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Solve : Solid-State Hard drives? |
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Answer» just an update; turns out the anti-bogeyman software is a scam. Now I've GOT over 12 bogeymen in my CLOSET, and not one of them knows how to tie their shoes. So every MORNING, I have to tie their shoes so they can go to work. just an update; turns out the anti-bogeyman software is a scam. Now I've got over 12 bogeymen in my closet, and not one of them knows how to tie their shoes. So every morning, I have to tie their shoes so they can go to work. BUT you sound as if you do drugs...otherwise why the illogical, noncoherent, irrevalant post???It's because of the SHEEP. They are going to take over. Quote from: BC_Programmer on January 06, 2009, 09:14:46 PM It's because of the sheep. They are going to take over. ok..ok...must be brain dead from all those drugs...LOL |
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Solve : hp xg823? |
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Answer» have a qs can this comp be upgraded the hp xg823? im LOOKING to upgrade cpu to make better but dont know if the mother BOARD will support a 1.33 ghz thanksblue_caddy... your motherboard manual will let you know what it will support .......have you looked ? I would like to know if I change my motherboard, will I have to re-install Windows XP, and also lose all my files. You will most likely have to reactive it. Or it MAY not start at all. If you have to reinstall Windows XP, you will only loose the files you didn't move to another partition. If you didn't partition at all, well you're screwed like a goat. |
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Solve : what SCSI card for a Ultra 160 SCSI drive?? |
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Answer» Hello, |
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Solve : RMA help? |
| Answer» HI, i made a RMA to MSI but i forgot to write RMA number outside of the box but i have a copy of it inside of it. i sent the RMA ITEM and it has arrived, CURRENTLY in "receiving process''. it has been on that statue since 9/9/05. now, is 9/11/05, i'm afriad they will not ACCEPT it cuz i forgot to put RMA number outside of the box. any idea on if they accepted or not? That's strictly between you and them. Have you called or e-mailed? Usually if they accept a package at all, it's a good sign.Contact MSI. Any mistakes with RMA could be considered FRAUD. Especially if you send back items without approval. | |
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Solve : Intel P4 CPU? |
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Answer» Is possible to USE an Intel P4 2.5 GHZ 533 MHz - Socket 478 on a SYSTEM with 400 MHz bus system? Like the Intel D850MV motherboard!PLEASE don't double post. Check the manufacturer web SITE |
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Solve : SiS 6326 Video Card AVI/RM Playback? |
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Answer» I'm using an sis 6326 4mb Graphics Card and am trying to playback movies in AVI and REAL Media format using the players Windows Media Player 10 and Media Player Classic. The movie plays fine but the colour looks terrible and is covered in wavy coloured lines that make the IMAGE quality impossible to view comfortably. |
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Solve : Everest? |
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Answer» DOWNLOAD this:Everest http://www.filehippo.com/download_everest_home.html v GOOD HARDWARE DIAGNOSTIC |
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Solve : Sound card - somebody please help? |
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Answer» I want to PUT CASSETTE tapes on cd, What kind of sound card will be best to do this, external, internal, ONE that has noise reducing already built in? Im really LOST I have a general knowledge of COMPUTERS, not bad actually. But this has got me stumped? help |
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Solve : Looking to buy a WD1000JB HD for data recovery? |
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Answer» My WESTERN Digitial WD1000JB drive WENT up. I sent it to a data recovery place and they were SUCCESSFUL in getting some but not alll data off of the bad drive. With additonal parts from a like drive, they felt they could GET more data from this drive. I am looking to buy a WD1000JB-32CWEO (Model) drive that was built with a MONTH or so of 1/28/2002 and has a DCM number of DREABT2CB. Anyone know how to try to find such a drive? |
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Solve : Intel P4? |
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Answer» Is possible to use an Intel P4 2.5 GHZ 53300 MHZ - SOCKET 478 on a system with 400 MHz bus system? Like the Intel D850MV motherboard! |
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Solve : IBM Thinkpad Reseting Keyboard Cable? |
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Answer» Okay guys, i'm a IBM ThinkPad junky! EVEN though I do own some gaming machines, I do still turn to my OLD IBM. Now recently the Trackpoint mouse has gone out of wack, and now the bios says I have a Error00311, which is a keyboard error and is resolved by reseting the keyboard cable. NOW! I've TAKEN the keyboard off the COMPUTER, and disconnected the keboard that is attached to the plugs right below the LCD monitor, i'm wondering, all I need to do is un-plug and re-plug in the cable that connects the keboard to the physical computer? |
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Solve : MOUSE FINDER? |
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Answer» I LOST MY MOUSE AND CAN'T FIND IT ON THE SCREEN. I EVEN WENT TO BUY ANOTHER ONE AND I CAN'T GET IT TO LOAD EITHER BECAUSE THE MOUSE POINTER IS GONE. I CAN REALLY USE SOME HELP! THANKS A BUNCHPosts written entirely in caps lock will not be answered by me. Clearly he is destrot about it. Sorry, I don't see the connection between being DISTRAUGHT about something that has HAPPENED to you and writing in caps lock. If you go weak on people, they'll run you over and think that everything's okay. Why do you think teenagers are so screwed up nowadays?Raptor, people come here for help and NOT to be criticized by someone who doesn't approve of typing in caps. Relax and give them a break. MAYBE their not internet etiquette savy like yourself. Quote Raptor, people come here for help and NOT to be criticized by someone who doesn't approve of typing in caps. Relax and give them a break. Maybe their not internet etiquette savy like yourself. If everyone were to behave that way, there would be no so called internet etiquette. Because you don't like gravy, don't take away my mashed potatoes, son. Quote Relax and give them a break. If no one ever points out other people's mistakes. This world would be a mess. Oh, wait, it is a mess.Hi All, I am the young and I fully support Raptor. I am very pleased to see that someone still cares about etiquette. Many times we ignore details and gradually get wild. Thanks !!! |
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Solve : Hard drives gone? |
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Answer» my E and F hard drives are gone and i don't KNOW how to get them back. I opened up the MY COMPUTER window to find that only the C drive was there. Can anyone please help?If you have windows XP do a system restore back a few weeks. |
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Solve : My computer just will not start...?!? |
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Answer» When I TURN on my computer, it begins to boot and everything but then the screen goes black after only a few seconds. The monitor doesn't turn off, a display just doesn't show up. Likewise, the computer doesn't turn off either but keeps running. It is as if nothing is wrong except that the screen is completely black. and when I had several programs running, it would start this terrible annoying alarm sound until I shut it off. Are the fans still working? What are your system temperatures?try booting the computer with a diskI opened it up and all the fans appear to be working. There isn't a build up of dust or anything from what I can see. When I was in (BIOS mode?) I checked the temp and it was about 105 F upon start up. I don't know if that is high or not for a computer. Once it's in this BIOS mode it seems fine. But once I leave, the screen is blank. As for the DISK, what kind should I try?http://support.microsoft.com/kb/q155053/ Quote I checked the temp and it was about 105 F upon start up. I don't know if that is high or not for a computer.Decent for CPU temperature. I assume this is not your case temperature, ofcourse. Quote Once it's in this BIOS mode it seems fine. But once I leave, the screen is blank. Does it go blank as soon as Windows loads or before that?it goes blank before windows starts upCan you start in safe mode? http://forum.grisoft.cz/freeforum/read.php?4,27165,backpage= Quote it goes blank before windows starts up What Windows is installed? |
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Solve : Blank screen after startup? |
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Answer» I am running an older Compaq DeskPro with WINDOWS 98. Has worked fine until this week. Now upon startup it shows the Compaq screen and then GOES blank with only the message, "Parity Check 2" showing in the upper left corner. Any ideas? Hard drive crash? Any HOPE?That's a memory (RAM) error, Teach. |
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Solve : computer doesn't turn on right? |
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Answer» computer does not TURN on unless i hold the power button downtry using the left hand.Kevin, we'll PUT in the effort if you do. Give us a LITTLE more info, perhaps say hello, that sort of thing. Quote computer does not turn on unless i hold the power button down Check the wiring LEADING from the power button to the mainboard.if i push the power button it will stay on until i let go.if i hold the button down it will stay on. |
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Solve : NO SERIAL PORT? |
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Answer» HI MY WIFE BOUGHT A NEW H P COMPUTER, MY PROBLEM IS I USED A 9 PIN NULL MODEM CABLE FOR TRANSFERING INFORMATION.. THE PROGRAM I HAVE ASKS FOR A SERIAL PORT, BUT THERE IS NONE, I TRIED TO FIND A CARD AT THE STORE WITH A SERIAL CONNECTION BUT NO LUCK,THIS COMPUTER JUST HAS USB CONNECTIONS ???ANY HELP PLEASE Quote HI MY WIFE BOUGHT A NEW H P COMPUTER, MY PROBLEM IS I USED A 9 PIN NULL MODEM CABLE FOR TRANSFERING INFORMATION.. THE PROGRAM I HAVE ASKS FOR A SERIAL PORT, BUT THERE IS NONE, I TRIED TO FIND A CARD AT THE STORE WITH A SERIAL CONNECTION BUT NO LUCK,THIS COMPUTER JUST HAS USB CONNECTIONS ???ANY HELP PLEASE Not sure what you mean by transfering information, is it for connecting a modem, check your MoBo to see if there is a comport connection if so you can BUY the serial port fitting and it is eassy to fit. Or you may be to connect the modem with a USB cable. By the way the serial port can be got from any computer that's not too old. If the mainboard is capable of a serial connection, you can buy a serial port bracket or OBTAIN one second handed. Refer to the mainboard manual to see if it has the required connections. |
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Solve : Hard drives disabled? |
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Answer» Can anyone please help? I,ve got three hard drives within my pc but when i tried to access the f and e drives in the my computer window they have somehow gone. all that shows up is the C drive. can somebody please help as i've got stacks of IMPORTANT files with the two. Thankyou so much1Hi Chris, |
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Solve : Help...can't open anything!? |
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Answer» I have a Compaq computer, running windows xp...as of last night, everything was fine, slow running, but at least functioning. After printing some WORD documents, i left the computer idle. I CAME back a few minutes later to several pop-ups from the INTERNET (DSL). i tried to close them, but nothing. i did ctrl-alt-delete, ended all the tasks, but the blank boxes stayed on the screen. i finally shut the computer down for the night. today, however...whenever i restart the computer and try to do anything (open a photo file, for example) the whole computer freezes...nothing...i can't even scan for VIRUSES or spyware (which i have had in the past).... i just want to ACCESS my digital photos and print them off (SAVE THEM SOMEHOW...i know, i know...i should've had a back-up for them...... please i'm desperate! thanks in advance.....Can you start in safe mode + networking then run your scans then? |
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Solve : LITE ON DVD BURNER WONT BURN? |
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Answer» My LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW 1673s dvd burner has no driver i had a VIRUS atack and after wards it wouldnt RECOGNISE the burner, in the device manager it has an exclamtion mark NEXT to it, i tried to update my driver with no success where can i get a new driver from and how do i install it??I don't say exactly but these links may help. My LITE-ON DVDRW SOHW 1673s dvd burner has no driver i had a virus atack and after wards it wouldnt recognise the burner, in the device manager it has an exclamtion mark next to it, i tried to update my driver with no success where can i get a new driver from and how do i install it?? Uninstall from device manager and allow for redetection.Double poster alert! |
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Solve : speakers, do i need a sound card?? |
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Answer» Can somebody help me please? I am aiming to BUY a 5.1 speaker system to use with my laptop. I am not sure if i can use this system with my laptop, i also do not really understand the function of soundcards and do i need a sound card to accompany the speakers. Thank you.yes you need a sound card. Can somebody help me please? I am aiming to buy a 5.1 speaker system to use with my laptop. I am not sure if i can use this system with my laptop, i also do not really understand the function of soundcards and do i need a sound card to accompany the speakers. Thank you. What exactly do you need a 5.1 surround sound set for when you have a COMPUTER that is DESIGNED to travel with you? If your laptop has a line-out port, it will be able to support speakers. This line out port may be green, or it may be black. But it will most likely be accompanied by an icon that represents a speaker. The SOUNDCARD may not support 5.1 surround sound. |
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Solve : Printer causes XP to lock up? |
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Answer» I have tried both an HP deskjet 3320 as well as a Canon Pixma ip1500. I have updated drivers and nothing works. Both connect using USB. I have also uninstalled the drivers and let XP automatically install. As soon as I hit print, the computer will act like it is sending the info to the PRINTER, and then lock up completely. Mouse will not move, caps lock light will not change when I hit the button. Holding the power button does not shut down computer. Have to hit the switch on the power supply. Tried switching to different usb port on the computer and same problem occurring. Any suggestions?Keeping the power button pressed for approximately 10 seconds should shut the computer down. (I work for McAfee as a Virus Removal Tech, and I am sure it is not related). I'd still go for AVG Free in case McAfee missed anything. What if you use a regular printer cable? Will the problem still occur? What other devices are connected to the USB port? Have you connected the USB cable after installing the drivers? Just tried an old parallel printer, and it works fine. I have a usb mouse and cable internet connected to usb as well. Quote Just tried an old parallel printer, and it works fine. I have a usb mouse and cable internet connected to usb as well. Try disconnecting all other USB devices before installing the drivers and printer. Does this regard USB 1.0, 1.1 or 2.0? |
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Solve : Multiple Mics?? |
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Answer» PROBABLY a stupid question - can I plug numerous USB mics into the same computer/hub and use them all to record at once. I want to record a CONVERSATION with a few people but don't have an omni-directional mic, and don't want to buy a bunch of USB mics before I KNOW if this works. Thanks, -JakeThere is another mic SLOT on the back, A green one i think! it needs its own power SUPPLY to work, so you would need to get one like that. I dont think you can use lots of USB ones. but if you use the 2 mic slots in the back and a usb one you can have 3. Ross |
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Solve : I think I broke my CPU? |
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Answer» I have (had?) a Dell SmartStep 250N laptop. Look for a lever to lift up on the side of the socket. You mean, as in, once it's sitting correctly, a little lever will snap up? Yikes, sure didn't see that... Dell™ SmartStep™ 200N and 250N; Microprocessor Thermal-Cooling Assembly and Microprocessor ModuleLifting the lever up will release the cpu from the socket, pushing it back down (flush) will lock the cpu into the socket.Thanks, Commando... The picture in that link explains what Fed was talking about. Now.... That lever didn't pop UP when the CPU came out!!!!!!! So.... Oh, well, I will try tomorrow. Trying not to obsess! Lay in bed until 2:30 coming up with contingency after contingency after contingency!! Here's one thought: 1) Pull the hard drive out of my Dell SmartStep 2) Plug the hard drive into my Dell Inspiron 6000 Laptop 3) Boot the Inspiron off CD (right? Different processor, etc.) 4) Back up the hard drive to an outside source 5) Shut down the Inspiron and put its hard drive back in. That should work, right? PLEASE point out any flaws to my thinking BEFORE I screw up ANOTHER machine!!!! Or, is there a way to take the hard drive out of my Smart Step and mount it as an external drive to my Inspiron? Is there a USB interface or something? That way I can just copy the subdirectories I need! Thanks, and Thanks again! Quote ...That lever didn't pop UP when the CPU came out!!!!!!! ... It's not supposed to. The CPU is locked-in and can only be removed when you lift the lever. Conversely, CPU can only be inserted when lever is lifted. It's called a ZIF (Zero Insertion Force) socket. Assemble it according to instructions and it will probably operate properly. ...That lever didn't pop UP when the CPU came out!!!!!!! ... It's not supposed to. The CPU is locked-in and can only be removed when you lift the lever. Which is what has me worried. If the CPU is only supposed to come out when the lever is up... And the CPU did come up, and the lever was down... Did I break something along the way? Tomorrow, I'll lift the lever, put in the CPU, put the lever down, and pray like heck! Sorry to be such a mo-ron... I've never really messed around in the guts of a laptop, and it all seems soooo MUCH more delicate than the big towers I used to tear down for fun at work. (Well, to piss off the IT guys, anyway). It's kind of like when I stopped working on early 60's Fords and bought an 87 Vette... Didn't recognize a THING under the hood. Anyway, here's hoping it works! rjbAll the little pins are probably still in the socket or bent at right angles. Quote All the little pins are probably still in the socket or bent at right angles. That's encouraging. They APPEAR straight. All of 'em. Next update - c. 10:30AM Thursday! Quote They APPEAR straight. All of 'em. That's a good sign. I am typing this on the "broken" machine. It booted! Lift the lever, pop in the chip, close the lever... MAGIC! Thanks for your help, and for the link to the picture. Thank you for saving me time, heartache, and probably $$$$$$$!!!! Thanks again!!!! |
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Solve : Error message regarding BIOS? |
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Answer» Hello everyone: ...A HP Pavilion 8665C with windows 2000 had this error message: ACPI not "compliant". Contact BIOS vendor... Understanding ACPI BIOS HP Pavilion 8665C Desktop PC (US/CAN) Update BIOS to v1.16 Software & Driver downloadsThanks Computer_Commando for the link to HP site. I have tried that. There is no BIOS update for that model with Win 2000! Plus the computer is dead. I can't get to do anything not even in a Safe mode.... Any thoughts?Can you ENTER the CMOS setup (BIOS) by tapping F1 (or whatever the key is for your HP) upon powerup?Yes. I got to BIOS by hitting F1 and Phoenix 1.09 is the BIOS version. As I SAID, HP doesn't have any update listed for Pavilion 8665C with Win 2000!!!! BIOS is OS independent. I would download and install the latest version. Technical Release Notes: ------------------------ 1.08: Initial Release 1.09: 02/14/00 Added Features: 1. Added Intel CPU microcode updates for Coppermine BGA1B0 ( MU168307), PPGAB0 ( MU168310), and Slot1B0 ( MU16830C) CPUs. 2. Added support for Celeron - 128k CPU. 3. Added Setup display for CPU FSB (66MHz or 100MHz or 133MHz). 4. Added Riptide exclusion IRQ5 special case for Riptide Device ID 4300, 4310, and 4350. 5. Fixed a problem where a UDMA66 capable drive would be configured as UDMA mode 4, even though only a 40-pin cable is used, when a slave drive is attached to the same channel. 6. Fixed a problem where a UDMA mode 4 drive would be configured for UDMA mode 2 if a non-UDMA capable slave drive were attached to the same IDE channel. 7. Removed PCI Audio feature that assigns IRQ5 to any audio device because it caused audio problem for Riptide cards. 8. Fixed AC97 Codec Game port and Joystick detection problem in APM mode when the AC97 Codec device is not present. Notes: 1. Removed Floppy B option in Setup. 2. Updated Copy Right display to year 2000. 3. If an old Quantum Mode 2 drive is attached as a slave drive with UDMA66 capable drive as master with 80-pin cable is used, the UDMA66 drive configures as Mode 2 instead of Mode 4. 1.10: 4/12/00 1. Added Enable/Disable Setup support for AC97 Audio Codec under I/O Device Configuration menu. If Audio Codec is enabled, Game port and MIDI port Setup options will be displayed and if Audio Codec is disabled, Game port and MIDI port Setup options will be hided. BIOS will not display the Audio Codec Setup option if the system does not have the Audio Codec down. 2. Added to program Crystal Audio Codec Subsystem Vendor ID as 8086h and Device ID as 5643h per request. 3. Fix to make COM port availability consistent in Windows and Setup. 4. Fixed a problem where the Seagate ST317242A 17.2GB HDD was programmed with incorrect UDMA mode setting. 1.11: 05/16/00 1. Added automatic detection of Audio device. When Auto option is selected for Audio Codec Setup option, BIOS automatically disable on-board audio when external PCI audio card is installed. 2. Added support for Tortuga product. If the board is detected as Tortuga, PCI slot 4 Setup option is hided and TV-Out Setup option will be displayed dynamically depends on the LCD_TV_ON module detection. If the board is detected as Mercury, always PCI Slot 4 option and TV-Out option will be displayed in Setup. 1.12: 05/23/00 1. Added 'hidden' method for setting CPU multiplier. If key is selected to enter Setup, advanced Setup that contains CPU multiplier option will be displayed. 2. Changed Product String in DMI Type2 table to "CUW-AM/MEW-AM" from "HAWK". It reflects currently supported boards. 3. Fixed to make Parallel port, FDC, and Midi/Game port availability to be consistent in Windows and Setup. 4. Fixed HCT 9.5 Audio Disabler failure. 1.13: 06/2/00 1. Fixed WHQL HCT 9.5 Audio MIDI driver test failure. 2. Fixed a problem where PIII 650MHZ/100FSB CPU is identified as 667MHz/100FSB. 3. Fixed a problem where POST error 027 occurs if system date is between 1/1/1981 - 1/1/1989. Now the default date is 1/1/1981. Notes: 1. Fixed automatic detection of Audio device (added feature #1 of release 1.11) problem. It was a regression problem in release 1.12. 1.14: 06/5/00 1. Fixed WHQL HCT 9.5 Audio MIDI driver test failure. Fix #1 for release 1.13 was not included in the release 1.13 due to a build problem. 1.15: 06/22/00 1. Fixed new hardware detection problem on the first boot to Windows on Mercury system without audio Codec down. 2. Fixed a problem where game and midi devices are not visible under device manager when external Aureal 810 card is installed. 1.16: 07/13/00 1. Added Intel CPU microcode update for Coppermine PPGAC0 ( MU168608) CPU.Thank you for all the info. My friend decided to take it in and have it LOOKED at my professionals....http://support.microsoft.com/?id=810903 |
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Solve : CMOS setup for Dell Optiplex GM 5133? |
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Answer» I'm trying to access the CMOS setup for a Dell OPTIPLEX GM 5133 with a Phoenix BIOS V1.10 A20. Most older Dells seem to be F2 during POST to enter setup, but not this one. I've tried EVERYTHING I can think of (Esc, Del, F8, etc) - anybody know the magic key? Dell SUPPORT doesn't seem to have ANYTHING on a unit this old. Trying to get it up and running to support some older DOS stuff. ...Been so long since I worked on a Dell, ... Me, too. I knew it was "something"-Enter. I think it's unique to Dell. |
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Solve : Computer won't boot and making funny noises? |
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Answer» Hi,am on my laptop at the moment my home computer started up this morning fine but then froze. I couldn't do anything with it so switched it off at the BACK and RESTARTED it. Now all the lights are flashing as normal and it sounds right except for a high pitched INTERMITTENT beep which is there all the time and the monitor says no signal. Any ideas as to what is happening |
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Solve : Matrox MGA Mystique or ATI mach64 VT?? |
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Answer» I READ that. But that was not an issue known from the start. Just tells me what I needed to know. Well, I finally got Windows 98 SECOND Edition and I installed it. BIG improvement over Windows 95 and the original Windows 98. I removed my MODEM because I don't USE that computer online and the Mystique works great. |
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Solve : HDD install gone haywire!? |
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Answer» Hello, |
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Solve : Connecting wireless headphones? |
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Answer» OK, I just bought some Sony wireless headphones in the USA for use on a UK PC - stupid idea, I know, but two seperate Sony employees assured me that the only problem was the power plug, which would need a UK adaptor - which isn't a problem. |
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Solve : What Hard Drive? |
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Answer» I know its peoples diffrent opinions about what hard drive to get but wich would you choose out of these. Maxtor, Seagate, Samsung.So far, I have had only two Hard Disk Drives that I can recall and made serious use of: |
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Solve : sound card issues? |
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Answer» I've been having this problem for awhile. My computer will work fine for awhile and play sounds from webpages, winamp & other music players and then at times it will just stop and won't play sounds except through dBpowerAMP and a few other things (emptying my recycle BIN) until I restart the computer. Anyone know what could be causing this or how to fix it?Have you scanned for Viruses, Trojan Horses and spyware? damaged sound driver.............test sound in this program>type dxdiag in the run box. when i was using that to test the sound i got a message saying "your sound card does not support hardware buffering. sounds will only play back from software buffers." could that be it? should i just get a new sound card?Only if you promise to send me your defect soundcard. I think you should just download new drivers. It's cheaper. Quote Only if you promise to send me your defect soundcard. sorry for being really dumb about this but which drivers should i download?What is the name of your soundcard? Go to driverguide.com, they have a good selection. or microsoft.com, worked for me. And my computer didn't know what soundcard I had Adriana, you should use Everest Home Edition in the future. This will help you determine what hardware is installed even without using (the proper) drivers. Quote What is the name of your soundcard? i guess it's either sigmatel or via ac'97?via ac97 sounds like a winner. Quote
In that case, read this page carefully.ok i figured out i have an amd athlon processor and the intel site is of no use to me i guess. i went to the amd site and none of the driver updates they had were compatible with my machine. this sounds like more work than it's worth. haha Quote ok i figured out i have an amd athlon processor and the intel site is of no use to me i guess Wrong. Read the article again. |
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Solve : dvd drive trouble? |
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Answer» Hi. What a great forum....my PROBLEM: |
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Solve : Memory Help Plz? |
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Answer» I have 3 sticks of 512 DDr ram two are pc 3200 and one is pc 2100. But when i looked in Dxdiag under system tab it says memorey 1024. It also says this in Adia32. Does this mean im missing the other 512 DDR somwhere. Update just noticed that one of the lugs wich hold the memory down is broken off, anyway i can fix that?. If you can find the broken-off PIECE, epoxy glue. Ok Thanks, i found the lug so ill use that.Crafty......Could you tell us exactly what you mean by..... Quote Update just noticed that one of the lugs wich hold the memory down is broken off, anyway i can fix that?. I have just reviewed your previous posts to look for a possible answer to your issues...... What I read was a bit scarey........ you admit you don't know a lot about computers and yet you are pulling out this and yanking out that ....trying to OVERCLOCK ........dont have proper anti virus protection ....and on and on ........ You may require a new motherboard to correct the broken dimm slot or LIVE with only 1024 of ram. You should not be trying to overclock.....unless you fully understand the potential danger it poses if done incorrectly. If I were you , I would D/L ...... antispyware Beta...... http://www.microsoft.com/athome/security/spyware/software/default.mspx it is very good a app and it will find and remove some trojans . I would also use SpyBot search and Destroy ...... http://www.safer-networking.org/en/download/ once D/l ....get the latest updates ...... I understand that your learning about computers ....but .... REMEMBER the old saying ....... "Engage brain before letting fingers and hands spring into action " Let us know about the damaged dimm slot. dl65 |
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Solve : new PC won't start up? |
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Answer» Okay, I recently built a computer with my friends and the computer won't start up. We cannot reach the BIOS. When we turn it on the LED power indicator on the monitor blinks, but it is not the monitor or the cord since we tried different ones that we know work. We thought it was the motherboard and sent back for a new one but that didn't work. Everything is HOOKED up CORRECTLY, i've checked it several times and so have guys who have fixed computers. All the hardware is BRAND new and the power supply is a 450 W and more than enough to give enough power. 450 W and more than enough to give enough power. Never assume a PSU is capable of delivering enough power by looking at the wattages alone. Is the motherboard touching the case? Have you tested all hardware components in another PC to see if they are all functioning properly? Quote Did you load the motherboard cdrom disk? There is no magical cure on the motherboard CD. They are drivers. Occasionally, the CD can function as a recovery CD. It will not help when nothing appears on the screen. Where did you get this idea from, Merlin? Quote The question i asked is for the poster? And I asked you a question. Do we need to repeat the same story over and over again? Just answer the question and I'll get off your back. |
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Solve : me again? |
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Answer» haha. i did it... kinda. I finally got the little HD to be reconized, i got it partioned and formatted, although i think something is wrong, since it too said it was formatted as a [email protected] 22. any ideas about that? No it is not a laptop, and the partion is automaticly set to active.anyway, so i go to do set up, the coumpter does it's self test of the c drive and d drive(the virtual drive) and say there is no trouble, then it says that it is copying the files need to install windows, and it stops responding. the help file said that if that happens, to shut it off, and turn it back on, and run setup again, i do that and this time scan disk says there are a whole world of things wrong with the HD, files being misreported, overlapping, damaged, or not being reported as the correct size, so i have scandisk fix the problems, but one KEEPS poping back up... something like c:/dch00000 , it says it is a damaged file or folder, i'll come back on latter and GIVE you the exact message, then it says that scan disk will delete the folder and basically make a new one, but it is always the same DCH00000 that is always messed up.What is the make and model of this computer? Hope you're going through all this for the "learning experience". Maybe it's time to look for a new "used" computer. [email protected] 22 indicates a BIOS or IDE interface problem. Have you tried a different IDE cable? If one DATA line has interference or a connector is not making solid contact, strange things can happen.well forget about the old computer, and now i get the fun of an even older computer, basically, my friend was over, my computer was on, without the cover, and she spilled her pop on the motherboard, so she gave me her old one to make up for it, now everything works, although the computer won't pick up all 2,112 MB of the old hd it does pick up to 621 if i convince it that is what is installed on it, ready to laugh, the cpu is a intel i456. But as I said It at least works, although I found out that I can not PUT xp on it without a pentium,, but oh well 98se is better, well i like it better. thanks for all your help, oh and yes I was doing all this for the learning exp. this way once my big dog gets up and running, i'll have some idea of what is going on.Repartition the Hard Disk Drive or test its reliability. It may have failed. ...spilled her pop on the motherboard,.. It can be CLEANED, if you're up to the task. There's probably some goop preventing contact on one pin of one connector.Cleaned? Are you making fun of me? The thing was blowing smoke, and sparking, I'd say there was some serious goop going on. But I took your advice, looked into a used computer and got this nice little deal :-/ It works, and the hdd problem is fixed, eccept that it won't read all of the hd, like before, I could make the old computer think the hd was a 621, by playing around with the numbers a litle, but it wouldn't show all 2 gigs. same with this one, only it won't show past 508mb, when i go into setup, i auto decect the hd, it says 2118mb.ok, that is what it is, I go to fdisk while setting up win 98 se, and fdisk says max size is only 508mb. So I said screw it, I took the 508 and ran, but i'd like to get it all to show up, I have sent for a bios update, but don't know if it will work or not, anyway, if anybody has an answer to this, feel free to email me at my new email address. I'm online most of the time now that i got the computer working good enough for internet. Oh if you look in "formatting a hard drive" posted by me, you can find my motherboard and cpu info. And yes Raptor, I fully plan on keeping all liquids and friends away from my pc Here's an article you'll want to read: Hard disk drive is only being seen as a 504/540MB hard disk drive. Quote Cleaned? Are you making fun of me? :... No. I didn't understand how many computers you were referring to. I think this is #3? The 1st one which your friend blew up, the 2nd which you were having the trouble with the IDE, and now the 3rd which only sees 508MB? Commando...relax a little, i was joking about you making fun of me. and yes this is computer number3. and for as slow as it is, at least it is working, and I found that if I make a partion on another computer that does read all of my drive, then this one will read that partion. so problem fixed. Raptor and commando, you guys have been great, thank you for all your help, feel free to e-mail me, I'll leave my profile here for you to get the address. PS-Commando I like your little troll looking thing with the sign. You know Kung Fu? Well I know Tae Kwon Do Quote feel free to e-mail me We've leave that to the cable guy. come back anytime.Eww No thanks, he smelled like a dung heap. |
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Solve : SPDIF from comp to regular stereo? |
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Answer» Here is what I am trying to do: |
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Solve : Screen goes black....?? |
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Answer» I watch this site closely, so LET me get this out of the way right off the bat: I've checked for Spyware and viruses, I've cleaned my registry with WinAso, and I've run cCleaner. My firewall is up and functioning fine. All temperatures and fan speeds come up aces. My VIDEO card is properly seated and all my connections are good. I'm running XP with an Athlon XP2000 processor and a Radeon 9800 video card that has up to date DRIVERS. You can your ram, download the file to your desktop, put in a blank floppy & double click the file to create the floppy. Re-boot your computer to the floppy & let it rip overnight or for a few hours. I'll give that a go. Quote Advanced Power Configuration in CMOS? My BIOS menu has a menu called Power MANAGEMENT Setup. Here are some of the settings; IPCA Function - Enabled. Sleep State - S3/STR. Power Management Option - User Define. Suspend Mode - Disable. I hope this gives the answer to your question. Quote How do you get the screen to come back on? I have to power down, and then restart. Quote Are you certain that it is not power saving mode.. Here again I'm a little hazy. I checked my Power Options in the Control Panel. Power Scheme is Home/Office Desk. Turn Off Monitor, Turn Off Hard Disks, System STANDBY and System Hibernates are all set to Never. Under the Hibernate tab, Hibernate is enabled. My Screen Saver is set to My Pictures slideshow after 2 minutes. Does any of this help? Thanks, gang.Test the monitor on another computer. Same signs? Replace it.A family member, who knows less than he thinks he does, thinks my power supply is to blame. Any chance of that? Quote Test the monitor on another computer. Quote A family member, who knows less than he thinks he does, thinks my power supply is to blame. Any chance of that? Doubtful if not impossible. The monitor is not powered by the computer. Unless your PSU is damaged or uncapable of delivering enough power to your videocard or other system components. But then your system would shut down or reset. This is not the case, is it? |
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Solve : Impossible Soundcard? |
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Answer» I recently bought and modified (slightly) a new PC. The onboard sound card just wasn't plain working no matter what I did. I disabled it in the BIOS, uninstalled it, etc. and got a (used) new card, a Creative Sound Blaster AudioPCI. ...I've finally gotten it working, but now everytime I try to play a sound or a song, ANYthing, it shows that it's playing and no sound comes out. .... I do not understand your statement. You finally got it working, but no sound comes out? Why do you say it's finally working? What VERSION of Windows? Does sound show properly in Device Manager? Before, it just plain couldn't start. The card, not the computer, I kept getting "This device cannot start. (Code 10)." I finally got it to start, but no sound comes out. Windows XP. Yes.it could be in your windows sound settings. Look at the System try near the clock and CLICK double cick on the one that looks liek a speaker... then make sure all that stuff is up.. R0SSR0SS, if you read my first post, you would know that I already checked that. That's the FIRST thing I checked. Quote My speakers are plugged into the right jack, they're turned on, everything is hooked up properly, nothing's muted. i presume you mean that? well apert from "nothings muted" no where in that statement is there anything that i told you to do Quote Does sound show properly in Device Manager?I already answered yes to that.Does it NOW show properly in the Device Manager. Drivers installed? (We are only trying to help you )You did not mention whether or not you installed drivers for your sound card! Did you install the correct drivers? Did you install ANY drivers? I've gone on the official site and gotten drivers, I've gotten them off the CD that came with it, I've searched for and used multiple fixes, I've updated the drivers through XP... I've done pretty much any no-brainer solutions to this problem. [EDIT] Before I even thought to go to forums for help. You guys haven't told me anything I didn't already know.could she sound card be broken? or damaged.. it should work Nothing appears to be physically wrong with it, or its placement. Everything's where it should be, and nothing snapped off. Also, I have confirmation that it was working in a different machine less than a week ago. Quote Does it NOW show properly in the Device Manager.Yes. It shows up properly, SAYS it's working, but it isn't. No sound comes out anywhere. I even tried headphones, so I know it's not my speakers. |
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Solve : New system won't start? |
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Answer» I just put together a new system, but it won't start.
Quote The power switch is connected to the correct 2-pin on the mobo and I've tried both the possible configuration of this connection and still nothing. You need to be absolutely certain. Are you connecting the case wires according to the manual or by feeling? Sometimes, the abbreviations seem a bit odd.Thanks for the help, but none of those were the problem. I feel stupid for not noticing the problem sooner. The problem was that I placed the motherboard into the case without spacers, so the motherboard was grounded. That's why it wouldn't start. I spent like over 5 hours rechecking all the connections. Boy, did I wasted a lot of time. Now I'm just having problem connecting to the internet with the new system. It doesn't seem to detect router that's connected. I'm going to call my ISP to see if they can help. Thanks anyways.The little golden things where the screws go into? Are those called spacers? I've never applied a mainboard without using those. Did not think that would be possible.Yeah, it's those golden things. I call them spacers, but there may be other names for it. The cheap case I bought didn't have those in, so I had to look for some spares. I found seven and the mobo has nine holes for those, so it was good enough for me. I got the internet connection working now for windows. I just had to install some drivers. Installing those drivers for linux is going to be trickier. There's is still one problem that's bothering me: I use an optical MOUSE and even when I shut down the system, the laser light is still on. I looked through the BIOS settings and I've tried enabling and disabling the Plug and Play settings, but the same problem arises. I believe it has something to do with the BIOS setup, but I can't figure out what triggers it. Any ideas?Doubt that can be resolved - as long as there is STANDBY power on the computer, the mouse will remain powered as well. This may be due to ACPI which allows you to, if configured, boot the PC by simply clicking the mouse button (twice, I believe). |
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Solve : Apologies for duplicate post? |
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Answer» Sorry. My computer hung and I thought the first post didn't UPLOAD, and I can't remove it because I posted as a guest.At least you did your homework before you posted. |
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Solve : mouse: wheel on Intelimouse 1.2A? |
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Answer» Here's a dumbo. I have had this mouse for years. I can't remember when the wheel stopped working. How do I tell if it's physical damage (I MIGHT have dropped it) or something else? Quote I have had this mouse for years. Mine last for approximately a year. Quote How do I tell if it's physical damage (I might have dropped it) or something else? Connect it to ANOTHER computer. Same PROBLEM? Mouse needs to be replaced. You could also open it and remove any dust or dirt, but if a mouse BUTTON goes lame this will not help resolve the problem. If you can not connect it to another computer, listen to the sound the mouse makes when clicking. Does it no longer MAKE any clicking sounds? Then it's most likely lame.My mouse lasted 2 years before it was eaten by my snake! But since their cheap I just bought another! |
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Solve : CONTINOUS REBOOT? |
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Answer» ??? I have a Hp EvoD300 RUNNING Win Xp,128MB RAM,80GB HDD that is giving me hard time.The computer reboots continously after switching it on.No new hardware that has been changed or added.What could be the problem.Please help.Thanks in advanceIs your computer clean, have you done the SCANS?How has this started happening?Something the same is also happening to me but instead of rebooting I have to keep rebooting and I have done the scans. I have not added any new hardware or software. This is what I get "problem has been detected and windows has been shut down to prevent damage to yor computer." I TRY safe mode and I get this IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL Does anyone know what this means?Off to the other thread. Yes Fed i have scanned my computer with the latest antivirus.This problem started a few weeks ago without any warning.Yes my computer is clean.I have used the latest Antivirus and antispywares to scan my machine.The problem started a few day ago without any apparent warning.Thanks ALOT for your assistance experts.Can you start in safe mode?No it still behaves the same.At what point does it reboot?sorry i kept you waiting.Ok the problem starts immediately i switch it on and receives the command press F10 to enter setup.Just at that pointHave you pressed F10 to check your bios settings?We had same problem woth our system, had a trojan!! Yeh it could be a Trojan! |
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Solve : HELP:How to transfer data from DesktopPC to Laptop? |
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Solve : Write Protect? |
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Answer» I have a KingMax 256MB USB memory stick and it won't let me format it, it keeps saying it is write protected, how do you over come this I wish to format it.Does it have a LITTLE switch on it? Quote Does it have a little switch on it? No switchIt will be a very little switch. Can you remove both halves of the outer case, PERHAPS the switch is being COVERED by the case being put on incorrectly. Quote It will be a very little switch. You cannot open the case it is moulded and there is no toggle switch on it it's a Kingmax stick the one that the USB part slides out and locks.Can you copy files to it?CLOSE to the thumbs slider for the plug is a lock to write protect the drive. Quote It will be a very little switch. Yes you were right there is a little switch there and guess what it works Thank you all for your input. Stick working aok. |
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Solve : Computer died? |
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Answer» I have a new computer that I built about 4 months ago. It worked great up till last night when it RANDOMLY shut down. Now it is dead. When I turn on the power all the fans start for a millisecond then stop. Everything seems in PLACE, could this be a faultly power supply? I have a new computer that I built about 4 months ago. It worked great up till last night when it randomly shut down. Now it is dead. When I turn on the power all the fans start for a millisecond then stop. Everything seems in place, could this be a faultly power supply? What are your system temperatures and what type of Power Supply Unit is installed?450W power supply asus p4p800 se motherboard 120G harddrive 1 gig Ram cd writer/ dvd player ati 9600 xt 256 mb 3 case fans floppy drive I don't know the temps as that computer does not show it readily. But the dust level was quite high. The computer is on 24/7. The air flow in that part of the house is nil except when the AC is on.No. It moves the fans about 1 revolution and that is all. Nothing shows on the screenTry testing the Power Supply Unit Quote ...But the dust level was quite high. The computer is on 24/7. The air flow in that part of the house is nil except when the AC is on. If fans (in PSU, if monitored and CPU) won't spin freely, computer shuts down to protect itself. Computer should work fine in 80deg ambient temp. THANKS guys! It was the power supply. At least it wasn't the MB or something more expensive! Again, Thanks, JimGood to HEAR. Have you bought a proper PSU this time?Yes, and I think this one will last awhile Very good, keep it clean by using a can of pressurized air if you see excessive dust build up.I have a leaf blower that runs at 200 Km/Hr.That sounds about right, Fed. MIND if I borrow it? The dust level in this house is comparable to my work, which has a sandblasting department! |
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Solve : ATI or Nvidia?? |
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Answer» Quote I am currently usaing a NVIDIA GeForce 6800 PCI Express card ...I would LIKE to get an ATI Radeon X850 XT Video Card 8x AGP 256MB GDDR3 ... Well...there's your problem right there! PCI Express is not AGP and is not PCI-X or PCI. You better do your homework before you buy anything else! How PCI Express Works Intel says: "PCI Express (PCIe) is a new I/O bus technology that, over time, will replace Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI), PCI-X, and Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP). By providing advanced features and increased bandwidth, PCIe addresses many of the shortcomings of PCI, PCI-X, and AGP. PCIe retains full software compatibility with PCI Local Bus Specification 2.3, and it replaces the parallel multidrop bus architecture of PCI and PCI-X with a serial, point-to-point connection bus architecture. " "It is well known that graphics can always use more bandwidth than what is available. Graphics data transfers cause maximum traffic on the PCI bus. The continual increase in graphics demand and complexity eventually made the PCI bus insufficient, which led to the invention of AGP. Now we are pushing the limits of what AGP can deliver, and we need a better solution. PCIe surpasses AGP in bandwidth availability, with more room for expansion in the near future. By increasing the number of lanes in a link, graphics adapters can take advantage of increased bandwidth and faster data transfer. Graphics adapters will be using the X16 link, which will provide a bandwidth of 4 Gbps in each direction. " Quote You better do your homework before you buy anything else! Read again... I said the only reason I bought that card was becuase ATI cost more... I didn't have the money... No choice... Quote I wish lol I'm stuck with NVIDIA right now becuase when I bought my new computer, I would not have enough money to get an ATI card... Too much for the computer already lol Don't leave out the little details... Read my whole message. You might miss something otherwise... ;) [glb]Flame[/glb]I wish I had a NVIDIA GeForce 6800 PCI Express card (I think) Does your motherboard fully support this Flame? Quote Well...there's your problem right there! PCI Express is not AGP and is not PCI-X or PCI. Quote Read again... I said the only reason I bought that card was becuase ATI cost more... I didn't have the money... No choice... Why would you want an AGP graphics card when you have an PCI-E card installed? I would consider that a downgrade.To Fed: Dell installed the card for me hwne I customizxed it online. I think (and hope) it is lol Seems to be working find for now... To Raptor: I have no idea if it is PCI or PCI-E. I'll have to look. It's actually word of mouth that I kind of prefer AGP over standard PCI. I'l have to check on PCI-E... [glb]Flame[/glb] Quote ...To Raptor: I have no idea if it is PCI or PCI-E. I'll have to look. Quote I am currently usaing a NVIDIA GeForce 6800 PCI Express card with 256 MB on it... Too many drugs? Can't remember? You said it was PCI Express.woooo... Maybe I just didn't know that PCI-E is for PCI Express... Maybe I didn't TRY to put 2 and 2 together... Maybe I like using the older names, becuase there seems to be a new shortcut being made every two minutes... PLUS, you know how they show you all the technical information on the papers... I thought it was ONE of those technical things which I have ever wasted my life reading lol Too many drugs? lol A lame excuse for why someone got his terms confused. lol Take it easy. Geez! Just a simple mistake. Get over yourself Mr. Perfect. You act like you've never made a mistake before in your life... [glb]Flame[/glb]You know what. Nevermind. I'm not going to fight with you over the whole thing. I'll be a man and admit I was wrong, becuase... I was lol I refuse to waste my time fighting with you over somehthing so... Stupid... So now it's in the past. Back to the original conversation... [glb]Flame[/glb] Quote Maybe I like using the older names These are the regular names. PCI = 32 bit PCI-X = 64bit PCI-E = Express Quote PCI = 32 bit The only one I have ever heard lol [glb]Flame[/glb] PCI-X is found mainly on server mainboards. PCI-Express is what you see on new mainboards. |
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Solve : Nvidia Chipset and ATI Graphics? |
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Answer» I'm just CURIOUS if there would be any problems running an ATI graphics card on a board with an Nvidia nforce chipset. It just seems wrong to me to have nvidia and ati in the same case. i'm looking at building a NEW system and i definitly want ati graphics, but the chipset seems to be between via and nvidia. personally i'm leaning TOWARDS via, but the nforce stuff seems to be so popular. any opinions on the MATTER?I have been using a GA-7N400Pro Nvidia 2 chipset mainboard combined with an ATI/Radeon 9000 and later 9800Pro for nearly two years now. |
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Solve : "Bad" sectors repaired by writing zeroes? |
| Answer» THANKS. I'll try it afterward.It was just a problem of bad registry ENTRY after all. It was FIXED by Norton's ONE Button Checkup. | |
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Solve : ctx monitor OSD? |
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Answer» the geometry of my ctx monitor DISPLAY is distorted as a result of my messing about with the on screen menu and i dont know how to GET things back to normal, how do i find the factory defaults anyone, the MANUAL is not much help!You undo what you have done by using the OSD controls. There should be a RECALL button as well. If this is not there, you can always connect it to another computer or boot into safe mode. This may also CAUSE it to reset.found the recall control on the monitor on-screen menu and the display is now back to normal settings. thank you raptor for your help. also learned some useful stuff just by browsing around the forum. |
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