. Could some wire be caught or pinched somewhere? The only thing that doesn't make sense to that though is that if I'm not playing a game and, say, leave the computer on OVERNIGHT, nothing happens, it's generally fine. It's driving my eyeballs insane, so any quick help would be much appreciated.Sorry FORGOT to post specs.

ASUS Model G2P
Windows 7 Ultimate x86(not sure what build, 7600 I think)
2GB RAM
Intel Core 2 Duo [email protected] 2.0ghz
ATI MOBILITY RADEON X1700 512mb

If anything else is needed, let me know.

What also works is, on my laptop, there is an option to turn the LCD on and off. If I do that, it comes back on, but eventually goes back off. I tried UNSCREWING the case to get to where the ribbon cable would be, but there are SOOOO many *censored* screws and the ONE I need to take off to get to the cable is stripped. I called ASUS and they said, since I don't remember when I bought this piece of scrap metal, that I cannot be covered under the warranty. Even if I lie, they still want a copy of the invoice, so I'm screwed either WAY. Also, if I lower the brightness as low as it can go, it really goes crazy and sometimes it makes a sound (almost like a fan dying or something). Not sure if that helps at all. I'm thinking it could be the video card, but what do I know.Download, and install SpeedFan: http://www.almico.com/sfdownload.php
Post your computer temperatures:



Post two sets of readings, while computer idle and while playing your game.OK, thanks for the app, looks useful. Should I have anything checked (like automatic fan speed) or unchecked? Any settings that should be modified?

HD0 - 32C
Temp1 - 31C
Core0 - 47C
Core1 - 50C

This is at idle.

I am going to try to play the game for a few minutes and see what the temps read.After about an hour playing Star Trek Online (beta) on almost max settings, here's what I have.

HD0 - 54C
Temp1 - 101C (anyone need some water boiled?)
Core0 - 95C
Core1 - 96C

So it would seem that the computer is overheating...unless those readings are normal...Which I don't see as being possible...
Yeah, definitely. Max temperature for your processor is listed at 100C and you're getting really close.
Use a can of compressed air to clean all vents, elevate laptop, consider getting cooling pad...

BTW....Temp1 - 101C is most likely your video chipOK, I left the computer on all night to see where my temps would end up. Could it be that maybe a fan is out because it doesn't seem to have cooled down all that much.

HD0 - 50C
Temp1 - 98C
Core0 - 62C
Core1 - 65C

Thanks again.Idle computer should keep pretty much steady temperature, no matter, if it's up for 1 minute, or 1 day.
With laptop there is really not much you can do: clean vents, elevate it, use cooling pad, or.....bring it to the shop to see what's wrong there.
Did you try any of the above?

Not to mention, that laptops in general are really not gaming devices.... Quote from: Broni on January 16, 2010, 10:01:37 AM

Max temperature for your processor is listed at 100C and you're getting really close.

Don't you mean 100F?

Max Operating Temperature 95.0 °F

Hi. I have just installed a new Ati graphics card into a desktop pc and installed the driver (perfect) Until I took the pc back to its owner and booted it up with their monitor attached. The screen is very dark and the text is so hard to read and flickery. I then TRIED it on another monitor (perfect again)  I downloaded the latest drivers and installed them ok but I cannot get it to display properly on the monitor in question. When I boot, it starts the windows logo screen and accounts seem to look good graphically, but just as windows finishes loading flick! of a second it goes dark, flickery and hard to read text on screen. I now know there is a problem with the monitor but i don't think a technical hardware problem because it worked fine until the graphics failed and I had to put in a new graphics card.Can you specify the brand and model of the two monitors your USING?Is there a driver for the display that should be installed? Quote from: ash41 on January 14, 2010, 12:56:37 PM

Hi. I have just installed a new Ati graphics card into a desktop pc and installed the driver (perfect) Until I took the pc back to its owner and booted it up with their monitor attached. The screen is very dark and the text is so hard to read and flickery. I then tried it on another monitor (perfect again)  I downloaded the latest drivers and installed them ok but I cannot get it to display properly on the monitor in question. When I boot, it starts the windows logo screen and accounts seem to look good graphically, but just as windows finishes loading flick! of a second it goes dark, flickery and hard to read text on screen. I now know there is a problem with the monitor but i don't think a technical hardware problem because it worked fine until the graphics failed and I had to put in a new graphics card.

monitor going dark is a sign if it failing.

Check the monitors refresh and resolution capabilities.

monitor going dark is a sign if it failing.

I just got this new computer today.....the Acer Aspire 5517 series (whatever the that is) and i was EXCITED for windows 7 on it which i already ABSOLUTELY adore and love to the MAX.....but i do a lot of work with my cam and there is definitely a cam in this laptop i can see it and it says it has one and points to the spot i know where it is.....I go on msn and start talking to my mom from the other side of the country and the cam wont work....if i use it it says i don't have one and if she asks me it says i don't have one.....so I'm like well i will go find it in my computer somewhere....and i have looked in my computer and control panel and i cant find it......i WOULD love to be able to find this camera in my laptop somewhere so i can take pictures as well as have a GOOD long deserved video chat with my mother....please help No need to double post
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