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My Backup Drive E: Cannot be defrag by windows... Everytime i'll try to defrag the volume a pop up shows (see attachment pic chkdsk1.jpg) and when when i run the chkdsk in the command prompt another message appear (see attachment pic chkdsk2.jpg)

The thing is that everytime i open up my PC the checkdisk utility always run EVEN before booting up to desktop eventhough i didn't SKIP the checking of drive previously.

And when i restart my PC.. the checkdisk utility is checking my Drive E: for errors eventhough i shut it down properly.

Hope for your response GUYS!









[file cleanup - saving space - attachment DELETED by admin]Assuming your running xp, goto the control panel and look under scheduled tasks. delete the task to run chkdsk. try defrag again.

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Or you can just choose Y in screenshot 2 and re-boot the machine and let it run...
You have to be patient with utilities such as chkdsk and let them run til completion...interrupting the process can cause chaos.Thanks for posting screen shots. A picture is WORTH a thousand words!

I have a Radeon x1300 and my father had gotin a cable to ALLOW me to setup a second MONITOR, Where does the end of the cable go??? I pluged one end to the video card but does the other go to the VGA? The Blue Connector on the monitor I have both types of monitors. Is this connector only on newer monitors? I also have a flip device not sure if that will help.Please give us more info about the video card and the cable. Your GRAPHICS card should have 2 outputs on it if it can handle a dual monitor set up.

The cable from both monitors should be connected to the graphics card. If this is not possible you can't run dual monitors with this card.Okay, Was unsure of how to do it. Need another video card with the same connector then.

i have misplaced my compaq recovery disks from compaq and was wondering if i can make a new one with the service pack 2 slipstreamed in? or, do i need to contact HP and see if they will send me replacement ones. i wont buy them though. the dang thing cost me too much anyway. it is a compaq presario 2100us. i would appreciate any links or instruction on how to back up my WINDOWS with that built in. also, is there a way to make a vista premium DISK from my new toshiba laptop with all the updates and leave out te garbage that toshiba installs on it. i tried to get rid of all the BS that came on this thing but in the END, my computer didnt see the cd rom and i couldnt use it. i even tried system restore all the way back to the beginning and it still didnt see it. thanks a million for the help and feel free to email me at [emailprotected]

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Have you CONTACTED Compaq yet? Usually, companies like HP/Compaq, gateway, dell, etc will send you replacement disks... sometimes at a small fee, but better than being DEAD in the water.

Also, some of these companies actually put the "recovery disk" as a partition on the drive instead of as a cd...

Its a slotted pentium 3, Asus P3B-F Jumperfree ATX Motherboard, 320 mb SDRAM, Western Digital Caviar 205AA 20.5 GB Model # WD20AA- OOANAO, RJ45, MODEM,Sound Card MASA Sound Advance Logic inc. ALS4000, Trident Blade 9880 A Gacoz H2T42.00 9952/39123851 Trident '99 AGP, Promise Tech inc. Ultra 100 Maxtor Ultra 100 V2.01 B27 PCI Harddrive Connocter card. Wasn't sure about the sound card and VIDEO card just what it said on it. The Hard Drive isn't seen in the BIOS and I changed the drive and the IDE cable and still nothing. Its jumper is set to master. When I connected it to an external HD connector I could see the drive. I tried removeing everything an putting it in a pc like it cards,HD,CD - ROM. The controller card or Ultra 100 had a bent pin, could this cause the problem?Yes. A bent pin will do this.
Is there an OS installed on this drive ?
Do the MBoard IDE connectors not work ?
Did this drive come from another machine ?

Sorry but we're still gonna need more info.No its a COMPLETE blank drive, but i had tried fone with an os on it 2k. No they work I just had the card for the 2 gb Maxtor witch I took off since I THINK its bad. Yes but I have 4 of these same machine I'm useing drives from the an hardware. I removed the card and no changes.Your response is practically incoherent.
What are you TRYING to say ? ?
Sorry I should have tried an explained better. The drive I want to use is blank. I tried useing one from a pc exatly like this one with 2k on it. The board IDE connectors work, I was useing the card for a 2 gb maxtor drive. I have four of the exact same pcs that i'm useing the hardware from.Throw the card out as it has a bent pin...
Take a sledgehammer to that Maxtor as it has been the source of most of your issues for sometime now...
DLoad and create a bootdisk from bootdisk.com for the OS you are trying to install on the blank drive...
At the A: prompt type in format C: /u and hit Enter to make sure that drive is wiped clean...
Remove the floppy...re-boot to the OS CD and install.Where is dload? I can't find knoppix on there.

i just got my new toshiba laptop with a 250 gig hard drive. the drive only shows 231gb though. anyway, i want to partition my hard drive so that i can install XP pro or possibly Linux. i figure 30gigs sounded GOOD. i installed the recovery disk because it has a partition program on it and after i partioned it and restored the OS, it showed my c drive at 200gb but the partition for the other 31 gigs wasnt there. so, i just performed a complete factory restore and i am up for any ideas on how i can get this done without having to recover the dang thing again and have to reinstall everything. Also, any ideas on my last post concerning Memory question is greatly appreciated. i want to know what is best, 2 gigs of ddr2 pc5300 or 3 gigs of ddr4200. i want to get the most out of this expensive thing. it is a satellite A215-S7472. i didnt know if more ram was better than having faster ram. THANKS for everything and all you guys input.So you have XP on the laptop now? Actual HDD sizes:



Chart Courtesy of WESTERN Digital.no, i have vista premium. thanks for the hard drive info also. anybody have any input on the memory issue i posted about. i THINK i will be better off with the 2 gigs of ddr2 pc5300. it says hypermemory on the chips. the others were a 1 gig chip and the other was a 2 gig chip. they werent the same brand. i researched and seen its better to install memory in identical PAIRS. i am still up for ideas. thanks for everything everybody.

I installed a second hard drive. I put it on the same serial cable as FIRST hard drive. Bios detects hard drive. Windows XP DEVICE Manager ALSO detects it. But it detects an extra CD-ROM that I do not have. In My Computer there is an extra icon for an F: Drive and its detected as a CD-ROM. I have uninstalled both secondary hard drive and extra "GHOST" CD-ROM and then I have either tried to Add Hardware or I have restarted the computer. Either way both items are detected but the CD-ROM is the only item coming up in My Computer (and I, of course, cannot access it).Update:

I disconnected the serial cable to the second hard drive and restarted the computer. Windows still detects secondary cdrom device even though there is nothing physically connected (instant check to make sure, one hard drive, one floppy drive, one dvd drive... all of which are listed in my computer as well as the "ghost cdrom drive). I uninstalled it again and went to add hardware and it found the cdrom again... very confused nowMy final update and solution to anyone who might COME across this same situation. You have to initialize, partition, and format the new hard drive.

To do this:

* Right click on My Computer and choose "Manage"
*Double click on "Storage"
* Double click on "Disk Management"

If you see your new hard drive in here then you are in business. Right click on your hard drive and choose properties... you should be able to initialize first and then Partition and Format in one step. Then the new hard drive is ready for use

So.. this game program I am trying to run on my XP here, it complains that I don't have any direct3D set, so I check it out.. and my DirectX-Diagnostics TELLS me I don't even have a video card!

Now I know this is bogus because I was ABLE to play this game MONTHS ago. It might have to do with a reformatting that we did a short while before christmas, but I'm not sure what to do. I apparantly don't have any direct3D components active, even though I did reinstall the newest version of directX, like, earlier today.

Do I need a driver or something to check on my video card, so I can GET direct3D to WORK again?If you have onboard video then the drivers will be on the MBoard driver CD that came with the machine.
If you have an addon vid card you should have recieved a driver CD with it.
Either way simply re-install the drivers and you should be good to go.

This has a Pentium 4.2 Processor. There are 2 clips on the side that hold the hood that goes to the front fan and the heat sink. It seems obvious that when you push on plastic handle on top of the clips they lock in place. I cannot SEE how to release them without applying too much force. I searched the HP site and in the books I have there are illustrations of all types of clips to attach heatsinks but not this.Well I got myself a LONG NEEDLE nose pliers and with the right angle they came off without damaging the motherboard. Now I have to see if the CPU is not fried.Good Luck with that...remember to use THERMAL PASTE when re-assembling...
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I'm running a brand NEW Dell Inspiron with Windows XP SP2. It all works like it's supposed to, but some of the games I play don't agree with it.

My keyboard does the evil thing where I can press no more than 2 keys at once. I need to press 3-4 keys at once while playing Stepmania at times, making it virtually impossible to score well. Also it makes it impossible to USE cheats in The Sims 2, seeing as to open the cheat box you need CTRL+SHIFT+C. Is there any way possible to get rid of that 2 key limit?

Also, the bigger issue is the mouse. Using the touch pad or an external mouse (Logitech LX7 cordless optical w/USB), any dialog boxes or command prompts i use in the Sims will not stay open...which is sort of necessary to play the game. O_O This also happens when I'm using Microsoft Word (2007). Whenever i use spell check, i have to literally FIGHT it in order to change a word using the OPTION or add something to the dictionary...which i need desperately! Please tell me if there's any ways to fix this! I've had these problems ever since i got this.

i have an old gateway2000 and i'm trying to replace CD rw. i purchased a high speed memorex and the problem i'm having is that it will play fine, but when i go to record (and i've used different record programs) they all say there is no cd rw. now a note to whoever RESPONDS to this, i am a total idiot when it comes to computers. please be gentle with your responseUsing the manual that hopefully came with your drive....

1. Verify the drive's JUMPER settings

2. Verify the drive's BIOS settings
For instructions on how to enter your computer's BIOS utility, see your motherboard manual.

If you don't have these manuals you may be able to FIND them at the appropriate SITES (read mobo/computer mfr and drive mfr websites)Try a different brand of blank media...

My computer is giving me a beep then SHUTS down the program that Im running with an error ,this is while Im trying to record a dvd and run a game at the same time
I thought computers these days can run multiple programs what's going on can any one help with this
Im running with a 975 BX intel mb 8600 gt 256 video card 4 gig 1066 memory processor is intel 6400 2.1 duo 1066 What program is SHUTTING down with an error?
What error are you getting?
version of Windows?
QUOTE from: redbird on January 26, 2008, 08:39:48 AM

I thought computers these days can run multiple programs

My k8n Neo4 will not post after I press the power button. It will post if I do the following: press and hold the power button (computer starts and turns off), then press it again, and the COMPUTERS starts and POSTs. This board DEVELOPED this ODDITY only recently after years of no problems.

No, my only other computer is my LAP top, unless a friend of mine with the same type of computer will let me INSTALL it in his, he ALSO has a Dell.
BTW, INSTALLING a WDM driver didn't help at all.Try your friend computer, if possible, then. Otherwise, we won't know, if there is anything wrong with the card itself.Well Broni my friend, after all the problems with that capture card, all the downloads, patches, and all the help you offered, was all for nothing, I just sent it back today, it was dead.
I'd like to THANK you for all you did in trying to help me with it, I will be getting another one, and I'll let you know what happens with that card, who knows, it might become a Frisbee. Well, if you're not getting any problem with a refund, we can call it happy ending.

I recently bought UT3 and never thought to check the requirements (stupid me). Currently it runs with out dropping frames if the settings are on the lowest with the resolution set to 1024x768 when usually its 1440x900. I was hoping to get a new video card, but first need a few questions answered. As of now I have an integrated NVIDIA 6150 LE with 256 MB from a total of 2 GB system wide. The cards I looked at were NVIDIA 8500 and 8600. On NVIDIA's website it says these need a 300 watt PSU at MINIMUM which is what I have. On other sites I've seen the minimum is 350+. Which one is it? My current system specs are as follows:

HP Pavilion a1648x
AMD 64 X2 Dual Core 4400
2 GB system memory
3 PCI slots
1 PCI Express x16
300 W PSU
Widows XP MCE

Would either of these 2 cards work or would I need something else? Thanks.The 8600GT needs at least a 300W PSU.
An 8600GT will run UT3 acceptably, but if you're considering high levels of detail, high resolutions, and more DEMANDING games, consider a better video card and PSU - the 8600 isn't all that good.
Don't drop to an 8500 though, it will not run games very well at all.The RECOMMENDED cards for UT3 are a NVIDIA 7800GTX and ATI x1300. Wouldn't either of these be at least adequate enough to run the game. I don't see how the 8600 is just acceptable to run UT3 when the 7800 is the recommended. I guess I'm just not a hardware guru seeing as I'm a programmer. I'm not looking for anything amazing. I just want to be able to play some of my newer games (UT3, NHL 07) with average graphics.There isn't that big a difference between the speed of the 7 and 8 series except the 8 series supports DirectX 10. If you're low on cash, get the 8600. It should run on your 300 watt PSU, mine does. Get the 8800 if you have more money, but you're gonna have to get a new PSU with that.I have on more question. Is there a difference between PCI-E and PCI-E x16? I currently have 3 PCI slots and one PCI-E x16 slot available. It seems most 8600 cards I've seen mention PCI-E but not x16.The 8600 is around the same speed as a 7800 series card.
When a video card specification says PCI-E, they mean PCI-E X16, not one of the other types.

Hey Guys,

I recently received a Dell PowerEdge 4350 Server, with 2 Pentium III Processors, and 3 HDD's. It was only 30 bucks and figured it wasnt a bad deal, The only problem was that it didnt come with RAM, Im not sure if my regular PC-100 that i USE im my desktops will work, do i NEED to order special RAM?

Thanks,
JohnWow, that's a great deal.
And I thought I was doing well with my £30 P3 MACHINE, although at least I got RAM.
PC100 RAM should be fine in that machine - it does support ECC/registered/buffered RAM, but normal SDRAM DIMMs will be fine. It can take up to 2Gb of RAM if you're so inclined.
Hope this helps.
P.S. where did you get this PC from?Quote from: Calum on January 27, 2008, 10:57:50 AM

Wow, that's a great deal.
And I thought I was doing well with my £30 P3 machine, although at least I got RAM.
PC100 RAM should be fine in that machine - it does support ECC/registered/buffered RAM, but normal SDRAM DIMMs will be fine. It can take up to 2Gb of RAM if you're so inclined.
Hope this helps.
P.S. where did you get this PC from?

In BUILDING my new comp. Im debating on what is the most EFFICIENT and fastest way to go about things. Partition my 300gb SATA drive to have my 40gbs worth of apps on one side and files on the other, or salvage my old 40gb IDE drive for my apps, and use the 300gb hard drive to house my files. Time is always a issue at my work and I just want to know if its faster to use independent drives. Thanks for all the HELP!partition the SATA drive. that way you will be able to take ADVANTAGE of the faster SATA interface on both partitions. if you wish to have an independent drive incase the SATA drive fails then using the IDE drive to house all your apps would be BEST.

My laptop have strange problem when connect mouse to it. After loading Windows even the most little movement of the mouse bring real chaos on the desktop.Multiple windows is OPENED,programs is starting and other thing.When disconnect and connect mouse again when laptop is on the problem disappear but when i turn off the laptop and turn it on again the same problem is happened again. And i must connect and disconnect mouse every time when i start laptop to work propеrеly.Why is happened that ?My laptop is Panasonic CF 27What type of connection are you USING for the mouse? Is it USB or the old school connection? If its not USB, try using that ONE instead. 10 BUCKS for a USB optical at Frys. Also change your sensitivity settings in your control panel.

So I decided to replace my old motherboard that supported only 667mhz RAM with a new motherboard that supports 800mhz RAM. I bought 4 gigs of 800mhz to replace the 4 gigs of 667mhz I CURRENTLY have. But in coming to think of it, am I better off to use all of the RAM to have a total of 8 gigs. In using all of it, the 800mhz RAm doesnt downgrade to 667mhz does it? The 800mhz will run at its own speed independently of the 667mhz RAM? Im wondering if this will cause any problems while overclocking. I use Photoshop and other media applications quite extensively so Im wondering if to save some money I should just return the 800mhz RAM. Thanks to all replies!Quote from: nutech310 on January 29, 2008, 01:39:53 PM

the 800mhz RAm doesnt downgrade to 667mhz does it? The 800mhz will run at its own speed independently of the 667mhz RAM?

I have a few differnt drives that are IDE after pluging in the IDE cable an removeing it. A pin falled out of the drive where the IDE Cable PLUGS in. This happened to three drives, are they bad?Yes.
Use the same PROCEDURE on them that i suggested for the Maxtor...Could they be fixed? Should I just do the same thing?Can they be fixed?Not REALLY. Quote from: squall_01 on January 28, 2008, 10:01:43 AM

I have a few differnt drives that are IDE after pluging in the IDE cable an removeing it. A pin falled out of the drive where the IDE Cable plugs in. This happened to three drives, are they bad?

I have a Sony VGN-FS640/w laptop recently my friend spilled coke on it. Laptop has been fixed and it works fine but the keyboard still sticks, can anyone tell me how to clean the keyboard without having to take a part the whole laptop from behind? I've searched online how to clean laptops and they all seem to have some clips which are easy to unclip and pull out the keyboard but this laptop doesn't have any. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.Most laptop keyboards are a sealed unit, so even if you took the laptop apart, the keyboard would just lift out as it is.
Buying a can of Isopropyl Alcohol is probably the best way to go about cleaning it.Nick is right on this one. Getting the keyboard out wouldn't help. The keys on laptop keyboards aren't designed to come off, even when the keyboard is REMOVED from the laptop. Attempting to remove the keys to clean under them would most likely result in the plastic cracking. Use a tiny amount of alcohol and attempt to clean the keys as is. Make sure the laptop is unplugged and the battery removed while doing thing. Allow a SUFFICIENT amount of drying time before reconnecting power.Quote from: ultimatum on December 03, 2007, 01:11:53 PM

I have a Sony VGN-FS640/w laptop recently my friend spilled coke on it. Laptop has been fixed and it works fine but the keyboard still sticks, can anyone tell me how to clean the keyboard without having to take a part the whole laptop from behind? I've searched online how to clean laptops and they all seem to have some clips which are easy to unclip and pull out the keyboard but this laptop doesn't have any. Any help is appreciated. Thanks.

My Pentium 4 (HP Compaq) on-board video seems to be void. It cannot display anything on screen besides "No signal" How can I replace it? Did you check to make sure the monitor cable is pluged in?? Did you check for bent PINS?? If it's on-board you can't replace it without replacing the entire motherboard.
But before we jump to any CONCLUSIONS please post the specifications for the computer in question.
And follow squall_01's suggestions.Quote from: Deerpark on January 29, 2008, 06:36:02 AM

If it's on-board you can't replace it without replacing the entire motherboard.
But before we jump to any conclusions please post the specifications for the computer in question.

Hi everyone thx for your help.

Here's the problem: I got a client who spilled Ice Cream on his laptop...
It went under the keyboard, on the motherboard and now the laptop doesn't open. I got a green light for the POWER. But When I press the powerOn button... nothing happens.

I would like to know a product that can dissolve the "Ice Cream", without even more the motherboard....

2- It there any liquid that I can soak the motherboar in and take it out with no "Ice Cream" but with a working MB ?

Thx again for your time.
Fryser

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patio.Quote from: fryser_d on January 10, 2008, 09:21:34 AM

Hi everyone thx for your help.

Here's the problem: I got a client who spilled Ice Cream on his laptop...
It went under the keyboard, on the motherboard and now the laptop doesn't open. I got a green light for the power. But When I press the powerOn button... nothing happens.

I would like to know a product that can dissolve the "Ice Cream", without even more the motherboard....

2- It there any liquid that I can soak the motherboar in and take it out with no "Ice Cream" but with a working MB ?

Thx again for your time.
Fryser

i would definitely agree with the other guys, it's gone

however i would just rip it open(any way possible) and try to salvage the hard drive to sell or to eat...

just kidding, please don't eat it...

Hi everyone thx for your help.

Here's the problem: I got a client who spilled Ice Cream on his laptop...
It went under the keyboard, on the motherboard and now the laptop doesn't open. I got a green light for the power. But When I press the powerOn button... nothing happens.

I would like to know a product that can dissolve the "Ice Cream", without even more the motherboard....

2- It there any liquid that I can soak the motherboar in and take it out with no "Ice Cream" but with a working MB ?

Thx again for your time.
Fryser

Post Edited for content...Keep it Clean. We have Members of all ages here.
patio.

Actually the whole point of this topic it's to repair the mobo.

But thx anyways...
anyone have a suggestion?

I have just replaced my ASUS P4C800-E DeLuxe with the ASUS PB5 DeLuxe/WiFi-AP motherboard to take advantage of Dual Core CPU's.etc
The former board had two audio 4-pin connector sockets, but the latter has only one. I used a CD player and a DVD player in the P4C board
If I connect my CD player to that, what are the options for USING the DVD audio outlet?
Why would any board only have one such soket when most PC's have two players?
Are CD players now a thing of the past and I should only ned my DVD player? There have been occasions when application instructions specifically warned against using a DVD player during instalation.

Maybe it's just me missing the obvious. It usually is.i am confused. by CD and DVD player, you mean the CD and DVD drive?

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Are CD players now a thing of the past and I should only ned my DVD player?

There have been occasions when application instructions specifically warned against using a DVD player during instalation.

I am having a problem with my HP 6130n as it will not register when I put in a commercial DVD. The drive will BURN DVDs and show home MOVIES on a DVD, but store BOUGHT DVDs do not work. The PC keeps asking me to insert a DVD. I have ALREADY gone over this with HP and they believe it is a copy right issue. I do not agree. The region is set at 1 on my computer and these are region 1 discs. HP keeps having me try different software to run the movies and I keep telling them that if explorer does not see the disc, what difference does a program MAKE? The problem seems to be the drive, but they disagrre. Has anyone out there heard of this type of problem before?no. i havent heardof that before but HP support sux and they either want you to buy something or they just try to get you off the phone as soon as possible. what i would do is go to the device manager and choose your dvd drive and uninstall it. then restart the computer. make sure your drivers are up to date and if you cant watch your movies after that, i would think about contacting HP again and demanding a replacement drive. good luckWhat Dvd playing software are you using?

So my COMPUTER got wet in this horrible California weather and now im trying to diagnose what I should REPLACE. It started with a big leak in my roof in my office. The water did not directly fall on the computer but bounced off the floor and toward the front of the comp. Unfortunately my computer was on. I leave it on BASICALLY all the time. I dried it up and restarted. In trying to boot it up normally, (I have windows xp) it will show the loading screen yet freezes on the second bar that scrolls. I then have to boot to safe mode with networking. By the way.. the screen has a lot of static about every inch up and down. I tested the screen on my other computer and that works perfect. I cant test the graphics card because I only have one comp that has pci-express. So it will boot to safe mode... the audio DOESNT work, and I can't tell if its the graphics card because its in safe mode. There are no signs in the systems log of all the peripherals that anything is malfunctioning. And sometimes I try to scroll down on a menu and it will not let me. Any ideas.. I think its between the video card and motherboard? Plus, if I misdiagnose... if I use a faulty video card on a new motherboard(if I have to buy one) can the faulty hardware mess up the rest of the hardware its currently on? Hopefully the sound card will work with another motherboard.Sorry but to add, if the motherboard got fried, does that also mean the CPU automatically GETS affected too?Remove a side panel and place a good size fan next to it and let it blow on there overnite at least...remove all power to the case.

I have a DVD burner Lite-on it corp. I was useing it as a dual burner. Suddenly it had stopped working an the LED light on it doesn't come on. Is the Drive SHOT? Could it be repaired?Does it show up in the Device Manager or My Computer? Have you checked the power cable running to the burner? The best way to find out is to try it on another working computer.Tried two differnt pcs. No cause it doesn't come on and yes the cables are CONNECTED firmlyQuote

Tried two differnt pcs

This may sound stupid but here it goes..

When I plug the black power cored into my power source, it's OK. but once I connect the PRONGS to the white thing on the MOTHER board it makes this really weird noise. Literally it SOUNDS like "EEEEEEEEEE" but then when I unplug it, it goes "oooooo" and stops. When it's PLUGGED into the motherboard, the green light doesn't show, but when it's not, the green light shows.
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but once I connect the prongs to the white thing on the mother board it makes this really weird noise

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but once I connect the prongs to the white thing on the mother board it makes this really weird noise

what prongs? what white thing? a picture would be nice.

My USB devices are getting power when plugged into my ports i.e. iPod is being charged but the devices are not being detected. This is happening on all ports. Devices work properly on other computers.dmafia, As i am currently pursuing a similar problem and being ably assisted by the gurus on this forum you MAY be assisted in solving your problem by referring to the post "Non functioning USB ports" by truenorth. Many of the aspects of my problem will need to be addressed by you to detail exactly what is the state of your USB ports. Good luck,truenorthis this a prebuilt PC or a custom PC?I checked the BIOS and USB was already enabled. The device manager lists 5 USB root hubs and 5 USB controllers corresponding to the 5 ports on the computer. All the devices show up as working properly without conflicts. Again the USB devices i plug in are getting power...an iPod will charge, a flash drive will light up, and the wireless adaptor card light comes on, but they are just not detected by the device manager.
Therefore, it won't connect to the wireless network and the flash drive is useless, etc. It is a Gateway computer prebuilt. It is a relative's computer so just let me know what other information/specs you may need and i'll find out. I know it runs XP. Thanks!One thing you can try...unplug all but the mouse and keyboard.
Travel to Device Manager and right click every instance of USB roots and hubs...make sure to expand the listing to get them all...select "remove" or un-install....you will recieve an error message each time, ignore it.
Power down and wait a few minutes.
Re-boot and let it continue the whole boot process before checking anything. XP will automatically re-install the drivers.
Plug in a USB device after you are sure all activity has stopped and see what happens...Good idea PATIO. That has worked for me in the PAST when i've had hardware issues. Don't know why I didn't think of it in this case. Unfortunately it didn't work. They all reinstalled correctly but that didn't solve the problem. Could it be a driver issue?
thanks truenorth. i've read your thread too...sounds like similar issue although different OS. i may have to bite the bullet and try a clean install....as it isn't my computer tho i'll have to wait TILL they backup all their stuff. it's a Gateway PC, and they called Gateway Tech Support the other day, but no help.If you dont want to do a reinstall you could try cleaning the ports. Some times dirt will make ports unusefull if there not USED and becomed used. If this doesn't work a reinstallment should work like patio said.

okay , so i was listening to my music as everyone does and the sound cut off so i restarted and there was still no sound . after a few more restarts there was still no sound so i REINSTALLED the drivers .. still no sound . then the next day i turned on my laptop and the sound came out as clear as a BELL but after about 5-10 it cut off again . i plugged in headphones and other speakers and that also didnt work . i then wiped my laptop and again there is no difference please help More info, please. (Make, MODEL, OS FLAVOR, etc, etc.)Quote from: Eg0Death on January 28, 2008, 01:22:59 PM

More info, please. (Make, model, OS flavor, etc, etc.)

I'm having a REALLY ANNOYING problem with the sound on my computer. I keep getting this intense distortion that builds up over time while the computer is on. Turning the computer off, waiting awhile, and then turning it back on will often get rid of the distortion temporarily. I checked the speakers by playing them on an mp3 player, and they're fine.

Any SUGGESTIONS or insights would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!Need more info, like the specs of the computer, especially the sound CARD.

Have you checked that the CORRECT driver is installed for the sound card?what is the sound card make/model, and do you have a mic?i have the exact same problem and still havent got a soloution

I'm trying to reload win xp on to my hp laptop dv8000. I had formatted the hard drive and messed with the recovery partition, I made it SMALLER. first mistake ? then I changed the ( condition / description / classification ) I can't remember. How do I get back to the partition and make the appropriate adjustments. it must be apparent that I know just enough to get me into trouble. ( speaking from experience ) To be honest I didn't even know I had an NTLDR I dont even know what that means!

ps. If you think it's hopeless don't comment. ( cherp...cherp...cherp... )This question was asked just a few hours AGO. You would have DONE well to search the forum.

http://tinyempire.com/notes/ntldrismissing.htmTHE "simple fix" I've tried a DOZEN times. I've attempted all the obvious key strokes I think! It's a matter of straightening out the partitioning I screwed up.Then your only hope is to re-install Windows.If you re-sized the hidden partition it is unlikely you will be able to run the recovery from there...
You may have to contact HP and have them send a recovery CD for that machine.
What did you use to re-size the recovery partition ? ?I had changed the size when I was preparing it to be formattedi had this problem and it was easily fixed , i made my own backup disk and wanted to wipe my laptop and the disk was faultly so i had to use someone elses and it was fine , just get a recoevery disk from somewere im guessin .

Hello.

I am currently in the process of moving some files from an old 420 MB hard drive to my main drive. I finally was ABLE to get both drives recognized (by USING separate IDE cables for both of them). Installing the drives, however, required removing the processor's (P4 2.0 GHz) heat sink, and then (of course) putting it back. Unfortunately, I now have the problem of my machine automatically shutting itself off. This began earlier today after a separate attempt at putting the 420 MB drive in.

What happens is the machine automatically shuts itself off (I'm assuming the motherboard / BIOS is doing this as some kind of a protective measure), usually during Windows loading, sometimes very shortly after, and other times before even beginning to load the OS (such as in the BIOS setup). The event log shows the error as "Pre-boot Error: Keyboard Not Functional", and indeed the keyboard QUITS working right before the shut-off, even though it works fine otherwise, and the same thing happens without anything plugged into the PS/2 slot. Also, the CPU fan seems to speed up or at least get noisier, which brings me to my next point - one of the fan WIRES is broken (I think it's the ground, though it might be the tachometer). However, simply disconnecting the CPU fan (yeah, I know, not a good idea) and trying to boot with it off produces the same result! Also, earlier today after it started working again, I believe the wire was severed also.

Anybody have any ideas on what to do? Thanks!

EDIT: The machine does the same thing with the IDE and power cables to the second (420 MB) hard drive disconnected).

EDIT TWO: I was able to get into Speedfan right before the machine shut itself off. CPU temp was normal (35 I think?) but remote was at 102! However, this does not seem right, as nowhere in the machine felt hot. I have had this same computer get so hot it caught on fire (problem then was a clogged PSU fan), but back when it got hot then you could feel the heat very well on the chassis. Now the computer feels very cool all over, so I'm wondering if it's a sensor malfunction.Quote

Also, the CPU fan seems to speed up or at least get noisier,

Now the computer feels very cool all over, so I'm wondering if it's a sensor malfunction.

that is due to the motherboard receiving high temperatures from the temp sensor underneath the CPU, and in turn, making the CPU fan increase speed in hopes of dissipating that heat. it sounds as though you may have incorrectly hooked up the heatsink, having a fan with a severed wire also doesnt help. is the heatsink seated properly and securely? did you remember to apply thermal paste? if so, did you add the correct amount of thermal paste?

My computer specification:
pentium 4 HP Compaq
128 RAM
Windows XP

My computer has an on-board VIDEO card. It had been WORKING well in recent days. Now it displays the words "No signal" when I TURN it on. I have connected different minitors and video cables to it, yet it gives the same error message. What is the problem and how can I solve it?Is it STILL under waranty? If so, dont touch the insides.

if not, you need to tell us what happned in the last few days that might have caused this change.

If worse comes to worse, you just might have to spring for a crappy video card Looks you will need a video card...post back on what you mostly USE the machine for and we'll get you steered in the right direction.
You may want to add some RAM while we're at it and we can advise on that as well.

i just had an OLD HP machine donated/given to me. upon looking inside the computer, to my amazment there was a spankin' new Western Digital 80 Gig hard drive. im going to put this hard drive in my current machine.

problem is, i have never OWNED, or dealt with a computer that had more then 2 hard drives. i know how to physically install hard drives, but the issue i will most likely enounter will be upon start up.

i assume i will have to go into the BIOS, and make sure the hard drive is read as the slave drive....then what? i assume i will have to format it...but how can i do that without going into the regular operating mode?. please tell me i wont have to reinstall windows or anything, lol.

i have no idea if the hard drive has data on it.Let's assume that hard drive has some version of Windows installed on it; in other words, it was the drive with the Operating System (OS) for the old computer. How do you want to use it in your NEWER computer, just for extra storage or for the OS?

If for extra storage (leaving your OS on your existing drive in the newer computer), then you just configure it as the "slave" drive. The existing drive would be "master". Here's a reference to help: How to Change the Master/Slave Designation on a Hard Drive, and How to Install a Second Hard Drive.

Once you get it installed, you can look and see what's on it. You may want to format it to ERASE everything on it.

Ok, i finally got the EVGA 8800GT. I downloaded RivaTuner to increase my fan speed, but when i run it, a message pops up that says, "WARNING, RivaTuner has not been tested with the current installed displayed driver. It is strongly recommended to upgrade Riva Tuner to a new version, otherwise it may not work PROPERLY because the driver is not officially supported".

I downloaded the lastest driver at NVIDIA.com and my RivaTuner version is 2.06. which is the LATEST that i can find...

Do i continue to using the fan speed controls for my 8800GT then? or try and find a solution to this if there is one.

My Rig:
Dell E521
Athlon X2 4200+ ~ 2.2GHz
2 GB RAM @ 667 MHz
EVGA 512mb 8800GT
250GB hard drive 7200 RPM
500 watt Coolermaster PSU
Vista Home Premium 32-bit
22" Westinghouse Monitor (LCM-22w3) you may also modify the fan speeds by using ntune.
i like ntune because you can make the fan speedup and many other control when somehting triggers them.
such as i can make the fan speed turn up as soon as i start a 3d application or suchare you overclocking your 8800gt? is that the reason you need to crank up the fan speed?Well ,it idles around 52-53 C. and when i play games, it can reach up to 80 C (in certains games). I just want it a lower temp, and no, i am not overclocking it.80C is still fairly good. anything below 90C is good.

what is your computer case make/model?Dell. I got a Dell E521.

http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/dime521/en/SM_EN/specs.htm#wp1052310how is the ventilation inside the case? you have to remember, you can speed up the fan, but if there is not very good ventilation in the case, your fan will just be pushing HOT air.i would say it's pretty good, if you see a Dell dimension E521, then u will see that there is a 120mm fan in the front pushing air over the CPU and its giant heatsink and out back. Although i added a 80 mm fan and screwed it on the back to help take that air out even faster. Of course i have my 8800GT stock fan that blows up into the 80 mm fan and out the back of the computer. I also have my 120mm that is on my power supply which is at the top of my case and that blows out the back also.to the best of my knowledge, the stock fan speed is at 60%. if you increase it to 100%, you will notice it gets alot LOUDER and, in my experience, the temps will only drop about 5C. i would not be worried about the peak temperature being 80C, 80C is fine. however, if you are still concerned about temperatures, i recommend buying an aftermarket cooler.i hope 80C is fine, i just don't want no over heating problems. Dont want anything to get wreckedthe graphics cards have an overheating protection system so the card will not be damaged incase of an overheat. if the card gets too hot, it will lock up your computer.haha, that used to happen to me when i didnt have good case CIRCULATION and i had a graphics card that only had a heatsink, long story short many loockups because i didnt know what i was doing...

When booting computer this is the screen you'll see:


This LCD is not mine. If I will reset the "Settings" of LCD where the Brightness, Contrast, Color and etc are found. If I will reset it will turn BACK to NORMAL


Then if I will restart the computer it will turn back again like this which is not normal:


What do you think guys? Can I still fix this? I think the GAMMA or the brightness of the LCD is the problem.Any errors in Device Manager, CONCERNING Monitor, or Display Adapter?
Monitor drivers loaded, video drivers updated?
How old is this LCD?
DVI, or VGA connection?No errors in Device Manager Sir.
This LCD is second-hand Sir.
VGA Sir.
Drivers is already installed and videocard drivers is always updated.Try the monitor with another computer.If I use the CRT the display is ok even if I restart my computer.Then, again, try LCD on other computer.Still no LUCK Sir Broni.which means?I tried the LCD to the other computer and still the persist.I guess LCD monitor is dying.Yap I think that too Sir Broni.

Thanks Sir Broni!

NVIDIA Geforce 8500GT with DDR2 memory VS NVIDIA Geforce 8500GT with DDR3 memory?

Which is the better card for the price ? DDR3 is the better memory type but is it actually worth the few more bucks to get it?

I did get a BFG 85020GT for $40.00 after REBATE from newegg..... can you provide a link to the 8500 GT with DDR3? i cannot seem to find it.

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I did get a BFG 85020GT for $40.00 after rebate from newegg.....

can you provide a link to the 8500 GT with DDR3? i cannot seem to find it.

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I did get a BFG 85020GT for $40.00 after rebate from newegg.....

i recommend purchasing nvidia cards from EVGA. they are significantly cheaper then BFG or ASUS.

Did you mean with eVGA's step up program, free games (either in box with card itself or after registering on eVGA's website) .... that would make it significantly cheaper?

One question: eVGA's step up program seems to me like you are just trading in your old card for a better card, which to me is the same as paying for the better card in full the first time around.

hello there everyone! thanks for your help in advanced.

a few years ago i purchased an HP Pavilion desktop pc, when i wasnt into building computers or knowledgeable in the computer world. the specs of the system were:

HP Pavilion
Windows HP Home
DVD Drive (stock)
Cd Burner (stock)
Floppy Drive (stock)
Intel Celeron
Stock Motherboard with onboard sound and graphics
80 Gig HDD
250 Watt Stock ATX PSU

this was my everyday system from 2003 to september 2007. i didnt have any problems with it for the most part...except for the cd burner stopped working, so i got an external dvd burner so i would have a burner. i went on vacation in september for only about 3 days, so i just LEFT the computer on when i was gone as i usually did...i rarely turned it off. when i returned home and went into my room....to my delight the computer was turning on and off repeatedly...it would power up for 5 secs, shut down, power up...i stood there and saw it do this for about 2 mins...

i then unplugged the power cord, and decided to just to let it rest. after about 4 hours of letting it sit there, i decided to clean the computer out with canned air and get all the dust out, cleaned out the fans, heatsink...the whole deal. i put everything back together, turned on the computer and it did the same thing...so i unplugged it again and i went out to buy a new power supply because in my experience, a problem like this is most likely caused by a powe supply problem. i got a new 400 watt atx power supply...hooked it up and the computer did the exact same thing. i was stuck buying a new motherboard. i didnt have a working computer until i had enough money for a new motherboard and CPU...which was about a week ago lol. my mom actually bought me the motherboard i have now for christmas, but she got me one that is for AMD CPU's, so i had to buy my own Processor. just got a Sempron 2800 with heatsink and fan from ebay for $31 all together.

so as of right now my system specs are

MSI Mainboard
AMD Sempron CPU (i know its not that good of a CPU, but im not a gamer or anything)
Stock CD Drive
Stock Floppy Drive
80 GB HDD
512 MB DDR
400 Watt ATX PSU
Windows Home freshly installed.

i have a new ATX Gamers case on the way, with blue LED fans and Blue Cathodes...its gonna be cool as ice.

everything is working fine and dandy now. but im not here to talk about my current specs...im here to finally get an ANSWER to....WHAT in the world happened to my OLD motherboard and/or cpu (i have no way of telling which one was actually causing my system to act WEIRD)

most would say, dont worry about your old stuff since you got a newer system now! but i would like some closure on what went wrong, and to see if maybe, just maybe my old CPU could work on a new intel motherboard. plus, i have enough parts around here to build another computer (just need new memory), and i need to see if i need a new intel cpu, or motherboard.

thanks in advanced for any help...and thanks for reading my story lolyou will need a known-working motherboard that is the same socket type as your old CPU in order to test it. if it works, then the problem is with your motherboard. it might even be that the CMOS battery is simply in need of replacement on your motherboard.

Recently my desktop started reseting randomly. Need help diagnozing the problem.
Here is the details.

motherboard is 848P-A,
have 600W power supply.
nvdia 5200 graphics card.
3 IDE harddisks of VARYING capacity and 1 SATA disk.
2, 512MB DDR memory. DIMM
HP CD-RW drive.
Windows XP is installed on the SATA disk.

The machine boots up and stays up if booted in 'safe' mode.
However if booted in normal mode it resets randomly, either during the boot process or about 2 minutes after logging in.

Tried a fresh install of windows on another harddisk, but the system suddenly resets during install.
Tried booting on Fedora Core Linux, same problem, either hangs or resets.

Tried disabling each disks, changing graphics card, disabling on board devices through BIOS.
problem persists.

Did some motherboard diagnostics using multimeter and INSTRUCTIONS provided somewhere on fixya.com(cannot locate the exact link, right now). voltages show up right as per the instructions.

what could be going wrong?




RAM. remove one of the two sticks and see if it randomly resets, then swap the sticks of RAM and see if it randomly resets. this will DETERMINE which stick, if either, is faulty. if the problem persists after testing each stick, then we will know the RAM is not at fault.Possible flaky power supply. Do you have another?

Alan <>< yes. have tried removing each memory stick and then swapping them. No combination stopped the problem.

also this problem initially showed up when I had a 400W power supply. So thinking that the power supply was the culprit, I REPLACED it with a 600W power supply. The problem continued even after that.

I this point I am thinking motherboard to be the culprit, since I tried installing windows XP fresh. By removing all devices, but the CD drive, and plugged in a brand new SATA disk. But the install stopped inbetween due this random reset.

Is the 600W new or used ?
What brand is it ?its brand new.

cooler master extreme power duoIf the problem followed you after you've replace the power supply then you're motherboard is probably hosed.

Alan <>< Although i have seen brand new PSU's DOA i'm afraid Alan MAY be right here...

i just purchased one of these baby's:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&rd=1&item=300192099961&ssPageName=STRK:MEWN:IT&ih=020

along with Duel Cathode tubes, and a BLUE LED Fan (will buy 2 more later)

it says in the desription:
Two (2) Side mounted USB 2.0 ports
Side mounted microphone and headphone jacks

my question is, what kind of wiring will i have to do, to successfully install those things? this is my FIRST after market computer case.the USB ports on the side of the computer will have a plug on the end that will look like this...


this will plug into the motherboards USB HEADERS. you will need to either look at the manual to find the USB headers, or you can look at the motherboard itself and it should say USB1,2 or 3,4 depending on how MANY USB ports you have (a SINGLE USB header actually holds two USB ports, so you will see two consecutive numbers.)

This would be entirely based on the budget wouldn't it ? ?
It doesn't matter how long it takes.Well, I have picked out the parts for my new computer. Just wanted to SEE if all of this is compatible...
Motherboard -
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3523225&body=MAIN#detailspecs
Processor -
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/searchtools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2905631
Case and PSU
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3523889&Sku=TC3J-2335
Hard Drive -
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3405853&CatId=139
Video Card -
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3538922&CatId=1826
RAM X4 -
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=2205992&CatId=2033
DVD Drive -
http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=3032692&CatId=89

Hopefully all of these components will not overheat ^_^

Another question, woud it be better to get a Nvidia video card for this setup or a Radeon? I want the maximum performance, and I have heard great THINGS about Nvidia.that is a SLI motherboard. SLI belongs to Nvidia, so its best if you purchase a Nvidia card. you can still purchase an ATI card, but you will not be able to use Crossfire.

why, under the link you gave for RAM, does it show an 8800GTS?Sorry, must've screwed that up. Fixed now.
IS all of that compatible? Would it overheat?that is all compatible, HOWEVER, you may wish to purchase your RAM in pairs, it might be cheaper getting 2 sets of 2 sticks then 4 sets of 1 stick.

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Would it overheat?

I just built my first computer, but it won't boot. it gets as far as the windows xp loading screen, then SHOWS a really QUICK blue screen then resets. the screen flashes too quickly to read anything on it.

Does anyone have an idea? thanks alot
Can't even begin to guess without more information...sorry, hardware is as follows:

Motherboard - aBit AB9 QUAD GT

Videocard - Geforce 7600GT

CPU - P4 3.2 ghz

2 IDE hard drives

1 GB Ram


the only parts that weren't new were the processor and the hard drives. i've tried other hard drives and they do the exact same thing, so i've singled that out, i read a post here where a similar situation was happening, and they determined that it was teh ram, but since i only have one stick of ram, i can't test it. i'm just wondering if someone has any ideas before i drop more cash on new ram, or bring the computer in.

thanks for your time
i strongly suggest testing the RAM. as for purchasing it, you really do not need to purchase new RAM, you could just temporarily borrow a stick of compatible RAM from your buddy.

what type of RAM is it? we need the make/model. we need EXACT details for troubleshooting.

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i've tried other hard drives and they do the exact same thing

godsenddeath, you say the hard drives aren't new. Are you by chance trying to load an old Windows installation present on one of those drives?
When you make major hardware changes you will need to reinstall Windows, else it will crash in the way you describe.

Actually he don't, a repair install should be fine.

I just built my first computer, but it won't boot. it gets as far as the windows xp loading screen, then shows a really quick blue screen then resets. the screen flashes too quickly to read anything on it.

Does anyone have an idea? thanks alot

I have a HP computer with Windows XP. There is some internal problem that can't be found. I want to remove everything from the hard DRIVE and reinstall software and programs. I am a novice. Any suggestions as to where I can FIND some step by step instructions on wiping the hard drive clean and reinstalling new software? HELP! DavidDo you have a system restore disc from HP or a Windows XP install disc?
You will need either of those in order to reinstall XP.You need to know the brand of the Harddrive to get a format/partiton software. XP has this in it as well but you need to know what your doing. Also, you'll need all the installer discs to the programs you have on there if you wish to have them installed. As for step by step.... I'm not sure right off. Try google. If you need any help come backHere is your step to step:

http://support.microsoft.com/kb/316941/en-us

also a general troubleshooter:

http://www.aumha.org/win5/support.htmcontact HP and ask them to send you system restore discs. i got mine for FREE. the restore discs will restore your computer back to the way it was brand new.

or you could use an original Windows Disc and re-install windows that way. i suggest this method, because HP fills there pre built systems with bundled software and ADWARE, and using the restore cd's will retore all of these programs as well.

Okay, I know I need to replace my HardDrive since it was causeing problems. It was a sata 6B300SO MAXTOR. What I want to know is if this drive will work with my pc. http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822144188 Heres the specs It's a Pentium 4 Socket 478, BioStar Board P4M80-M4, DDR RAM 1 GB, SATA Drives 160 GB 300 GB, HDA Digital X Mystique 7.1 Gold, Radeon X1300. But the drive says 3.0 sata is there like differnt sata's? aka sata 1 sata 2... Will I be able to use the drive?Yes the drive will work...
It will however drop to whatever SATA MODE the MBoard supports.
Check the MBoard info...Okay just wanted to make sure it worked before I had GOT it.

I have vista and i turned of STRICT(sp) keys or w/e and now i cant turn it back on or FIND it can anybody HELP me find it i have TIRED searching for itWhat do you mean by strict keys?

I have two hard drives installed in my computer - a 120GB one and a 250GB one. Both have Windows installed on them. When I set the 250GB to Master, and the 120GB to Slave, the computer boots normally, and everything works. Now, I don't really need the 120GB drive, so I want to unplug it and just keep it inside the computer. I unplug the power plug form it, and the ribbon cable, leaving the jumpers in the same place on both drives. Then I try booting up the computer, and it says "No operating system found!" When I go into BIOS setup, with only the 250GB drive plugged in, it doesn't detect any hard drives at all. What am I doing wrong? Thanks for all your help.Welcome to the CH forum.

Is it this a dual boot configuration - was the Windows system on the 120GB drive installed last - does your boot.ini file show the default to be drive (1)? In other words are you attempting to boot from the Slave?

Or-

Is your 250GB drive jumpered as "Master with Slave Present".

This quote is extracted from here.
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Slave Present: Some drives have an additional jumper that is used to tell a drive configured as master that there is also a slave drive on the ATA channel. This is only required for some older drives that don't support standard master/slave IDE channel signaling.

Is it this a dual boot configuration - was the Windows system on the 120GB drive installed last - does your boot.ini file show the default to be drive (1)? In other words are you attempting to boot from the Slave?

One thing you can try if you have an XP CD is to hook up only the 250 and do a Repair Install of XP

This doesn't sound right...is it jumpered as master and connected to the end of the ribbon cable ? ?
Does it show in the BIOS ?
Is this a lecitimate XP CD ?

Even when set to standalone, it's still not recognized by the system if the 120 is not connected.
The weird thing is, the 250 used to be my only drive. Then it crashed, and that's when I put the 120 into the computer, to try and recover some data. Before the crash, the 250 was working fine with the 40-wire cable. I don't have an 80-wire acble on hand, but I'll pick one up at the store and give it a try this weekend. Any other possible solutions in the meantime?

I have been searching for help with regards to my computer. I started READING each forum subject looking for a solution and after reading over 100 decided to register and ask for someone's help. I have a 5 year old emachine that started up all by itself during the night. The monitor was blank and the computer could only be shut off by unplugging it. Now when I plug it in the indictor light is already on but the computer does not boot up. Both the power supply fan and the CPU fan are on but there are no beeps and the monitor stays blank. This is a T1842 emachine with a 1.80 GHz Intel Celeron Processor. Can anyone help??? first i would SWAP the power supply for a known working one. SEE if the PROBLEM persists. if it does, then i suspect the motherboard.Thank you Homer. I will try that.

When I insert a disc into the drive, this message comes up:
'A:\' is not accessible. The disk MEDIA is not recognized. It may not be formatted.
I know that the disc is formatted because it says it right on the cover. I think the problem lies within the drive, because I have tried other discs. Any suggestions?Replace the drive.

Alan <&GT;< Or quit using floppies

But if you really must USE them, yeah, replace the drive.

I wouldn't advise keeping anything IMPORTANT on them. Compared to what's available now, a floppy disk is just about the most unreliable storage MEDIUM. Sensitive to just about everything (heat, magnets, water, stress), they are easily damaged.

Consider converting what you can to CDs or other more reliable storage. If you require editing of the files, a flash drive would be ideal.

Hello guys!
So my friend got a fujitsu siemens computer for christmas, and he and his friend tried to install it.
Now he was about to plug it to his big tv, but plugged it wrong so they didnt see anything on the screen, so they rebooted it. Now when they started it again nothing OFCOURSE appeared on the screen, because it was plugged in wrong.
So he called me and i WENT over to his place, and plugged the vga-cable right, voila.
Now the pc had Vista pre-installed on it, but it somehow got F****d up (because of the sudden REBOOT) so you couldnt do anything with it, just came up some popup saying that vista was unable to blabla...
So, we un-installed Vista and put xp on it, all went well but i realised then that all the drivers were gone.
All the drivers are now installed, exept the mobos...:E
I am not even sure what the mobo is, because the fujitsu support guy was pretty annoying and ´didnt tell me anything usefull.
i think it is a "amd 690 vm-fm" could it be something like that? So i need the driver/drivers for it, so my friend can get internet to his computer.

The specs for it are :
Xp
amd 5000+ x2
8600 gs 512mb
3gb ddr2

Thanx!Can't tell you a single thing without knowing the computer model number.

That's like going to a mechanic and telling him you need a new part for your Ford, but not telling him what model or year.Fujitsu siemens scaleo pa 2662http://support.fujitsu-siemens.com/com/support/downloads.html

It won't let me get to the FINAL page (where the actual drivers are) without a serial number, which I don't have.

However, if you go to that page, enter your information, then move on... it should take you to the page with drivers for XP (if available).Yes, i have been there, the problem is (SORRY, forgot to mention ) that there are several drivers for vista, but only 2 for xp (none of them are important) so i was wondering if i could get the driver for the mobo
from somewhere else??

Thanx