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I have an Audigy 2 sound card and was wondering if i have to install the software that came with it, in order to have EAX, or will the latest driver be ENOUGH without installing the software. I have noticed from a previous install in the software disc, that there is an EAX console, wich you are able to switch on and off. Its just im unclear because in alot of games there is ALSO an option to switch EAX on. Or do i need to install both the software and also switch EAX on in game.i do believe, from what i have read, the sound blaster audigy 2 has hardware supported EAX. meaning you shouldnt have to install software in order to USE it.

i'm having alot of trouble TRYING to get the sound to work on my computer. its a legend 201 and i've recently had windows wp re-instaled on it deu to a spyware invasion. i've been to the MANUFACTURERS home page and tried to download the drive as i think that that is the problem but it just comes up with error messages. i REALLY am losing it with the stupid thing. can anyone help?

mikemikedennyuk..... please provide a little more info .... All I was able to get from you post was that you have recently reinstalled windows XP . It would sound as if the is no sound card drivers installed , but without more info .....who knows . Please help us help you .

dl65 without sounding thick, what information do you need?this is the driver it says the computer needs on legend-support.co.uk

SigmaTel C-Major (STAC97N) for SiS audio driver Download and RUN Everest Home and post the report here so we can advise:

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

Did you load any drivers by the way? If you don't know what a driver is, then the answer is no. There is PROBABLY more missing than the audio driver.

I posted this in the Windows forum but I think it's better here...please read and help.
Last night I TURNED off the monitor, turned it back on (because I'm nuts), and then turned it off. This morning when it was turned on, it went to the screen it GOES to when the hard drive CPU is off but the monitor is on. Yet -- the bottom hard drive had been turned on. I have no IDEA of how to fix this! Does anyone have any ideas of how to fix this error??

Update: Now the CPU won't even turn on.So your computer was up and running, but the monitor was acting like it was not getting a signal, like the computer was turned off right? No picture, PROBABLY an orange light on the monitor, but the computer was in fact on and running right? First off, has anything in your computer changed recently? Have you tried another monitor? Have you tried same monitor on a different computer? Try these situations if you can so that you can PINPOINT what the problem is, but it sounds like your video card or monitor are bad.

AMD bought ATI !! Now MAYBE there will be better support for games.How so? There are STILL only two major VIDEO card manufacturers?Yeah I just HEARD about this, I'm interested to see how this will change the industry.

Win XP, Svcs Pk 2, 1.3 GHZ Processor, AMD 64 bit, 2G memory. For some REASON I cannot SEE my Lite-On DVD Rom nor my Plextor DVD Burner in MY COMPUTER. Checked and double checked all connections. All is fine. Tried updating drivers for both, but this cannot be done because the drives cannot be found. Any idea what might be causing this? Thank you. Hennessy.There are open threads on the forum you may want to research. Use the search FUNCTION for CD GONE, etc.

Or look here:

http://www.theeldergeek.com/restore_missing_cd_or_dvd_drive.htm


Is this from a fresh INSTALL of Windows? If so:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/320553/

Theeldergeek worked. thanls alot, GX1_MAN.You're welcome and thanks for posting back!

Wondering if anyone can GIVE me a hand with this problem. It's what a friend of MINE used to call the black screen of death! My monitor screen is blank, if I turn the monitor off and then back on the light is green for a bit then goes orange. If I turn off my computer and the monitor, the computer will turn on and then the monitor will click back to the orange light. When I restart my computer there is no beep when it starts up like usual. Please let me know if this is something I can fix myself, any help would be appreciated!There isnt anything wrong with your screen, its just telling you if it is on standby or on (green=on / orange=standby)Sounds like a loose connection to me. Check the back of your computer for a wire with a blue CONNECTOR and two twist-knobs sticking out. Tighten this if needed. Also, check the connections on the monitor itself; on some monitors it plugs in both sides (as opposed to being soldered on and impossible to remove) and either one could be loose.

Your friend was probably referring to the Blue screen of death, or BSOD. For more information on the BSOD, Click Here.This has been addressed several times (again) just this week. Do a FORUM search.

Panasonic CF18-FH. Loaded WINDOWS XP Pro Tablet Edition 2005 with SP2. The five buttons on the front and the display ROTATION tool no longer work. The HID"S for panasonic tablet button have disappeared from the DEVICE manager. Any body out there with any ideas to fix, believe I have all the PANASONIC drivers loaded.Is this a new MACHINE? If not did it work before? What are the specifics on it?Not new, second hand with erased hard drive. Vendor loaded windows XP on several of these units and touch screen ect did not work. Loaded new xp tablet 2005 and all available drivers for this model from the panasonic got EVERYTHING working except buttons & display rotation. Original software not available, but believe it was XP Pro + Panasonic Sofware.

I got my computer four years ago when I graduated from high school. It is a VPR Matrix 2250 and has ran very well for the entire time I've owned it.

Around January it started having trouble. Instead of just pressing the button on the front of the tower once and it powering on, it needed to be pressed about three or four times. It has got progressively worse and requires about five minutes of button pressing to get it to start up. Nothing is wrong with the system and everything is running as normally as it always has, but now I fear that when I TURN off my computer I will not be able to ever turn it back on.

Is this a problem with the button not being connected very well to the thing that starts it up, or is my power supply about to bite the dust? Any THOUGHTS would be appreciated greatly because I PLAN on moving soon and will have to hold my BREATH if the problem has not been solved.

Thanks in advanceQuote

Is this a problem with the button not being connected very well to the thing that starts it up, or is my power supply about to bite the dust?

• power switch jumper not firmly connected to motherboard
• power supply
• power switch
• motherboard

Hi everybody!
I probably have a TROUBLE with my videocard (I've got GeForce MX-440). It shows black stripes from time to time, especially when I try to play games ("Heroes" are a complete disaster!). Could anybody give me advice?
DOWNLOAD the most up to date drivers >here< and install them.Does it only do it within games? If in more than that it MAY be a failing graphics card DUE to heat, old age, ETC. If the updated drivers don't fix it, we can pusue that.

Hi. I'm having a little PROBLEM with fdisking a 6Gb hard drive, which I use to test different things on. I want to make three partitions, so I use my '98 startup disc and RUN fdisk. The drive won't let me delete the extended DOS partition because it says that I have logical drives which need to be removed first. Well when I try to delete them, it says they are not defined. So now what? The extended DOS part is only 290Mb.
I'd appreciate any advice. Thanks. :-/You can use a Windows 98 boot disk to do this, assuming the drive geometry is correct. If you continue to have problems, you can also download a Linux CD (Slackware Disk 1, for instance) and use the CFDISK utility to remove ALL partitions. A BORROWED Win2000 or XP disk will do it also.Thank you for your reply, GX1_Man. Since posting, I did find my Win 98 boot disc and used it to totally reinstall Windows 98 all on one partition. Then I went to fdisk and partitioned it for three drives and formated and installed '98 on one of them. Quite a hassle, and a lot of time. I'm going to try again to install Linux Ubuntu on one of the partitions. Do you think I'll have any problem putting it on a 2 Gb partition? Anyway thanks for the help.
Ken 2 gigs isn't much, but it will probably fit. THe newest version may be too resource intensive. I am not sure what hardware we are working with. I COULD advise better if I knew that. Glad you are all fixed up though! If you're planning on using a graphical install of Ubuntu (i.e. as a WORKSTATION, not as a server), you will quickly run out of elbow room on a 2GB partition. You should probably be aiming at 10GB as a minimum, partly because there's just so much free software available (much of which will not drain your system resources, other than hard drive space, in any discernible way).

I get the FOLLOWING message when I try to copy a DVD using Sonic Record Now.
"Please insert a blank or rewritable DVD into the _NEC DVD+RW (E:) drive"

The blank DVD is new, and I've tried 2 other brands.
The DVD I want to copy will play without any problem.
Tried to drag & drop and get same message.

Dell 8300
2 GB
XP

Suggestions ??

ThanksAre you trying to copy some copyrighted material (LIKE a movie)?

Did this used to work or is this your first time? If it used to work what has changed and how long has this been going on?

What burning software are you using?

No copyrighted material. My daughters wedding from this past weekend.
First time to copy DVD.
I did copy all the pics to a CD from hard drive yesterday without any problem.
The DVD I want to copy was CREATED on a VHS &GT; DVD recorder.

The DVD will play on other DVD playes and on the Dell, its just when I try to make the extra copies
that the drive ejects and will not accept a blank disc.

Im using "Sonic Record Now" to copy, but the copy to DVD is ejected with the message Insert Blank.I've never used Sonic, but most of those preloaded programs are just throways. If you get Nero it will do it readily.

By the way, congratulations! Have you tried to use a imaging program such as clone CD or alchool 120%? You can download a trial of CLONECD herehttp://static.slysoft.com/SetupCloneCD.exe. You may also try Nero burning ROM or Nero Express , avaible herehttp://ftp://ftp5.use.nero.com/software/nero7/Nero-7.2.3.2b_eng_no_yt.exe.Issue resolved. System list drive as DVD/CD-RW, but the disc has to be DVD+RW. .

ThanksSilly us. We assumed you were using the correct media.

Does anyone ever have an experience with their HARD drive where it seems to be active for a second every 5 seconds. Sometimes is goes AWAY but then comes back.
Like a tap drip.It is annoying in the least and am curious as to what is the cause.It began several DAYS ago. I disable my internet connection and have no network and it still does it. Is it a virus that is EMBEDDED and is active even when not connected to the internet.
I have checked using AVG, AD Aware and SpyBot. Nothing!

Or is it some internal ACTIVITY with the system. My task manager does not show anything unusual and CPU usage is at about 1 - 4%.
I have cold booted and it is back.
ThanksThat is often a sign of hard drive failure. I would check the drive with the free diagnostics you can download from the appropriate manufacturer's web site PRONTO!

Hello,

I have a mildly annoying problem - that is rapidly MOVING to hampering functionality. About 2 weeks ago - whether working at the computer or not - the monitor would just shut itself off for a few seconds (maybe 3-5 seconds in duration). Everything on screen would be fine...just that the monitor would make a "pop" noise (a digital one sort of like what you hear when a pop up blocker nabs a window), the screen would go black and then come back. During this down time, the green power light will turn off completely (does not drop to the stand-by ORANGE) and then come back when the screen is good again.

It did this maybe once a day...but the last few days it is happening very frequently and in clusters (it'll shut down like 5 times in 15 minutes). It is now actually impeding my work.

I don't know much about computers and I have read online to check drivers and VIDEO CARDS and both appear to be (according to Windows) the 'right' and up-to-date ones. I checked the AC cable and it is secure and the power source is great (as the PC, printer, speakers, lamp, etc...all run fine).

The monitor is a 17" flat panel Daewoo F217. Had it for about 2 years now - never any real problems (it is not the greatest quality) and I am not looking to spend any money on upgrading.

Please let me know if there is anything else I can/try.

You guys rock!
Thanks in advance.1) Try another monitor on your computer. Let us know if the other monitor works.

2) Try your monitor on another computer. Let us know if your monitor does the same thing.

3) Report back here.1) Try another monitor on your computer. Let us know if the other monitor works. - Will do tonight

2) Try your monitor on another computer. Let us know if your monitor does the same thing. - Will be able to do on Wednesday

3) Report back here. - Yes sir.

Thanks for your attention squirrel.OK guys...

1) Try another monitor on your computer. The other monitor seemed to work just fine.

2) Try your monitor on another computer. Working on my home monitor at the office and after 2.5 HRS it just did it's first 'incident' - twice in about 5 mins. So, it is doing the same thing driven by a different PC

Last night at home it was getting really bad too...

I am at your mercy - any thoughts, comments and opinions would be welcomed!!!
THX.



If the monitor does it regardless of PC then it sounds like a monitor issue. You can have it serviced, but that may not be cost effective. That call is up to you.

Two years for a Daewoo may be a full life. GX1_Man: Appreciate the comments - I agree, I cannot RIGHTFULLY be too pissed after 2 years with this monitor - it looked good, quality was acceptable and the price was right!!!I've got old Viewsonics that have been at it for over 7 years with never a problem. Daewoo I just don't know about. A lot of these fancy LCD's will be out soon after the warranties end, I'll bet. The product just hasn't been around for longevity studies.

Hi guys, I was playing a video game on my PC today when all of a sudden my screen turned into a bunch of lines, that I can only describe as being a plaid pattern. I hit the power to turn off my pc and when it rebooted the same lines were all over the screen again, and I was unable to see ANYTHING on screen much less do anything about it. I think windows still loaded, but I could hear my PC rebooting after a few mins. Do you think that my graphics card is not working or is it something else. Thanks.The first thing i WOULD LOOK at is the GFX card, See if you can Borrow one form some one and give it a go.

But first Reaseat the one you have , IE take it out and put it in again.

I may have overheated playing the game and Burnt out.How about some specifics about your equipment, it's AGE, what things have changed recently, etc. ?

Is it possible to upgrade from HFS to HFS Plus on a regular PC Hard DRIVE?
(Never really been in this section for the form before)Might be some helpful info in some of the finds here: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=convert+HFS+to+HFS+Plus&btnG=SearchQuote

Might be some helpful info in some of the finds here: http://www.google.com/search?hl=en&lr=&q=convert+HFS+to+HFS+Plus&btnG=Search

Why would you want to do this?

It's like Jurassic Park. "I know we CAN do this but SHOULD we do this?"

*Hopes this is in the right spot*

First off; Please pardon my spelling and grammer.

Ok, something tells me I'm going to need a lot more help then this help site, but I would like to try to fix this with out paying $100's on a repare guy. :-/

I bleave that this is all my falt because I was trying to fix somthing quickly and wasn't paying full attention. I like doing graphic arts and for a friend I was trying to make a gift image, YET I have known for about two weeks before that my photoSuite just stopped saveing .gif images for some reasion. So I decided to try and uninstall PhotoSuite and then re-install it to see if it would start saving the images then. When I was doing this I skimmed through this part saying that "these programs are/can be used by other programs" and then I thought it said would you like to not dleate them, but it said would you like to deleat them. So more or less I started dleating a bunch of graphics/programs that I needed for other programs. I panicked when I relized this and shutdown my pc with out finishing the un-installing process. (stuped I know) THINKING that when I re-started it up the screen would come up saying "improper shutdown, would you like to run a scann...." and all that. (on my fathers PC it always comes up) I HOPED that the screen would also say "start up with last known WORKING settings" and what not so I could just go to right before I started to un-install. But that dint happen.

Well after being upset that I couldn't re-install or compleatly un-install my PhotoSuite program I just kinda blue it off. Yet it *just now* occured to me that since then I cant seem to install anything on to my pc. (besides for a spyware remover)

Today I was trying to install an (activeX controle ) or something for an online game. The Windows Installer Screen came up fine and all but then it just stopped. So I tryed to canceln it, and its not going past "CANCELING.." (good 15 minuets now)

So I figged I would install a 'recamened update' for my pc, and then re-set the pc. That frose, so I tryed to cancle it, when I did that I got an error message saying that the install server can not be accesed or is not working. I'm thinking the Easiest thing to do would be Reinstall windows,

so i recommend you start backing up data, and since it your fathers machine, just tell him something has gone horridly wrong, and he needs to back up all his data Before it all go's to pot. No need to lie, just don't say what you did.

But in future Don't Turn off your computer in the middle of an install or uninstall,

Also think about this, you were uninstalling a Program you intended to put back on , so don't you think it would put the Common Files it wanted back?You don'y say what operating system your dad is using. IF it's Windows Xp and IF you can boot into safemode (Tapping F8 key when system boots) then go to System Restore and see if you can restore it back to a date prior to the problem.

Alan <><

I had a rather simple question:

I have a... friend... who has used presumably illegal windows(burned CD. Assuming all burned CDs are illegal) for two years. It has worked flawlessly for the two years. However, the computer failed to boot one morning after shutting off fine the previous night(no errors whatsoever), saying something along the lines of "cannot read disk." After making sure it is not a problem that can be solved easily(checked if there is any floppy disk, checked cable connections etc), it was taken to a professional, who said that the HDD is "busted" and needs to be replaced. He claimed that it might be illegit windows' fault if the computer was using it.

My question is this: Is it possible for a software(illegal or not) to gradually damage the HDD to the point where it must be replaced? I have little to no knowledge on this matter, but I figured if a software runs fine for over an year, it suddenly corrupting the HDD severely wouldn't happen. Also note that two other computers are still running using the windows from the exact same CD that was used on the busted computer.

Appreciate any inputs in advance.

P.S. Please note that I am asking for neither flames or supports. I simply wish to find out if the problem was the illegit windows' fault or something different, so that two other computers MAY be saved before it's too late.Specs for all three computers, please?

Are any of the HDD's maxtor drives?No but I bet Microsoft is working on a way to do it. surmise....... I would concurr with the response from Fed .......... It is more likely that the hard drive simply failed ........ I have had hard drive failures using legit M/S operating systems ........ It just happens .

dl65 Absolutely not. Quote

Absolutely not.

what might cause the HDD to malfunction?

I ask, because I have owned two computers before this one(one used from 1994 to 1998, one used from 1998 to 2004) and I didn't even know a HDD could actually fail.

Does the type of HDD make significant difference in a computer's performance? I know that it affects how much a HDD can store, but does it affect the performance as in speed and stability? Any recommended brand/specs I can use to purchase a new one?

[size=12][/size]Okay, I have 2 computers. Both Dell OptiPlex GXi. Both with Maxtor hard drives. I want to switch hard drives, one is a 40GB other 10GB.
I'm putting the 40 GB into my 700mhz, and the 10GB into a 133 mhz. I know how to physically take them out, but don't know if after switching them around, that the system will recognize them.
How does the system react to a new hard drive if you don't have the installation disk for it? All I have is a diskette for Maxtor install utility. It WIPES the hard drive clean and partitions and reformats it.
I did that on the 40 GB already. and got the operating system reinstalled on it. So now all it holds is the OS and a internet connection.
But, I get a message during bootup ...... Hard disk controller 1 failure
Hard disk drive 1 failure
Strike the F1 key to continue
or F2 to run the setup utility
So I can get to the set up screen, and by pressing the F1 key I get to my desktop and all it ok.
But my computer doesn't recognize the hard drive. It is not listed as my hard disk in my device manager. it has the Intel processor on the mother board.(? I assume)
The Drive C reads like it had the 40 GB. How do I get my computer to use the hard drive? And should I wait till I switch the drives around?
my computer is slower that usual. I used this one as my main computer before I got my new Gateway. So I know it didn't used to be that slow.
I've been to the Maxtor site and that is no help.
I downloaded a PowerMax diskette and checked the Maxtor hard drive and after a complete scan it all PASSED.
Can someone help me with this hard drive problem?

Next issue. I want to switch video cards. I want to switch my 16 bit Video card with the 4 bit . I have already installed the 16 into the one I want it in. On the OUTSIDE is the plug for the monitor. But when I restart the computer with my monitor plugged into the new video card. it won't get past the starting Windows 2000 screen. It just stops right in the middle of the loading bar.
But if I plug the monitor into the plug for the video card on the motherboard, it works fine. I get to my desktop and can get to my add new hardware program.
So my question is, If I remove the video card that it is using on the motherboard will that allow the system to detect the new one I installed? And how do I get the system to recognize it?
OKAY


Review Questions...........
1. How does the system react to a new hard drive if you don't have the installation disk for it?
2. How do I get my computer to use the hard drive? And should I wait till I switch the drives around?[/b]
3. If I remove the video card that it is using on the motherboard will that allow the system to detect the new one I installed? And how do I get the system to recognize it?



If I haven't given you enough information post a response and I'll try and answer any more questions if I've forgot something.

I'm switching things around because I am giving my old computer to a friend. But the one that I'm keeping only has a 10 GB hard drive and I want to keep the 40 GB. The computer I'm keeping only has a 4 bit video card and I want to keep the 16 bit. The computer that I'm giving away has a 133 Mhz and the one that I'm keeping is a 700 Mhz.
So If I were to just upgrade my new computer I would have to spent like $170. And after all I'm giving it away, and the person I'm giving it to only needs it to check e-mail and play solitare!Well, the older machine sounds like a GXi if it has a PI-133 processor, the newer one likely a GX110, but I digress.

You do not need any kind of utility from the drive maker to get this to work. Just install the drive in the machine you want and turn it on. Press F2 when you see the dell logo on the GX110 and you will go to the BIOS/setup screen. THere you will see the hard drive. IDE O should be set to auto and the drive size correctly displayed. Press Escape to save the changes and you are ready to go.

The GXi requires Ctl+Alt+Enter (I believe, but it will say on screen when the machine starts) to get to the BIOS. THe procedure once there is the same.

If either of these situations are not exactly like this please post back and we will go from there.

Both drives should be jumpered as Cable Select (CS) and that is the Dell default so there should be nothing to change.

You must format the drives and install an operating system to get them to work correctly. Any previous VERSION of Windows will be looking for hardware that is not present in the new machine. Sometimes it will attempt to work, and will boot up and need a lot of drivers, etc., but you should do it correctly at the outset. Either this or the jumpers settings would cause the situation you describe.

All of the appropriate drivers for any operating system are readily available on the Dell website. If you post the service tags (seen in the lower right hand corner of the Setup screen and probably on the machine, we can help you more.

Again, post back if any questions.Yes older one is GXi
Newer one is a GX100
So after hard drives are in I deleted all partitions. Then created a Primary DOS and Extended DOS
reads...
c: 1 A Pri Dos 2047 MB Fat 16 21%
2 Ext Dos 7483 Mb 79%

set drive 1 active, format C: /S
at a: prompt swithed to C: then setup
Loading Windows overnight. But here are the service tags.
Service tags for GXi - B6B5V
GX100 - 9T5V901
Can you help with the video card issue?
How do I get the newer computer to recgonize the new video card?If the GX100 can use the GXi's video card, just download the drivers for Win98 from the Dell site for the GXi, and run the install program.

The GX100 had onboard video so there will be nothing to move over, unless you added in a video card. GXi's usually had a 2-4 meg card stock.Help again!
Now I have everything switched BUT...................
The GXi Hard drive reads that it is only 2 MB Why?
And now the GX100 Modem won't detect. Why? I am running 98 in the GX100 and I have taken the modem out and started the computer . PUT the modem back in then restarted. But it still doesn't detect it has been added. I have the installation disk.
[size=18][/size]HELP!If the hard drive is formatted as FAT16, the max size is a 2 gig partition, although you can make several of those. What operating system is running and did you format the drive? I don't recall there being any kind of BIOS limitation on those.

What kind of modem is it? Are you sure you have the right drivers? If you download and run Everest you can find out all sorts of details about the components. In your case hard drive and modem could be helpful.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.htmlYes I had it partitioned wrong. In FAT 16. So cleaned and reformatted. Now shows 10 GB.
Thank-You!
The GX100 Modem is an Encore V.92 /90 56,000bps Fax Modem and I have the installation disk that came with the package contents.
OS is 98, until I get a 2000 disk.
Someone told me that 98 won't detect it.
Is that true ?
I downloaded the Everest diagonostic program and will use it on the GXi and the GX100 when I have OS 98 loaded.
I'll come back tomorrow with information.Did the install program work? The question would be if there are WIn98 drivers for it. Does it show at all in Device Manager after the install? Are there any exclamation marks by it?

If that is an old Dell with 2 serial ports (look on the back for 9 pin ports) make sure they are not disabled in the BIOS.

That is a PCI WinModem, so it may tax the processor severely. Is that a 700 Mhz Celeron in there?The computer with the modem is all set up except the modem. And it doesn't even show in the Device Manager screen. There are yellow ! in the PCI CARD, PCI
Communication Device & Network Adapter. And there are 2 of each!
5:00 AM gotta go to work be back later with more info.Delete them both in device manager and reboot. What happens now?Thank you so much for the info on the Everest. It is great!!!!!!!!!

OKay I did that, They came back with yellow !'s but not there is one of each.
Ok, have decided to go wireless now.
But I need my Ethernet Controller to work. I'm just going to forget the modem for now.
Embarq has sold me a great deal for wireless internet.

Ethernet Controller is ...3Com 3C920 Intergrated Fast Ethernet Controller

Got the GXi finally completed. But I have to take the memory sticks out and reseat them, It seems that the computer is only recognizing 1/2 of what is in.Is your NIC working properly? Any drivers for any Dell system ever made for any OS are available on their web site.

I believe those models take EDO DIMMS, and there are 4 slots. I didn't open mine to check, but that sounds right. Hard to find those now, except for eBay etc. Remove and reseat and then when you restart see what is shown in the BIOS. I will break mine out this evening if you need further info.

i have a ASUS P4SGX-MX MATX and a pentium 3.0 gig chip. The MB is seeing it as an 1800 mhz chip. Any ideas?1) is it connected properly?
2) did it ever work?
3) what's different?
4) details, please?never had it working beforeQuote

1) is it connected properly?
4) details, please?

k guys...here a jist of my pc config..
ATHLON XP 2400+
ASUS A7N266 VM/SE
256 DDR
40 GB HDD
300W power supply

i had upgraded my pc 2 YRS back but made a gr8 mistake by choosing this mobo with just an AGP4x slot..

now i got myself into BIG trouble not able to play san andreas,half life2,doom3,driver etc etc...so pls help me out...my idea is as follows..pls give corresponding products with rates,buy back rate for my old mobo,HDD&RAM...and also any modifications as such whereever u feel like...budjet 25k

1.I need an ASUS or MSI mobo with pci express slot...pls suggest one..with 533 MHz bus

2.about 1GB 533Mhz RAM.is it really WORTH going in for DDR2(r they into the market??) or can i settle down with just DDR....guess i will have to go for higher mobos if i need DDR2???

3.a seagate 80GB or 160GB HDD....7200rpm preferably

4.here comes the gr8 trouble..pls keep the games i said in mind and i want to be able to play all games that will be released for another 2-2.5 yrs atleast....what i have in mind is the common gforce fx 5600...or anythin better(budjet-9k)

5.pls suggest suitable mainboards in both ASUS and MSI for the gforce fx 5600 and ati radeon.....(within 9k)

6.is my power supply enough...i got a dvd writer,combo drive,cd-drive,Network Interface Card,TV tuner card and of course the yet to be installed graphics card.....

thanks...!!

if you in fact had a buget of 25K you could buy anything! you wanted, ill post you the specs of the comp i just built for me , it cost 1.7k In Euros

AM264 4600 X2 550 Units of Moneys
MSI NEO Platinum Mobo 155 Units of Moneys
Gefroce 7950GX2 619 Units of Moneys
2 x 512 DDR2 Ram Crossair 110 Units of Moneys
Segate Baracuda7200rpm 320Gig 110 Units of Moneys
Big Expensive CASE 150 Units of Moneys
550watt Power 100 Units of Moneys
DVD Burner 50 Units of Moneys
guess that was a gr8 error by me...oops...sorry!!i was refering to my currency,,,anyways ma budget is just 550US$....www.newegg.com and have a look around.

www.ebay.com

to see what comparable units are selling for ($100 or less, I imagine).thank a lot lot for u guys.!!..finally upgraded my system and its rockin.....:cool:

AMD ATHLON64 3000+
ASUS A8N-CM/VSM
1GB TRANSCEND
XFX GEFORCE 7600GS
250GB SEAGATE SATA
LG DVD-RW

Hi

Ok this is the situation i have. I installed a new graphics card driver and while it allowed one game to run ok, it totally blacked out the other game. So on ANOTHER FORUM this guy told me to do this (plz read below) but im not sure how to do it. If you can tell me STEP by step i would appreciate it so much, *censored* i may even kiss your toes, its doing my head in that much. When i boot my comp up it does say that its disabled an SLI, but i dont ever remember enabling it as i dont know much about it.

1-make sure u have sli mode disabled if u r not using it.
2-and then go to advanced 3d settings and choose ur global settings and change hardware acceleretion to single display performance mode.

Which game is being blacked out? And can we have a hint at the specs of your computer, please? :SFifa 06 blacks out. Specs are, MSI Diamond motherboard, Geforce 7800 graphics card, 2 gig Ram. You need anymore info??Yes, a lot more. For starts, is that an SLI graphics card? Did that game ever work right on that computer? If so, what has changed?Quote

Yes, a lot more. For starts, is that an SLI graphics card? Did that game ever work right on that computer? If so, what has changed?

k guys..im upgrading my pc to the athlon 64 and was suggested to go gor the ASUS A8N-VM/CSM-NBP.(with onboard Geforce 6150).. SINCE i WANTED the extreme onboard graphics...but now that i have planned to go for the standalone Geforce 7600GS..hence the onboard graphics is now not that much IMPORTANT to me...

so can anyone suggest me a much cheaper mobo for the athlon 64(EITHER in asus,msi,etc)to cut down on the cost...
suggest me boards both with onboard graphics as well as without one pls...www.newegg.com and read the reviews.the MAIN reason i made a post was to get a direct suggestion from u guys....... :-? browsing the net and goin thro reviews does'nt solve the purpose.. thank a lot lot for u guys.!!..finally upgraded my system and its rockin.....:cool:

AMD ATHLON64 3000+
ASUS A8N-CM/VSM
1GB TRANSCEND
XFX GEFORCE 7600GS
250GB SEAGATE SATA
LG DVD-RWASUS A8N-CM/VSM?? Do you mean ASUS A8N-VM CSM? I see it's onboard video will support dual monitors.Glad you got it sorted out and are satisfied with your choice.

The reviews on newegg are very helpful as they are from actual users, not just test reports, etc. That lets you choose between the things that are important to you.

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This is embarassing. My PC has been disassembled, moved, re-assembled so many times the connecters are worn. Now, I can't seem to get sound to work!
Running W2K, SP4 on older x86. Sound card is Aureal 8830, speakers are Altec Lansing (Main is labeled AT6, slave is labeled ACS40).

Have tried several combinations of connections. Internal diagnostics indicate card is installed and OK.

Back side of main spkr has a power switch and five ports (DC Power, SPKR, SUB,A,B). Card has at least three color-coded ports for plugs.

They used to work. Is there an audio or .wav file I can test with?You'll probably find some under C:\Windows\Media. Or just search for "*.wav" on your hard drive.Can you offer any assistance with connections?Make sure you CONNECT the speaker to the correct PORT on the sound card. Usually sound cards have colored ports with symbols indicating which is for your speakers and which is for your microphone, and so on. One example:




DocSome other things to try:

• Make sure volume is not muted: Click Start > Control Panel. In Control Panel, select the Switch to Classic View (in Windows XP) and select the Sounds and Audio Devices applet. Clear the Mute check box, and select OK.

• Reinstall the drivers for the sound card: Right-click My Computer and select Properties. In System Properties, select the Hardware tab and select the Device Manager button. In Device Manager, double-click Sound, video and game controllers, and double-click your sound card. Select the Driver tab and select the Uninstall button, and click Yes to the message. Restart your computer and Windows will detect the sound card and reinstall the driver.

Thanks loads. For your illustration, I assume green is the color I would use to connect to my speakers? ...

Doc , I'm not sure if your 100% there , on all the systems Ive had So far , its always been Green for Front left and Right, even on 2 channel Sound cards, on the Last 3 Surround sound cards its Been, Green Front Left and Right , Black Centre and Bass, Orange For Rear left and right, Pink for Mic, and Blue For line in...

I recently bought a refurbished Dell with Windows 2000 Professional and an AC'97 sound card. At first everything worked normally, then suddenly all the sounds became an octave higher than they should be. I'm not sure if it's an issue with the sound card itself or if the processor is RUNNING too fast, but if anyone can GIVE me some advice on how to fix this problem (or at least figure out what's causing it) I'd appreciate it.How about some specifics of the machine and what happened prior to this? See below.I'm using a Dell with Windows 2000 Professional, 10GB hard drive, Uniplex Half-Duplex Audio Device, Intel(R) 82801BA/BAM AC'97 Audio Controller...let me know what other info you need. It worked fine at first, the only thing I remember installing before it started acting up is AOL. I TRIED uninstalling that but it didn't help. Other than that I'm stumped as to what I can do.What is the model number or Service Tag? Have you PLAYED with any drivers recently? Any known hardware or other issues?Where is the model number located? I haven't done anything to any of the drivers, and haven't had issues with any other hardware.Just get the service tag. It is on the BIOS/setup screen. (F2 at boot)Ok, the service tag # is 456VP01.Here are the drivers for that machine:

http://support.dell.com/support/downloads/devices.aspx?c=us&l=en&s=gen&SystemID=PLX_PNT_P3C_GX150&os=WNT5&osl=EN

oops... :-?38degress was the TEMP few mins after switching on my pc....after couple of hours it was 41 and i was happy with that....but now its been nearly2.5 hrs and the temp has risen by 1 deg..thats 42 degress now..then what will HAPPEN if i get into INTENSIVE gaming???CHANCES of further temp rise...? So do you think you have a FLAKEY drive? Does Excelstor (whomever that is?) have a free diagnostic that you can download? Most manufacturer's do.mine is a seagate barracuda SATA drive...

In the PAST windows explorer is able to show the usb 2.5 hard drive at drive E.

Now windows does not show usb 2.5 hard drive but the "safely remove hardware" can be seen at the task bar.

At ONE time the usb 2.5 hard drive as one of the C drive.

Have updated the usb driver and the usb device is now listed in the device manager's ide ata/atapi controllersSorry, I was typing HALF WAY... need help to have the usb device shown on the windows explorer as E drive.

Thanks.Any conflicts in Device Manager? Is it shown there?There is no conflict on the device manager screen.
Have uninstall the manufacturer's driver.
Now the usb 2.5 hard drive is listed as one of the c drive but cannot be opened for saving files / docs into it.
The properties shows location o (same as the ide c drive).
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At one time the usb 2.5 hard drive as one of the C drive.

Have updated the usb driver and the usb device is now listed in the device manager's ide ata/atapi controllers

I am attempting to connect 2 computers. For simplicity call them A and B. A is running Win2000, and B Win98SE. Both have Ethernet adapter cards, and are CONNECTED with an Ethernet cable.

Computer A sees B perfectly. It recognizes it, lists it as part of the network, and since I've installed File Sharing, and mapped the hard drives, I can do what I want with the files on B from A.

The reverse is not true. Computer B shows that it recognizes the existence of A, but when I try to connect I am told that I need a password to make the connection. I have no idea where to go to find the password. I never intentionally established one for either computer.

How Can I either find the password requested, or eliminate the need for one?
TomIs this a standard Ethernet Cat5E or a crossover cable? You need the latter if no router, switch, etc. is involved.Quote

Is this a standard Ethernet Cat5E or a crossover cable? You need the latter if no router, switch, etc. is involved.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crossover_cable

You can make your own, but they are cheaply had at the local computer store. I would recommend that.

That may be, but it doesn't answer any of the questions I asked.

The cable I'm using worked on another computer, with the same Ethernet card, also running Win98SE. Getting, or making , another cable provides no solutions nor answers to my questions.

Win 98SE networking is less secure than 2000. To access files on that machine you have to have the file set as shared and provide a password to access the secure machine. (Try Administrator and whatever the Admin password is.)
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Did you name your workgroup on both?

And how is your firewall configured?

Make sure you open up the SMB ports for your LAN (basically 137-139 UDP and TCP).

I plugged a Logitech USB Optical Mouse into my SONY VAIO, unplugged it and now the laptop touchpad &AMP; buttons have stopped working! Tried recovery disc's to restore defaults with no success.Look in the BIOS and see if there is a touchpad configuration feature that got disabled.

Alan <>< Thanks. Looked in BIOS and could not see any options for the touch pad. The touch pad should come up in device manager. There is a FOLDER on C drive called pointing device with the ALPS drivers which would be the drivers, but the touch pad is not in device manager.Touchpad will usually be under mouse or pointing devices, rather than listed as a touchpad.Go to Add Remove HARDWARE and remove the mouse...re-boot and your touchpad will return.

Unfortunately you can't have both on a lot of laptops.

patio. 8-)Quote

Unfortunately you can't have both on a lot of laptops.

I have a dell dimension 8200, pentium4 2.0GHz, 512 MB RDRAM, running WINDOWS XP, home edition. The other day I got a "missing NTLDR file" error. Instead of choosing repair, booting from the XP CD, I created 2 NTFS partitions, and tried to install XP in the first partition. The formating part went smoothly. However, after that, I received a few "setup cannot copy " errors. I pressed ESC a few times to continue until I got the blue screen of death. I took the XP CD out, CLEANED it, and shut the pc down. Later I retried the INSTALLATION, but got the same results. Any ideas? :-?
I think I had a similar problem once. I searched for the exact error message on google and found an answer. But I can't remember the exact error message, so can't help you right now. But goolgle isn't hard to use prerookie......... I have read you post several times now and I'm a little confused .............. Your post is tittled ....... HD, RAM, BIOS settings? and yet I see nothing in your post about any of those things .......
As far as your damaged install , why dont you simply do a nice clean install .... it sounds like you have a windows XP restore / Install cd as provided by Dell ......

dl65 Look at this
http://www.michaelstevenstech.com/mskbsetup.htm

My mom's COMPUTER tower is loading all the time, it makes like a running/loading noise constantly. And usually when this starts to 'load' or 'run' it makes the computer SCREEN freeze and sometimes I will have to push ctrl. alt. delete to get out of the computer screen or the internet web page I have up. I try to go to control panel and free up space on the hardrive but it sits for like half and hour and it doesn't even clean anything up. Just wondering what the problem is?
Maybe if you posted all the specs on the computer, operating system, major software, etc. we could advise you. It's an hp pavilion mx704, that's what it says on the monitor. On the tower it says: 520 Intel Pentium PROCESSOR w/hyper threading technology. 512 MB, 160 GB. She has Window's XP. That's pretty much all I can tell you, I don't know much about computers.Does it do it when you are NOT connected to the internet, try unplugging connection.Is this loading noise accompanied with the harddrive light? It could be a noisy fan.Yes it continues to load/run when I'm not connected or when the computer is just sitting, and there is nobody on it. The harddrive light is not on when it does this, is the harddrive light in the front of the computer? If so, it's not on. Just the power BUTTON which is on the front and is always lit up blue, that's the button for on and off.Can you describe what you mean by 'load/run'?If the harddrive light is not on, it is POSSIBLY a noise fan. You should have a light near the powerlight for your harddrive. Watch it when you start your computer, if it flashes on and off when you load windows or a program, but stops when your computer is idle, that'll be your harddrive light. They are usually red, or orange.Some CDRoms will run constantly as well... i suggest removing a side panel and investigating the sound further...

Keep us posted.

patio. 8-)

Hi all,
I'm in the process of reformatting my machine, though now that i have reinstalled windows xp my soundcard inputs seem to be playing up. the line out doesn't appear to work and the speakers will only work when plugged into the MICROPHONE socket, i'm a little baffled, and i don't know how to get to the soundcard configuration to configure the inputs properly. I'm using an onboard Realtek Ac97, with the appropriate drivers.
Any help would be greatly appreciated, Thanx. NickladAnd you ar epositive you have the correct drivers? WHat make/model of motherboard is this?

Try deleting all the references to sound in Device Manager and reboot. What HAPPENS?hiya, done that, but still the same, I'm a bit confused really.
Is there any WAY to get to a soundcard configuration MENU, where you might be able to change the configuration of the input SOCKETS?
I've tried entering the setup area on a restart but there's no options to configure the inputs, any ideas?
Cheers, NickladWhat do you see in Multimedia settings in control panel? Any help there?Quote

... the speakers will only work when plugged into the microphone socket, ...

hiya, done that, but still the same, I'm a bit confused really.
Is there any way to get to a soundcard configuration menu, where you might be able to change the configuration of the input sockets?
I've tried entering the setup area on a restart but there's no options to configure the inputs, any ideas?
Cheers, Nicklad

this is really starting to piss me off.... I cant hear any sound in videos on the net on sites such as you tube and ebuams world.... i cant hear some of the sounds on my aim.... i cant hear some the music on runescape but i can hear the sound effects.... and i can hear the sound on windows media player. I have looked through my control panel and check things out but i cannot figure this out please help!!!!!! :-? :-? :-? :-? :-? :-? :-? :-? :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/ :-/See below and post a lot of details including that and what happened PRIOR to this.umm.... i GOT this laptop, IBM thinkpad, in MAY this year and it was this way but i ignored it, i am running windows xp professional, i have done nothing to change it... it has been that way since i have got it.... thats about as much as i can say.... my first post i sall i can say about the symtoms of the problem. I have gone into the control panel and into the sounds... CHANGED the speakers the laptop speakers... turned up the video volume in the volume control bar.... other than that i havnt done much else. thats about as much as i know what to say... if you have an idea or a question to help lead me on then ill be willing to help.2 things you can try here...1) re-install your sound card drivers...they will be on the IBM Recovery disk...

2)Check IBM's site for a owners manual on that notebook.

patio. 8-)Quote

thats about as much as i know what to say... if you have an idea or a question to help lead me on then ill be willing to help.

If I had a DVD+RW drive that COULD burn, would it be ABLE to RUN and burn DVD-RW, DVD+R, DVD-R, and CDs?Usually yes (for sure the CD's could be written). Check the specifics for the drive model to be sure and you will KNOW. You could also POST the make and model here.

I a processor chip is a 800 fsb and a mb has a max of 533 fsb will the processor underclock?Better visit the motherboard manufacturer's website or find other documentation on exactly what PROCESSORS that motherboard will support.i did and the processor i have is supposedly supported, but......

I have a P4 Northwood 2.8 and the bios automatically ses it as a 1.866 ( 14x133) I can set it 166/33 and get 2.2 out of it but STILL the processor should be 2.8. Its a P4SGX-MX ASUS. Windows correctly sees it as a 2.8 running low, either a 1.8 or a 2.2 depending on what i have it set at ( funny thing is that 14x166 is 2324 and not a rounded 2.2 ) What the heck is GOING on here? I have the most recent BIOS. I was wondering if the FSB could be a factor here.I honestly don't know. I gather 166/33 is the highest setting in the BIOS. Is that right? And, you have no control over that multiplier. Is that right? yes, thats right. im completely STUMPED :-?

Sorry it took me so long to GET back to everyone, but I had to reinstall my Norton Internet Security and I didn't want to go online until I did. I was able to reformat my D drive by doing it in Safe Mode. I didn't KNOW you could do that. I don't know what caused the PROBLEM, but things are okay now. I only have Windows on my C drive now, but I guess that's okay too. I really APPRECIATE everyone's help, this is the only place where people asked the RIGHT questions and answered me intelligently.Glad you are all fixed up. Ditto !

patio. 8-)

k so i have a soundcard with 3 ports on it. one is speakers , another microphone , but ive no clue what the third is . what im hopeing to do is get sound comming through both my speakers and an earpiece at the same time , but im not sure if/how thats POSSIBLE.

these are the ports , the blue one is the one im not sure of http://i109.photobucket.com/albums/n60/toometalforthedevil/BLAH.jpg

any help on this would be much appreciatedIt could be a headphone jack...as far as i KNOW SOUNDCARDS will run either speakers or headphones but not both at once...

patio. 8-)Do you have a need for that other port or you are just curious? If you could post the model number of the sound card perhaps we could advise.On my sound card, the light blue port is Line-in. The color scheme is fairly standard, so I think you can assume that port is Line-in.

Line-in can used to connect an audio source to computer so that can record from that input source. I've recently used it to convert some music tapes to digital FORMAT. I connect a sound cord to the phones jack on my tape player, and the other end to the Line-in port on my sound card.

Some speakers have a headphone output jack. So, that's one option, although it requires a purchase. Does you computer have a headphone output jack on front? Mine does but the wiring for it is not connected to ANYTHING. I believe the motherboard has connectors for that front headphone jack but I'm not using onboard sound, and I don't know whether that wiring can be connected to the sound card; I rather doubt it.Quote

On my sound card, the light blue port is Line-in. The color scheme is fairly standard, so I think you can assume that port is Line-in.

Line-in can used to connect an audio source to computer so that can record from that input source. I've recently used it to convert some music tapes to digital format. I connect a sound cord to the phones jack on my tape player, and the other end to the Line-in port on my sound card.

Some speakers have a headphone output jack. So, that's one option, although it requires a purchase. Does you computer have a headphone output jack on front? Mine does but the wiring for it is not connected to anything. I believe the motherboard has connectors for that front headphone jack but I'm not using onboard sound, and I don't know whether that wiring can be connected to the sound card; I rather doubt it.

Following up on the HDD forum. What would a software have to do to make a piece of hardware cause sparks and explode into flame?

Many viruses already are capable of destroying parts. ROB already mentioned "thrashing." I believe a SIMILAR method can be done with memory cards as well.

But like in movies when computer literally explode and start steaming....that's got to be a movie technique.

The only explanation i can THINK of is...having an oxygen tank in the computer.....CODES open it and release gas, then have the computer work at extremely high rates overheating, the heat will ignite a piece of paper resting on the CPU. The computer will catch flame and start destroying internal wires and parts CAUSING a blazing sparking reaction.

That's my guess, but besides codes that just overload parts, i have never seen a computer work so crazily.What was the point of this post? :-? good question.PPP

Hey guys... I just built my new compy which consists of ASUS M2N32-SLI DELUXE, 2g Corsair XMS DDR2 6400, 650W PSU, BFG 7900GTX, and Creative X-Fi platinum

After about 10 minutes of playing any Gfx intensive games the textures start to artifact... They develop little color splotches here an there. Not long after that the things multiply until eventually my compy locks up. Rebooting fixes the issue. I am running Windows XP Home w/ SP2 and anti-virus and anti-spyware installed.Most common causes:

video card not seated correctly
heat
need for updated drivers
bad card
inadequate or defective power supply

Since you mentioned it starts with graphics intensive games, I would say heat or bad power supply. Even though new what is the name on the PSU? Some don't have enough power on the 12V rail, and many "el cheapos" can cause problems. I am assuming this is PCI-E, and you have no attempted to overclock anything?

Look in the graphics card tools/options and there should be a heat detector. Play a game for a bit, quit and quickly check the heat.Power supply is good, I have checked the voltages, It is a BFG 650... heat is not an issue as it only hits about 60C under load... It only happens in FEAR and Prey I have FOUND... With a little bit in DOD:S only in DOD it is just a color splotch of texture not true artifacting... So Im going to assume its a problem with the games vs hardware. If it GETS any worse Ill just RMA the card to BFG and they'll give me a new one lol

I dont know what has happened, but I think my driver for my sound card was deleted.
When I go to my sound card properties, it's tells me that no sound card is installed.

I THINK the actual sound card is LOCATED in the front of my COMPUTER and I have tried to find new hardware but my computer can't even locate it.

What do I do?

is it connected properly?

specs for the PC?

Desktop or Laptop or Tower?Downlad Everest Home

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

And post a SUMMARY, it should give us the Infromation on your Harware, that way we can Help find you the DriverIt's an ACER Aspire Tower.

I've never changed anything with the soundcard...it was working.

I think one of my kids did something.okay. tell us all the details. and the complete specs of the pc?Which one do I download...I'm in Canada


Downlad Everest Home

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

And post a Summary, it should give us the Infromation on your Harware, that way we can Help find you the DriverForgive me....I know some things about computers....I'm not completely computer ILLITERATE but I'm not sure where to go for that information.....please help me!!!Quote

Downlad Everest Home

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

And post a Summary, it should give us the Infromation on your Harware, that way we can Help find you the Driver

Which video card LINE is better? Nvidia or ATI?That's like SAYING who makes a better PIZZA, this shop or that shop. Sometimes one, sometimes the other. The two companies constantly compete to have the fastest graphics cards. Sometimes one is in the lead, sometimes another is. What models were you thinking about in particular? There are plenty of benchmarks to compare them online.Next time please make your title more descriptive... As Neil said they do compete. One month one will be ahead of the other...maybe in a lesser PERIOD of time actually. I have an x800 Radeon 256MB card and it hasnt given me an problems. My card is equivalent to the Geforce 7800. A better way to look at is make sure whatever you purchase is either one of the two brands And in this day and age get nothing less than a 256mb card. Hope that helps.

Just wanting to understand....
Compaq Presario 5310 running Windows XP Pro. I have a Memorex external DVD player PLUGGED in to a USB port and ALSO an internal CD-RW without the analog audio wired to the motherboard. Both devices will play using either Real Player or Windows Media player, but will only run sound to the headphone jack on the back of the computer. The headphone jack on each device would be a much more convienient point of access for my headphones.
INTEL 82801BA/BAM AC'97 Audio Controller is running the multimedia output.
I could run down to RADIO Shack or anywhere and buy a 6 foot extension to pipe the audio from the back of the computer, but that is admitting defeat. Guess I'm half stubborn and half wanting to learn.
What do I need to modify to get the headphone jack delivering audio output on the external DVD player or the internal CD-RW?

Thanks to the experts for sharing what they've learned.

What happens if you plug into the jacks on the drives? Does it mute the sound through the speakers? How is sound/sound card configured in Control Panel?With my headphones plugged into the drives the audio is still coming to the jack on the back of the computer, as verified with a second set of headphones singing away from the back of the computer while the first pair is dead at the CD jack.

Which tab in Control Panel specifically would I be checking to answer the config question? Sounds and Multimedia/Audio and also on the Hardware Tab?Audio tab of Sound and Audio Device Properties shows that Intel Integrated Audio is running the show.

Under Sound and Audio Hardware tab I have the Intel 82801 BA as mentioned before and three other CODECs listed

Audio Codecs,
Legacy Audio Drivers and
Media Control Devices
all list Manufacturer (Standard System Device) and Location Unknown. As a check I disabled the Intel driver and then neither Real Player or Windows Media Player would operate. With Intel 82801 enabled I have audio output from the back of the computer.

Stupid suggestion, but i've overlooked more obvious things in my worst moments:

Have you adjusted the volume on the external devices? Many of them have a button or dial of some type for this purpose.

DocI've done everything I can think of at the CD-RW, including the volume dial. I read on another post that the audio cable has to run from the soundcard to the drive so I check that too, and it's fine. That didn't really make much sense though considering that the external drive doesn't have such a cable, just the USB. I wonder if this is something handled by the player software so only really old versions of WinPlayer will even let the audio come out someplace other than the computer headphone jack.Are you trying to play a music CD that you burned or one you purchased?

Purchased. The CD-RW functions properly on my backup machine. On my backup the audio comes out of the computer speaker AND the CD-RW headphone jack simultaneously. Muting the speaker via the volume control on the screen does not affect the drive volume. Only the dial on the drive changes that. On my backup, things work as I expect they would.
It appears that the Presario motherboard is directing audio to the rear jack from the digital info coming in to the motherboard from the ribbon cable. What interrupt, SETTING, etc. would enable the motherboard to tell both an internal and external drive to disable the headphone jack of the drive?

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...It appears that the Presario motherboard is directing audio to the rear jack from the digital info coming in to the motherboard from the ribbon cable. What interrupt, setting, etc. would enable the motherboard to tell both an internal and external drive to disable the headphone jack of the drive?

hey there I am having problems INSTALLING both my sound and video card it seems that i can have one WITHOUT the other but when i put them both in it practicly disables my video card, and when i go to change the settings manually it wont let me. I have a hp pavillion 6553 computer running windows 98 and an intel celeron-A, 466MHz (7 x67) with phoenix bios the video card is an S3 ViRGE/DX/GX(86c375/86c385) and the sond card is a creative ensonique with a sony monitor. any help would be greatly appreciated.


P.S. I only have one configuration and it is basic configuration 0000

thanx,
peteWhat type of video card, AGP or PCI? Have you installed only the video card and gotten a good display? Does your motherboard also have onboard/integrated video? When you bought the computer, was it using onboard video or a card? Have you used this combination of sound card and video card in the past in this computer? If so, what has changed?Are these both HP original ITEMS? Are the drivers being used from the HP web site or elsewhere? Specifics on this issue ould solve the problem. What WIndows 98 material do you have - real Win98 disc, or a restore CD or what?they are both pci cards. Yes it does have integrated video but it is disabled in the hardware profiles. i installed the video card only for the time being and it gives me a good display but when i install the sond card it automaticly shows a conflict in the input/output range with motherboard recources and the extension for pnp bios. No the are not original to the computer they are both aftermarket. the disc i have is the win 98 second edition full install disc not just the upgrade disk. The drivers are from windows and microsoft update. If you need any more let me know.


thanxs,
peter

Windows update is the WOST place to get drivers. If you can IDENTIFY the hardware, since they are aftermarket, then you can get the drivers.

Everst Home can help with the first part of that.

http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html

well i m not too sure bout the specification:

its pentium celeron 1.45GHz
motherboard (some brand) with award bios
ram 256 MB SD RAM
win98 & xp pro installed in a single partition

whatever, it was running pretty well until today. i MADE some experimental changes in the bios.

In the ADVANCED CHIPSET FEATURES:
changed the CAS Latency Time 3 to 2
Cycle time Trans/trc 7/9 to 5/7
RAS-toCAS Delay 3 to 2
RAS Precharged Time 3 to 2
Delayed transaction Enabled to Disabled
System BIOS cache Disabled to Enabled etc. etc.

In the Frequency/Voltage Control:
changed the CPU CLOCK ratio
changed the CPU clock something (was in MHz)

whatever! After the change was made, I found a much interesting problem.
Oh man when i was prompted to boot either of the windows: when i SELECTED xp..... it SHOWED some kind of a message written: you need to repair your windows coz your system files are damaged.
Cool! then I restarted the pc & tried to switch to windows 98. But it appeared "Windows protection error".
Then I restarted it again with reset button then i was prompted to choose from a menu. I selected SAFE MODE. But it hanged after a while. I tried again and again neither the windows booted in the normal mode nor in safe mode. However, I tried to undo all the changes I made in the bios. But, it did not solve the problem. Then i tried to reinstall the win 98. but in the scandisk it showed thousands of errors. I got frustated with those, and formatted that partition. I then tried to launch the win98 setup minimum 20 times but pc hanged either in the preparing for copying, or disk space calculation, or in the file copying section. I tried to quick format again and again before every time I attempted to setup but didnt result any good. After some attempt some SWUB error message began to be displayed. I tried to setup WIN XP then, first time hanged when "windows setup is starting", next time the error message was displayed:
"if you are receiving the error message 4 da 1st time then restart the setup, if again then try to update your setup, if the problem PERSISTS then try to remove any software or hardware you have added recently, make sure that you have your memory cache switched off. check your memory settings! I have undid all the changes but the setup kept on hanging.

Please help me, I have never encountered such problem!

It seems to me that you fiddled with some settings in the BIOS that were not meant to be fiddled with, and you have possibly caused permanent damage to one or more of your computer components. In which case the only solution is to replace that component.

In the BIOS, look for a restore failsafe defaults of some kind.

And why exactly were you changing them?Just because you can doesn't mean you should. Just like voting!

My computer is unable to boot or do anything. If I remeber right it is a AMD proccessor, PC266 motherboard ( I am using built in monitor connection). have 512 mb RAM, and a 200 gigabyte HDD. The computer will turn on and the hard drive starts to spin and even the CD drive will start to spin but nothing else happens. When reset button is pressed the monitor screen will refresh to another black screen just like before pressing the button. I have tried monitor on another computer and it works and I have even put in a new graphics card and tried to run it but still the same thing. Please help!!!Magically my computer will start the normal warming up PROCESS but doesn't do anything else and I have a new monitor and a new graphics card that I know that work on another computer that don't seem to work on this one. Please HelpDoes your computer Make any Beeping sounds?What happened prior to this? It was all fine and then suddenly POOF! or what? How old is the machine? Any power surges lately?There were no beeps when starting up hard drive still spinns and if there is a CD in the CD player it will spin ALSO but no other ACTIVITY on the monitor. The computer is getting close to a year old and the only thing that I have done with it is changed to a faster processor motherboard is fine with the 266 FSB. SORRY about forgetting to mention that before and THANK you for the quick replies.Quote

What happened prior to this? It was all fine and then suddenly POOF! or what? How old is the machine? Any power surges lately?

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What happened prior to this? It was all fine and then suddenly POOF! or what? How old is the machine? Any power surges lately?

I wanted to upgrade the processor on the computer. nothing happened before this. and no power surges at anytime.

Hey guys, wanted to know if you could give me a hand with a BIOS problem I just discovered. I am running a "Ranger" from ViciousPC, identical to the one here except that I'm using a GeForce 6800 video card, http://www.viciouspc.com/product/config_ranger.html . I have video skipping in movies in some games, so I need to turn fastwrites_ON, (which requires editing the BIOS, of course.) Normally accessing the BIOS is a simple process- press the indicated key at startup, or find out what key to press online.

When I press the key indicated, it goes to an all black screen with my "cursor" in the upper left hand corner, and nothing else happens. Apparently no typing or other actions are registered, (the cursor blinks but does not move,) and I have to restart the computer manually. I had tried doing this 8 or so times, and everytime it freezes up. I have no clue what could prevent me from being able to edit my Bios, so I could use your input.

My Specs: (Other info. available at the link above.)
Motherboard Model: NF-CK804
Motherboard Chipset: nVidia nForce4
Motherboard Slots: 5xPCI
BIOS Manufacturer: Phoenix- Award WorkstationBIOS
BIOS Date: 7/20/05 (checked the website, apparently they don't offer any updates, you have to contact the motherboard manufacturer)

All of my drivers are up to date.


I have a basic knowledge of what BIOS is, but not enought o troubleshoot it or FIGURE this problem out. I can follow any instructions that you give provided there isn't any previous BIOS knowledge inolved. Thanks a lot for your thoughts and comments, hopefully you can help me solve this problem.

-JaeganJaegan:

Assuming you are still able to boot the computer normally when you do not try to enter the BIOS setup, i have two guesses:

A. There is a JUMPER on the motherboard that must be changed before you can enter the BIOS setup (most modern systems simply give you the option of entering a password to keep trouble makers from entering the BIOS setup, but some still have the jumper).

B. The data on your BIOS chip is corrupted. In this case, flashing the BIOS or even replacing the chip might be required to fix the problem.

DocThanks for the quick response. If i can get a LITTLE more information from you...

How does one flash the BIOS on a chip?

Is there anyway to access the BIOS setup from within WINDOWS?

Thanks again Doc,
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...How does one flash the BIOS on a chip?

Is there anyway to access the BIOS setup from within Windows? ...

i installed an ole quantum fireball AS40.0 7200rpm 2mb BUFFER, 40 gig. my system seems to have slowed down quite a bit, could the 2mb buffer be limiting the 8mb buffer of my PRIMARY drive? primary is a seagate barricuda ST180013A 80gig, 7200 rpm, 8mb buffer.No but there could be other problems - not jumpered correctly (is it running OK?), inadequate power supply, hard drive problems, etc. Have you run some diagnostics on it from the Maxtor site? (They bought quantum some time ago. I think it was 2000. That may be ONE of the last drives made under that name.)

The AS40 had an ATA-100 RATE LIKE your Seagate has.There was some software to control this. Check on the Maxtor site or do a google search.

i am looking at alot of 256 video cards here: [link]http://www.newegg.com/Product/ProductList.asp?Pagesize=100&Page=1&bop=AND&Submit=PROPERTY&SubCategory=48&Manufactory=0&PropertyCodeValue=696%3A9639%2C683%3A10557%2C683%3A20729%2C683%3A9611%2C685%3A9619%2C685%3A20521%2C685%3A9618[/link]

and this is the best card i can find for cheap:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102410

it has a core clock of 400mhz, most only have a 250mhz CC, my 64 bit that i have now has a CC of 230. it will cost about 65 bucks with S&H but i intend to get it for my B-day august 30 (i will probably get it as an early gift at the start of august) but i am not sure if i can get a better one new for cheaper, and i do not feel like looking on ebay, most of there stuff isnt new, and it doesnt have everything sometimes. so is this the best card i can get for the price? or what? i intend to do some seriso gaming with this card, the card i currently have sucks so badly i cant even play counterstrike: source on lowest settings -.-What about specifics on the rest of your working system?I don't mean to burst your bubble, but you will not get any SERIOUS (if that's what seriso is supposed to be) gaming out of a 9600PRO 256MB card, unless you are playing old games.

Believe me, you will get MUCH better performance out of a faster 128mb card, than spending money on a 256 that is slow.yes neil is correct! cuz rite now i have the ati 9600 pro 256mb card and im still runnin bf2 on medium/low settingsIf i may make a RECOMENDATION, As long as your not planning on OVERCLOCKING, the ATI X1600 pro seems to be the best bang for your buck for a budget gamer. With a core clock at 500 MHz and a 512 Mb GDDR2 memory clocked at 780 MHz, I am able to run all of my games at nearly full settings including Half life 2 and battlefield 2, once again as long as your not planning on OC, if you do plan on OC with a budget card, or you just prefer Geforce, go with the 7300GT, Although these aren't nearly the best cards out there, for someone on a budget, say, a poor college kid like myself, these cards will offer you a pleasent expereince for not nearly the price of the top end cards. I hope i helped

Doomsayer512MB? I have x1600XT the next model up, and only 256.

Take a look at this review of a 512 graphics card compared to its 256 varient. It's not the same model, but the princibles still apply.

http://www.tweaktown.com/reviews/799/gecube_x800xl_512mb_graphics_card_256mb_vs_512mb/index.html

The 512mb version of the card cost $100 more, yet only offers a few more frames per second. With that money you could get the next model up, but still with 256, which would offer several more frames per second.

MYTH BUSTER: DOUBLE RAM DOES *NOT* EQUAL DOUBLE SPEED

And besides, the graphics card dead reckon was looking at cost about $50, so the card you suggested is difinately out of his price range. My XT cost about £110.

Dead reckon, try looking at this card:

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16814102338

It's a 9600XT 128MB. But it costs a few more dollars than the one you picked out yourself.Hello, Deck Reckon? You asked for our advice... you could at least say you've read it.

Hey, I actually am getting this message too. I just put together a computer for my DAD and BOOTED it up, got the "reboot and select proper boot device..." so I put in the winxp cd, pressed a key, and it restated the message. So I restarted with the cd in the drive, and it still wouldnt boot from it. I have 2 cd-rom drives installed (older ones from my dads previous computer), and in the Bios, it reads both of them as being connected, as well as the hdd. I changed the boot order from Floppy, Primary CD-Rom, HDD to Primary CD-Rom, Floppy, HDD. That didnt work either. Im thinking the cd rom drives may be busted, SINCE they quit working on the old computer too. So I guess i'll switch out a known working drive and see if that works. Does that sound like a good plan of action?

System Specs:
4x4x32 cd-rw
8x4x32 cd-rw
Floppy drive
asus k8n mobo (brand new)
nvidia 5200 256mb (brand new)
256 ddr2 ram (brand new)
160gb wd hdd (brand new, no previous OS)

I dont know if I should post this on this post, or start one of my own... we do share the same problem though, but it SEEMS like for different reasons.

Thanks!Yes, a new post is always preferable to hijacking someone else's. Even though the problems may seem similar, they and the solutions could be completely different. It decreases CONFUSION for everyone, especially the original poster of this thread.