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1951.	Solve : Updating the BIOS on a Pentium 4 Machine?
Answer» Greetings! Since our last chat about older games on newer machines, ive put together a nifty little Pentium 4 machine. I shall list its specs at the bottom. Anyways. I realized im running what maybe its original BIOS revision. Its running Version 8 while online on their website im seeing VERSIONS 1011. So i want to do the update. However issue is, i found no update option in the BIOS so im assuming its using the old fashioned floppy disk method. But the download only provided a rom file. So how am i to do this? Thanks Specs Intel P4 3.00Ghz with Ht technology Asus P4P800s-x motherboard 2gb (2x 1gb DDR 400mhz sticks) 80Gb seagate IDE drive Ati Radeon 9600 Pro 256mb AGP GPU A check on the Asus website, 1011 was the latest stable bios for your board. The easy way is to update the bios, write the ROM file to a bootable dos CD including a copy of AMIflash as explained here. http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-cd.htm Is there not a floppy option? i dont have any CD-R's. I know there is a piece of software that boots a floppy and allows me to install it. i just cant place my finger on it. Travel to bootdisk.com...i'm sure they will have what you need.Here is a link to a boot floppy disk to update the bios http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-diskette.htm Why are you updating the bios when you have the most update one already? I dont have the most up to date one. i have version 8 and the latest is version 1011. Anyways i managed to figure it out. i used windows bootable disk option under formatting floppy to make it bootable. then i simply put the AFUdos application from Asus on the floppy alone with the update. Used a tutorial youtube video from Asus and backed up the older BIOS from 2004 and updated to the latest version that was available in 2005. Thanks for the assistance. Years ago I use to use Freedos (linux that acts like dos and is compatibles as dos for most applications ) as a dos alternative for stuff like this. BEST alternative would be if you were able to make a bootable floppy first and then add the flash utility and rom file to the floppy if space allows and then boot off floppy and then run utility against the rom file to push it. Some flash utilities have a backup method that will write the current rom file to floppy as a means to resort back if you ever needed to space on floppy permitting. Quote from: DaveLembke on February 14, 2016, 08:38:54 PM Years ago I use to use Freedos (linux that acts like dos and is compatibles as dos for most applications ) FreeDOS is not Linux. It's sort of like the relationship between Linux and Unix, actually; FreeDOS was created to function and appear like DOS, in the same way Linux was DESIGNED to function and appear like Unix. Quote from: DaveLembke on February 14, 2016, 08:38:54 PM Years ago I use to use Freedos (linux that acts like dos and is compatibles as dos for most applications ) as a dos alternative for stuff like this. Best alternative would be if you were able to make a bootable floppy first and then add the flash utility and rom file to the floppy if space allows and then boot off floppy and then run utility against the rom file to push it. Some flash utilities have a backup method that will write the current rom file to floppy as a means to resort back if you ever needed to space on floppy permitting. Thats exactly what i did. I made the floppy bootable and there was a program Asus offers called AFUdos. I Backed up the BIOS on the Floppy and then Installed the New BIOS from the floppy since i couldnt find a way to boot this old timer from USB. The System installed the update just fine, and booted into windows XP no problem. Another Success in the books, haha. The COMPUTER runs nice with a different PSU so its far more quiet aswell. Just for kicks i popped in a 40GB drive and installed Windows 2000 Sp4. It runs, but firefox seems to crash it haha. Oh well. Again, thanks for the help. Good to hear that the flash was a success. Also thanks BC for correcting me. Back when I was in college years ago the professor stated it was created from a linux kernel and I never thought otherwise that it was its own creation and not a linux source branch.

1951.

Solve : Updating the BIOS on a Pentium 4 Machine?

Answer»

Greetings!

Since our last chat about older games on newer machines, ive put together a nifty little Pentium 4 machine. I shall list its specs at the bottom. Anyways. I realized im running what maybe its original BIOS revision. Its running Version 8 while online on their website im seeing VERSIONS 1011. So i want to do the update. However issue is, i found no update option in the BIOS so im assuming its using the old fashioned floppy disk method. But the download only provided a rom file. So how am i to do this? Thanks

Specs
Intel P4 3.00Ghz with Ht technology
Asus P4P800s-x motherboard
2gb (2x 1gb DDR 400mhz sticks)
80Gb seagate IDE drive
Ati Radeon 9600 Pro 256mb AGP GPU A check on the Asus website, 1011 was the latest stable bios for your board. The easy way is to update the bios, write the ROM file to a bootable dos CD including a copy of AMIflash as explained here.

http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-cd.htm
Is there not a floppy option? i dont have any CD-R's. I know there is a piece of software that boots a floppy and allows me to install it. i just cant place my finger on it. Travel to bootdisk.com...i'm sure they will have what you need.Here is a link to a boot floppy disk to update the bios
http://www.biosflash.com/e/bios-boot-diskette.htm

Why are you updating the bios when you have the most update one already?

I dont have the most up to date one. i have version 8 and the latest is version 1011.
Anyways i managed to figure it out. i used windows bootable disk option under formatting floppy to make it bootable. then i simply put the AFUdos application from Asus on the floppy alone with the update.
Used a tutorial youtube video from Asus and backed up the older BIOS from 2004 and updated to the latest version that was available in 2005. Thanks for the assistance. Years ago I use to use Freedos (linux that acts like dos and is compatibles as dos for most applications ) as a dos alternative for stuff like this. BEST alternative would be if you were able to make a bootable floppy first and then add the flash utility and rom file to the floppy if space allows and then boot off floppy and then run utility against the rom file to push it. Some flash utilities have a backup method that will write the current rom file to floppy as a means to resort back if you ever needed to space on floppy permitting. Quote from: DaveLembke on February 14, 2016, 08:38:54 PM

Years ago I use to use Freedos (linux that acts like dos and is compatibles as dos for most applications )

FreeDOS is not Linux.

It's sort of like the relationship between Linux and Unix, actually; FreeDOS was created to function and appear like DOS, in the same way Linux was DESIGNED to function and appear like Unix.
Quote from: DaveLembke on February 14, 2016, 08:38:54 PM

Years ago I use to use Freedos (linux that acts like dos and is compatibles as dos for most applications ) as a dos alternative for stuff like this. Best alternative would be if you were able to make a bootable floppy first and then add the flash utility and rom file to the floppy if space allows and then boot off floppy and then run utility against the rom file to push it. Some flash utilities have a backup method that will write the current rom file to floppy as a means to resort back if you ever needed to space on floppy permitting.

Thats exactly what i did. I made the floppy bootable and there was a program Asus offers called AFUdos. I Backed up the BIOS on the Floppy and then Installed the New BIOS from the floppy since i couldnt find a way to boot this old timer from USB. The System installed the update just fine, and booted into windows XP no problem. Another Success in the books, haha.

The COMPUTER runs nice with a different PSU so its far more quiet aswell. Just for kicks i popped in a 40GB drive and installed Windows 2000 Sp4. It runs, but firefox seems to crash it haha. Oh well.

Again, thanks for the help. Good to hear that the flash was a success. Also thanks BC for correcting me. Back when I was in college years ago the professor stated it was created from a linux kernel and I never thought otherwise that it was its own creation and not a linux source branch.

1953.	Solve : Lcd display flickering?
Answer» Anyone can help me why it is being like this? Please PROVIDE me some tutorial on how to repair this ISSUE. Brand: Laptop LENOVO G405s. Ty. [attachment deleted by admin to CONSERVE space]Looks like a hardware PROBLEM in the Monitor to me. Likely failed capacitors or broken solder points on the flex cable.

1955.	Solve : BSOD when i download games or just randomly?
Answer» I have had multiple BSOD's and it is REALLY annoying. My temps are fine and idk how to check voltages but some guy on a different website told me to check them with a program that isn't even compatible with my computer so i looked up how to check them in the BIOS and htis is what i found. Idk if it's the correct info but ye. CPU: 33c MB: 29c Vcore: 1.26v 3.363 v 5v 4.980v 12v 12.182v I just built my computer like 6 months ago and haven't ran into this problem until recently. Also I have my computer plugged into a power strip with has like 5+ things plugged into it so idk if that could be the cause or what, but please helpme out! i don't havemoney to buy a different computer. [attachment deleted by ADMIN to conserve space]MY OS is windows 10 btwOS Version: Microsoft Windows 10 PRO, 64 bit Processor: AMD FX(tm)-6300 Six-Core Processor, AMD64 FAMILY 21 Model 2 Stepping 0 Processor Count: 6 RAM: 8174 Mb Ripjawx G Graphics Card: AMD Radeon (TM) R9 200 Series, -2048 Mb Hard Drives: C: Total - 953316 MB, Free - 717064 MB; Motherboard: ASUSTeK Computer INC., M5A78L-M/USB3 PSU:EVGA 100-B1-0500-KR 80 PLUS BRONZE 500W Active PFC ATX12V v2.31/EPS 12V v2.91 Power Supply My specs.

1956.	Solve : USB KEYBOARD NOT WOORKING?
Answer» My KEYBOARD is not working. I have to sign in and type with the on SCREEN BOARD. I have a tablet but I use the keyboard all the time. I have a Quantum View 10 inch 2-in-1 Windows 10 tablet with removable board which connects via USB when attached directly.....it is an HID compliant device reported as working properly. No error messages. In Device Manager all USB DEVICES are ok. Can someone suggest how I deal with this?Have you tried another keyboard yet ? ?Keyboard functions returned today as mysteriously as they disappeared.Hmmmmm, Glad it's fixed though...

1957.	Solve : adding more RAM?
Answer» I have ddr2-3200, CL 5, unbuffered, udimm, non-ecc. What does it all mean. I'm a beginner. Some say CL 2, 533 Mhz, 666 Mhz, 667 mhz etc. Can I interchange any of these? Can I use CL 2 instead of CL 5 for example, or P.C. 5300 instead of P.C. 3200? I'm still using Windows X.P. My email address is [removed to prevent spam]Need to know what system your planning on using the RAM on... make/model of computer or MOTHERBOARD make/model if a CUSTOM build or mix n match build from other dead systems with mixed good parts. That Ram if it is in fact DDR2 3200 is VERY SLOW ( 400Mhz FSB ) and I wouldnt BOTHER with it unless you have a OLD Pentium 4 or Pentium D etc that requires it with a 800Mhz FSB etc. If your system came with 533 or 667 I would stick with those and not mix. If your successful at mixing the end result would be all RAM underclocking to meet the max speed of the slower RAM. Sure you can increase memory capacity, but unfortunately doing this at the cost of performance because you now slowed the rate in which the CPU communicates with the system memory! btw... not a good idea to share e-mail address in forums, there are web crawlers out there that try to farm e-mail addresses this way and then you get flooded with spam. I notified a moderator to go in and erase this if your unable to.I've removed the email address to avoid you getting flooded with spam, as Dave said Welcome to the forums!Thanks for removing my email. I wasn't advised not to put it up. Thanks once again. Also thanks for the information.

1960.	Solve : My computer stopped detecting my graphics card.?
Answer» I woke my computer up a couple days ago, and nothing was being DISPLAYED on my screen. So I hard-restarted the computer, only for it to be he same. I then unplugged my HDMI cable from my graphics card port, and [plugged it into the motherboard's HDMI port, and the screen came on. The computer had booted to the desktop graphics card and was no longer detecting my AMD graphics card. I shut down my computer, removed my graphics card blew everything out and cleaned it all really good, then plugged it back in and rebooted the computer, but nothing had changed. No matter how many times I scan for changes in hardware in the device manager, it never detects my AMD XFX R7700 graphics card, and I've looked under every SECTION, not just the display drivers section. I am aware that sometimes it can show up with a different name, but I have not seen any devices that it could be. I did a clean install of windows, and it's still the same. I uninstalled all my AMD drivers and tried to reinstall them, but they wont install because it wont detect any AMD hardware. What can I do to make my computer detect my graphics card? I have windows 10 64bit, and everything is up to date. My graphics card, and everything else has been working fine with windows 10 for several months, until now. I took an old geforce 430 out of my old computer and put it in, and the computer detected it just fine. So it's not the graphics card port or anything. My computer still will not detect my AMD XFX R7700 graphics card.Its quite possible that the chip that identifies the card in the PCI bus is blown on the card and so power and data/address lines are connected but no answer at the door and the system just walks on by after no answer to the next device as if its not there. If the video card is still under warranty i'd get it REPLACED for free, otherwise your looking at getting a new videocard or running the Geforce 430. *There is a very slim chance its related to power supply weakening.... but I feel its the card. If you have a known good power supply you can swap it out and see. I assume the 12V molex is connected, however the 12v could be too WEAK and cause this meanwhile the 430 is likely only powered through the PCI Express slot with molex not needed and thats why it runs. If the 12v is weak it should be also affecting hard drive etc unless your running SSD thats powered only from 5V etc.Well, even the old geforce 430 doesn't really work either. It works fine for about 20 minutes or so, then goes out just like the AMD. However, unlike the AMD, which my computer will not detect ever anymore, the geforce will still be detected by my computer and work fine after I restart my computer. At least it does for another 20 minutes or so. This only started today. I ran my computer for several hours last night using the old geforce 430 graphics card, and it did fine. Any idea what that could mean?Is there another video slot available ? ?...if so REMOVE all power and swap the card into it...hmmmm .... if you have a spare good power supply swap out power supply... system warms up and the voltage drops is what Im thinking on the 12V side

1961.	Solve : kensignton mouse 72111?
Answer» greetings, i have this mouse THATS a nice USB ball mouse. issue is it has 4 bottons and the ones i wish to be left and right CLICK are forward and backward shortcuts on any machine i plug it into MAKING using this mouse quite frustrating. Any suggestions? ive tried to find a nice drive but no avail.Is this what you NEED? Change their assignment to function differently... https://www.microsoft.com/hardware/en-us/help/support/how-to/mouse/reassign-buttonsis this a download? i cant find microsoft mouse under PROGRAMS...

1962.	Solve : Boot fail, BSOD?
Answer» Hello, While playing Black Ops 3, the SCREEN suddenly flashed and rebooted. Now it won't go past the windows screen where the 4 colors form together. After that I get the blue screen with the countdown and a reboot. All parts were recently purchased brand new from Newegg. This happens with either stick of RAM installed by themselves or both installed at the same time. The SSD boots fine in another computer. Same thing happens if I try to boot from the CD. Does anyone know the process that happens when the color display forms? Since they accidentally sent 2 motherboards, I tried the other ONE and got the same result. Could it be a power supply switching fault? Seems funny both sticks of RAM would fail in the same way. Any help would be appreciated. Thank-you doobam Windows 7 Home Premium Intel Core i5-6600K 6M Skylake Quad-Core 3.5 GHz LGA 1151 91W BX80662I56600K Desktop Processor Intel HD Graphics 530 MSI MSI Gaming Z170A KRAIT GAMING LGA 1151 Intel Z170 HDMI SATA 6Gb/s USB 3.1 ATX Intel Motherboard MSI GEFORCE GTX 980 Ti DirectX 12 GTX 980Ti GAMING 6G LE 6GB 384-Bit GDDR5 HDCP Ready SLI Support ATX Video Card G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 2400 (PC4 19200) Intel Z170 Platform / Intel X99 Platform Desktop Memory Model F4-2400C15D-16GVR Seagate Desktop HDD ST1000DM003 1TB 64MB Cache SATA 6.0Gb/s 3.5" Internal Hard Drive Bare Drive SeaSonic G-750 SSR-750RM 750W ATX12V / EPS12V 80 PLUS GOLD Certified Modular Active PFC Power Supply SAMSUNG 850 EVO 2.5" 500GB SATA III 3-D Vertical Internal Solid State Drive (SSD) MZ-75E500B/AM Cooler Master Hyper 212 EVO - CPU Cooler with 120 mm PWM FanI'm a bit of a newbe myself, but have you tried unplugging the graphics card and re-installing it?

1963.	Solve : Disabled RAM and no input going to moniter?
Answer» Whist in my computer SETUP I turned off "Memory Share" in the RAM chipset settings and now my monitor is recieving no input. Anybody know how to fix this? Please SAVE me from my computer stupidity.Reset your CMOS . 8-)fffreakIt WORKED, thanks! Now I feel slightly less stupid!Your WELCOME, Always happy to help . 8-)fffreak

1966.	Solve : Faster typing on keyboard or double type.?
Answer» Hello, I'm wondering if there is a possibility to boost up your frequency of REPETITION with keyboard. I mean holding for example key "a" will make series "aaaaaaa...." faster with SMALLER delay. If it's not possible I was also thinking about double key command (or something) - pressing "a" will make series "aaaaaaa..." twice faster. I add also a pic of keyboard setting that allows me to boost it a little bit. Sorry for bad english im really trying to improve my language skill, HOPE for help! [attachment deleted by admin to conserve space]Can you understand this? 1. A question looking for an answer. 2. An answer looking for a question. Your post seems to be # 2 above. The REPEAT key feature is sometimes used to make some kind of artistic or GRAPHICAL presentation using only a keyboard. https://www.quora.com/What-are-some-cool-things-you-can-do-with-a-keyboard

1967.	Solve : Wired net work Port green LED constantly on?
Answer» The wired internet LAN Port LED green light stays on and does not connect to the internet. The wireless picks up internet inside the house normal. A laptop was used to test the wired cable and it works fine. I suspect the port on this PC is defective. If so ,how do I rectify the problem?Depends on what tools you have. Sample test is to boo another OS from a USB. A small version of Linux will find hardware and initialize it. It thee is a connection to the internet, a browser will work. Was the card working at an earlier TIME? Have you done some recent updates? A generic NIC is now very low cost. Also, there fare Ethernet to USB adapters that do the job. See here: http://www.bestbuy.com/site/network-cards/wired-desktop-cards/abcat0503010.c?id=abcat0503010 Thank you for the reply. Yes the port was functional before. Also there is internet connectivity via wireless.So I take it that port is defective hence the CONSTANT green LED staying on? If so then the only option is to get the adapters you suggested above. Normally one would not have both wireless and Ethernet at the same time on a Windows Desktop computer. The notable exception is when you bridge connections to share the network with another PC. Did you SAY this is a laptop? A laptop may have both Ethernet and Wii-Fi adapters. You would use one or the other, but not both. Perhaps you or SOMEBODY else turned on both devices. This LINK my have helpful information. Enable or disable a network adapter See if you can disable the adapter.

1973.	Solve : Frequency of defragging.?
Answer» I read an article by Kim Kommando stating that the defrag tool shouldn't be over used as it strains the system. I have talked with friends who use it monthly in order to regain or maintain optimum performance. Would anyone like to comment; and if you can, offer some this newbie other ARTICLES so I might educate myself?It doesn't matter how OFTEN you defrag, it won't strain your HDD. I defrag probably at least once a week because I use my system a lot. I also defrag after INSTALLING programs or downloading large files. Once a month is good enough, it really DEPENDS on how much you use your PC, and what for.Weekly...if your HDD is gonna fail defrag won't make it happen any sooner...

1975.	Solve : Dell Monitor PSU?
Answer» I ENDED up having the other one BREAK and NEED a REPLACEMENT for this Monitor Dell ultrasharp 1702FP

1984.	Solve : Salvage data from a PC's failed HD?
Answer» My girlfriend's Panasonic Toughbook's (laptop) internal hard drive up and failed out of nowhere today. She doesn't back up, so all her music, documents, etc.. is on that drive. Is there a way to hook up her HD to my PowerBook (just as an external HD) in an attempt to salvage any data possible? We are more interested in getting the data than any other thing CAZ it also include some important company data in which works Assuming I can get the HD out of her laptop, how would I go about hooking it up to my PowerBook as an external drive (I have a 200GB LaCie FW HD, so maybe I COULD just swap about the drives?) If it successfully mounted on my desktop, would I be able to just drag and drop files from her HD to my HD? I realize the disk needs to spin on both HD's for this to work, so I have my DOUBTS, but I've gotta try something or maybe there is an easier way? Well if you get her HD out, you would need an external HD enclosure to plug it in so you could connect it to your Mac to start with... And depending if it is formatted in FAT32 (you can read and write to it) or NTFS (read only) you get different results... But the start point is to get an enclosure to contain the HD... Don't neglect the possibility that there might be a Windows-specific way of dealing with this. I.e. ask on a Windows-related board, take the machine into a Windows shop, or just to your nearest Windows expert. Oh!!! I forgot to tell you. U can also try data recovery labs. One of the lab that I know is SAlvageData Recovery Lab INC. I would suggest to give them a shot…If you wish you can call them at 1 203-973-0242. I hope you get your data back.If you'd like to give an external enclosure a try, here's a good source: External Enclosures > size : 2.5". But, I believe you should try using it with a Windows machine, not a Mac. If the drive failed I, how is it GOING to work in another system. If it is going to work try these: http://www.newegg.com/ProductSort/SubCategory.asp?SubCategory=353&name=Adapters-and-Gender-ChangersCan you elaborate? How would an adapter or gender changer work as a solution? Exactly what is the purpose of these adapters? How are they different from external enclosures?

1968.	Solve : help with computer sound?
Answer» can anyone help please i have no sound coming out of my pc have done all the usual checks WIRES eetc to no avail any ideas please thanks cherie :-?Have you installed all the correct drivers? What kind of sound card do you have? 8-)fffreakhi thanks YES i have installed the updated driver it is the c media ac97 this happened before and the sound CAME back on its own but i had to replace the motherboard at the weekend and it has happened again any ideas fffreak :-?Is the onoboard AUDIO on the motherboard STILL on in the BIOS? You have to turn that off if you have an additional sound card. If it is a different motherboard and no additional sound card you have to load the appropriate drivers for the new board.

1970.	Solve : hp pavilion suddenly stopped reading my flash drives.......?
Answer» I operate a hp pavilion desktop computer and I have always used my flash drives. All of a sudden last week it will not read any of my flash drives. Any idea how I can fix this problem? Beginning dictation. Here are some things you can try: does the flash drive work on another computer? How many flash drives have you tried? What about other USB devices, LIKE your mouse or keyboard? Have you installed any software recently? How often do you scan for VIRUS? I would suppose you've already tried the other USB ports. And also I would suppose you've tried powering off the computer, waiting a little BIT and then inserting the flash drive about 3 min. after the system is ready to go. Please confirm what operating system you are using and whether not you UPDATED frequently. Also, can you give the full MODEL number of the computer you are using? (This is dictation. Please pardon errors.)

1971.	Solve : mouse noise?
Answer» I have installed a wireless optical mouse and keyboard. I now have bleed-over white noise in my SPEAKERS. When I move the mouse, the noise fluxuates. I have moved things around on my desk, but no luck. This is a MicroInnovations and the only brand I have this problem.Sometimes too much RF interference with too many of these gadgets cause problems. Can you move your speakers further away? Does that help?I have unplugged the speakers and put in the headphones. Problem is still there. The cordless phone base is on the desk also, but it was never a problem before. I moved it ANYWAY, but still no help. I suspect that it is nearer the source, the connection at the USB PORT. Or some kind of conflict, but I cannot find it. I have turned the volume down and it does not effect the regular sounds. Just an irritating noise in the background. It does stop when the computer is working, changing, pulling up windows, etc... but starts again when the item is loaded.Can you CHANGE channels ? ?There is always the possibility that it could be EMI instead of RFI. Do you have a surge SUPPRESSOR with EMI/RFI filtering or an UPS?

1974.	Solve : AMD panel?
Answer» I have an AMD PROCESSOR panel that USUALLY DISPLAYS but aftersomtime it STARTED SHUTTING down without me shutting it down.I have applied it to the processor but it will still go back to doing thesame.I changed the RAM but they is no significant difference.please help me out how can I make my computer to go back in behaving normal.pls

1977.	Solve : Monitor Setup?
Answer» I have a new video card "http://www.bestbuy.com/site/pny-nvidia-geforce-gtx-950-2gb-gddr5-pci-express-3-0-graphics-card-black-blue/4457400.p?id=1219750645693&skuId=4457400" placed into my gaming build that I had updated too a more modern cpu and board. I have one MONITOR connected too a vga kmv so that I could switch between the two and another on a dvi switch too do the same. I used the vga to dvi converter but, when I boot windows doesn't show on that screen or detect the display. What happens when you connect the monitor's to the card directly, ignoring the KVM switches?it works but, I have too have it connected to that kvmSo if I turn on the other computer connected too the kvm it will display on both Back again. Ignore this Post. The hardware approach deals with switching the video feed of two SOURCES. Hardware can be pricey. The software APPROACHES is if the sources are from web sites. Perhaps somebody else here can show you how it is done in HTML code. Maybe for free. Rather than provide a place to buy hardware. I would instead recommend a book on the SUBJECT. Some video monitor equipment gets to be expensive. You can get a helpful book used from Amazon and get it delivered in a few days. Expect to get a good book on the subject for under $20 used. Closed Circuit TV Surveillance GUIDES(From Amazon.) That is the best I can do for now. What? I had too have the keyboard and mouse cables connected and now it is showing

1978.	Solve : Possible Hard Drive Problem????
Answer» Hi, I had my computer running for a while and went out for a bit. Came back and the blue screen of death was up. Said something about dumping all my physical memory. I restarted my computer and it sounded LIKE something was broken INSIDE (a clicking noise around the front bottom part of my tower). Also, my computer doesn't really boot up now and it says my hard drive isn't installed. Any help would be appreciated. JimIt sounds like your harddrive went out. Try your harddrive diagnostics cd if you have one or get one from here. 8-)fffreakif not for the noise i'd have said it was RAM... it could still be RAM because of 'physical dump' screen. HOWEVER because of the noise i'd have to SAY the disk died and a windoze files corrupted.My Hard Drive broke and I ordered a new one. EVERYTHING is good for now. Thanks for the suggestions.

1979.	Solve : Mitsubishi cp9550dw-k Printer help required?
Answer» Hi Everyone, My name is Richard and I'm new here. I have looked at a few forums but found the posts and advice in this forum to be genuinely helpful and not sarcastic , so if its OK I would like to ask for some help. My knowledge surrounding printer problems is rubbish I'm afraid, I've always been lucky enough to plug and play and everything just work! That's until today. I have purchased a used Mitsubishi CP9550DW-K Photo printer. The paper and ink ribbon are loaded correctly. The drivers were obtained from Mitsubishi's website. This was the first problem. Windows (xp) said that the driver did not contain information for my device. I had to tell it manually that it was a printer and point it to the driver file. First attempt to get the machine to work failed. It powered up OK self tested and reveals the ready status. When trying to print nothing happens. I downloaded a different driver and print profiles from a New Zealand Mitsubishi site. Again it wasn't straight forward to install but at least this time when I press print the data light on the printer flashes, so I am getting somewhere. - But it still doesn't print. I've messed around with this now for 8 hours straight and just can't get any further. One thing I did notice. When I look at the Print Processor for my CANON printer it is listed as Canon, For the Mitsubishi it uses Winprint? could this be the problem, Print processor? I'm not even SURE what this is or how to update a new processor file - if one exists. I hope someone may be able to help. Of course it could just be that the printer is broken. How can i tell? Thanks for reading. Ps Just noticed, the USB input on my canon printer has a solid plastic bit in the middle - where as the Mitsubishi has what looks like four pins in the center. Is this anything?This sure looks like some fantastic printer. I (as probably most other CH forum members) will not have had any experience with this unit. However given that you purchased it used you may not have the manual for it. On your behalf i did some research and i have found a U.K. web site that is a distributor for your printer. I am including the link as they have a lot of internal links to your printer including the manual. Wish i could address your issue more specifically but PERHAPS with the manual your solution may be found. GOOD luck,truenorth http://www.systeminsight.co.uk/Mitsubishi_CP9550DW.htm P.S. If the solution isn't forthcoming from the link provided maybe an e-mail to them explaining your issue may bring results. hello, have you solved your problem with the printer? I have the same problem ... help me! He's been gone for 6 Years... Start a new Post with your issue so it can recieve the proper attention... Welcome Aboard !

1980.	Solve : When you should I buy iPad Air 2??
Answer» It is time to say by-by to our IPAD 2. Made the mistake of installing IOS 9.2 and it runs like a dog. Should have stayed with IOS 7 but too late now. Looks like Apple will be introducing iPad Air 3 next month. Does Apple discount old models or just charge more for the new ones? IOW, should I wait another month or so to get the current model iPad Air 3? Thanks.Apple tend to just stop selling the old one and start the new one at the same price. You may be able to find the old model cheaper at some retailers who may have old STOCK but the SAVINGS usually aren't huge. I'd wait for the new one to come out and see if it is much better or if the old model is AVAILABLE cheap from somewhere.

1987.	Solve : No Boot 3 Beeps?
Answer» I have a computer that I got from a friend of mine, The pc has an Intel D945Psn motherboard, Pentium D 820 processor, a western digital320 gig sata hard drive, and 2 gigs of OCZ gold memory. he just installed the memory and went to Bios to see if it was recognised and noticed that it was running at 533mhz instead of 667mhz DDR2 5300 memory , so he changed it to 667mhz and he said when he hit the F10 key the pc shut down and restarted but it beeped 3 times and that was it. I have it hooked to one of my MONITORS and there is no signal , and it dosent appear to light up the keyboard , the vidio CARD is an ATI x1600 pro. anyone have any ideas as to what could be wrong? or what i might try to get this running again. the fans are all running and the cd drive opens but im not sure that it will spin up with a disk installed.Remove the CMOS battery for about a minute and reinstall. It will reset everything to defaults. What do 3 BEEPS mean with that BIOS according to the manual? http://support.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/cs-010249.htmthanks GX1_Man I did try pulling the cmos battery like you said however it is still doing the same thing as beforeWhat about the other things suggested: Reseat the memory. Make sure that the contacts on the memory and the socket are clean. Try removing one bank of memory modules at a time. Note: Some systems might need to have a memory module in Bank 0. Try using RAM chips from the same manufacturer with the same part number and speed. Check for a faulty memory module by trying the memory in a known good system. Trying known good memory in the system. Check the power supply and check for power fluctuations. Is this a new build? Did it ever work correctly? I tried a different power supply, and also pulled one of the sticks of ram out and switched it with the stick in bank 0 but still the same 3 beeps, the intel website shows 3 beeps - Base 64 K memory failure what is this ? is it the memory that is installed in bank 0? The first bank of memory probably has a bad memory chip in it somewhere. It is possible that there is a failure related to the motherboard or a system device as well. When there is an apparent failure of the system memory, there are a myriad of different possible causes. The most common causes of memory failure (or apparent failure) vary greatly depending on whether the memory is in an existing system or in one that was just assembled or recently upgraded. This is because memory failure in a new system is more often than not due to misconfiguration or using the wrong type of memory, while in a system where the memory once worked, it is more likely that the memory itself has gone bad.Ok ive tried another stick of new memory and still nothing but 3 beeps, I reseated the heatsink , tried another power supply, and even used a SOYO tech aid post card which stopped at 25 which the book says Interrupt vector initialization done. going to read input port of 8042 for TURBO switch (if any) and to clear password if post diag switch is on.. the pc is a new build but was running before he switched the memory in bios from 533mhz to 667mhz which is what the memory is supposed to operate at its ddr2 5400 memory. Ive pretty much done everything i could think of so i guess he is going to have to take it somewhere and have it looked at, personally i think the MB or processor is bad !!!! but thanks GX1_Man for your help I must have missed something here, you'r using ddr2 and intel says USE ddr ram. http://www.intel.com/design/motherbd/sn/sn_industryspecs.htm Sorry, there is 2 sticks of DDR 5400 in there

1988.	Solve : 'CD writer cannot complete'?
Answer» Having worked fine previously my CD-ROM drive is saying that my new, blank CD's are full up and therefore cannot be recorded onto. I use Nero and 'Windows CD writer' on XP. I have checked the event and error logs, but there is nothing unusual in them. The drive plays and rips with no problems on all other disk formats. I have used two different TYPES of CD so the problem is not corrupted or wrong make of CD. I am concerned it is a problem with the drive or windows. I am not sure of the make of the drive, is ATAPI a make? Is there a test I can do? Anyone any suggestions? So your CD writer won't record any disks? But, it will play all disks? Nero and Windows XP's built-in CD writer both fail? ATAPI isn't a make, it's a type. The make may be printed on the front of the drive. Are there any problems in device manager? What happened before this started?Thanks for this. It was fine before this, there was an issue with a data CD that it wouldn't read a while back, but we thought that was a format issue. It has no problem playing all types of CDs. There is no name of the make of drive on the front and I don't want to remove it at this stage. Device manager says the drive is working properly. Although I haven't looked for updates or anything. Event viewer says "The IMAPI CD-Burning COM Service service entered the stopped state." but not really sure what that means and i think it is just normal when you boot up. just to add, i have checked the driver update and i have an uptodate driver Have you fooled around and turned off any services in the past ? ? Have you tried another brand of media ? ?How old is the drive? What happened from when it used to work and now? Hardware or software changes? (Think carefully.) Have you tried a system restore if this is a recent occurrence? This will not fix defective hardware. Frequently the writing ability fails before the READING ability. To find the make download and run Everest Home: http://www.majorgeeks.com/download4181.html GX1_Man, Drive is about 3 years old. The whole unit is a Hi-Grade, Ultis. I have run the everest software as suggested and it says the same as the system information - Optical Drive is an ATAPI COMBO52XMAX, the manufacturer is not given. The hard drive is made by Western Digital Corp, WDC, if that is any indication?? I have used a variety of software to burn like Napster, Media Player, Nero and DRAG and drop in windows and never had a problem until now. I haven't messed around with the Operating system. All the usual upgrades from MS, etc have been taken on, but no major changes have been made from when it was bought. Have not done a system restore as too scared of losing stuff and can't back anything up as I don't have a CD burner (could use a memory stick of course). I don't use it that much, could that be a factor? I know it is difficult to tell, but what is your opinion , from what I have said? P.S. Patio - have used different media - pls read original email! Get a new DVD burner currently around 40 bucks shipping included...for some reason i have seen some components used infrequently fail faster than those used daily.The burning ability usually fails before the reading ability. I would say it is a bad drive, as a guess. To be diligent (and cheap), you could try that drive in another machine to see if it is functional, and another drive in yours to see where the problem truly is. And then uninstall and reinstall the software to see if that helps. Also with Nero get it to run the system information check again and see if anything turns up. No optical drive has a warranty GREATER than one year. There is a reason for that.

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1989.	Solve : Upconverting DVD players- Buggy??
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1991.	Solve : Computer shuts down after 10seconds?
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1992.	Solve : CD/DVD Drive Cleaners - recommended?
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1993.	Solve : How to remove the fan on this graphic card??
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1994.	Solve : Epson WF-2530 printer problem?
Answer» Hi guys, This is my first post on the forum, so here goes. I have an Epson WF 2530 printer which I bought new from Tesco's around 18 months ago and up to now it has done everything that it's been asked to do, untill today. When I want to PRINT a document it just rolls out a blank sheet and an error report on the lcd display says " Paper out. Load paper and press OK " even though there is ample paper PRESENT. Just to rule it out, I have taken the printhead out, cleaned and replaced it as well as replaced the ink cartridges Another furum I viewed says that it is a fault with the paper sensor however I've no IDEA where to locate it. Any SUGGESTIONS would be welcome. Thanks Hamer.Have you tried Epson support?Have you tried with a single sheet of paper? I have had issues with HP printers where if you have too much paper it will not work. Sorry i misread post from what you explained that wouldn't be the problemAllan, Yea been on to Epson online live support, told him the problem, he asked my post code then gave me contact details of nearest approved service shop, complete waste of time if I am honest.

1995.	Solve : USB HDD docking station?
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1996.	Solve : Partition Not Using Full Size?
Answer» I have a 128GB partition on a hard DRIVE for running the new Remix OS released earlier this month but only 17.1GB has been allocated and 110GB has been left unallocated, how can I force the partition to allocate this SPACE and if I have to reformat the partition will a partition image restore effect the allocation.Pushing an image to a drive, depending on what image tool your using, most will push an image to a drive MAINTAINING the original partition dimensions of targeted partitions when image was created. Guessing your talking about the Remix OS x86 PC VERSION .... pretty sure this is based off of Linux, but not finding much info on which flavor of Linux was used for the core kernel etc. Most installers these days give option to set the dimensions of the install. Does the install process prompt you to give you control over this?Sorry I haven't replied but fixed it by finding a SOLUTION to use NTFS by installing another Android image to the partition then replacing certain files, btw the flavor is based off Android.

1997.	Solve : Keyboard printignwrong characters and Sound proble?
Answer» Hi Peeps, I have just swapped my motherboard and processor. I have a couple of questions, which could do with answers from some one more knowledgeable than I. 1. My new motherboard has ONBOARD sound which is a lot better quality. However my old sound/modem/game port card is taking over the sound. How can I make sure the sound is supplied via the motherboard. 2. I am STILL using my old keyboard. But it does not print some of the symbols shown on the actual keys. I have tried switching various drivers but has not helped much. Most annoying is not being able to type the back SLASH(Bit crucial on a PC :-). Thanks in advance for any help, TARIQ. .....Re question 1...... go into the conrol panel and disable your plug in sound card. OR remove the card completely. ....Re 2.....Perhaps its time to replace the "old" keyboard. dl65 or go into the bios setup and disable on board sound and the keybord issue is it set to the correct language?to check this out click the keyboard icon in the control panel...and what o/s is this..2 service your keyboard by removing it from the computer & hittin it on your hand for a number of times to disable any partial contact in side it & connect it back on the computer then test it.if it still doesn't work cut the tip of your FLEX connector a little.pls be careful not to damage it.if it still doesn't work .CHANGE the keyboard & look for another one. 1 Disable the sound through the control panel.They left 12 years ago...

1998.	Solve : microSDXC?
Answer» G'day all I'm not SURE if I'm posting this in the right place so forgive me if I got it wrong. Also, I APOLOGISED if there are already posts on this but I did do a forum search and checked the FAQ. Two weeks ago I purchased an ASUS Transformer Book Flip TP200SA for my university studies. For a cheap laptop it's pretty good - it's only real drawback so far is its memory - which is almost non-existent at 28.8GB (at least compared to my desktop pc which has 2 terrabytes). Anyway this amount of memory isn't even enough for the bare basics and I have a more stuff to install yet - for my studies - and I've run out of memory. Anyway - I took it back to where I bought it (JB HiFi) and asked how I can enhance the memory. The guy sold me a Lexa 64GB Mobile MICROSDXC. I'd never seen one of these things before - didn't know they existed. So when I got home with it I discovered I already had a 32GB SanDisk that came with my laptop - I hadn't had a chance to ask anyone what it was or what I do with it yet. Anyway - the guy showed me what slot to plug it into on my laptop - trouble is because the thing is so tiny I'm kind of scared to plug it in there because I'm worried I'll lose it in there and never get it out again. This might sound silly to some people - but there it is. So if I could get some hints and tips on how to use this thing it would be really fantastic because I desperately NEED that extra memory. If more info is needed from me in order to help me with this please feel free to ask. Not really sure what else to say about it except to say that my laptop has Windows 10Don't worry, it won't get stuck. When you push it in it will clip in and sit flush with the edge of the slot. If you press it in again it will pop out - It's a spring loaded mechanism. The card will only fit the correct way so don't force it.G'day camerongray Ok that sounds simple enough. Thanks heaps

1999.	Solve : Core 2 Duo compatibily with RAM?
Answer» An old computer, Core 2 Duo E8400 with an FSB of 1333Mhz, is it compatibl with 4Gb RAM DDR2 800Mhz? I mean the FSB is not the same for the RAM. What Mboard ? ?Greetings! Just as Patio says, we NEED a little more information about the machine. GRanted it is a Core 2 Duo, one can assume its DDR2. HOWEVER there where some MACHINES that had core 2 Duo's that did indeed have DDR3 1066Mhz. Granted these are rare, but you need to be sure so that you dont do any damage to the board or the RAM. Please offer US the MODEL number of the board and or manufacturer and model number of the computer if it is a name brand. Ie (Acer, HP, Asus, Toshiba...etc)