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Hi, I've been having a problem with my Kaser Storage Vault EXTERNAL hard drive SINCE last night. It's hard to remember exactly what happened, but after I turned the external HDDs POWER off, a balloon message appeared saying I had lost data. Now, whenever I turn on and connect the HDD, instead of showing up in My Computer as "SVault (F:)" like it used to, it now appears as a second Local Disk. And, when I try to access the files, it says the disk is not formatted and asks me to format it. Screenshot:



So if there's any way I could access my files again, I'd really appreciate any help. ThanksHi, Please try the same external hard drive on another computer and check if you get the same error message. If yes the external hardware might be corrupted. if not please try system restore on this computer and then connect.I've tried it on three computers and it's the same every time If it makes a difference, in the disks properties, it says 0 bytes are free, out of 0 bytes. In disk management, it says 232.89 GB out of 232.89 is free. Well if it's corrupted I guess nothing can be done. ThanksAs you are not ABLE to access the data on the external hard drive you will have to take a risk of formating the hard drive. if you are okay formatting the hard drive do it and check if you can access the hard drive.Right click My Computer...
Select Manage then Disk Management...
Find the drive and right click it and select Properties...
Report BACK with your findings.

Sounds like it was unplugged prematurely and it may say RAW...

I was playing COUNTER strike then my computer turned off. Its not turning on now. I have checked all the power cables and even REPLACED them but still no success.

When I switch on the CPU button nothing happens. There is green light on my motherboard which turns on indicating that there is a power supply.

so, what is the problem???
Are there any noise's coming from inside the computer. i.e. fans running No, nothing is working.I've got the same problem, do the power LEDs flash for a split second when u hit the power button?Quote from: rOkThEdJ on March 18, 2009, 03:13:44 PM

I've got the same problem, do the power LEDs flash for a split second when u hit the power button?

I believe ur computer tottally burned out. Check each componant individually until you can find which one has burned out. Replace it. and TA DA. it will work. ( i think.)

Does anyone know what should be the TOTAL size of the windows folder for a out of box SYSTEM?It VARIES on the exact specs of your system and on your bran but it's USUALLY around 3.6 gigs.Quote from: kabuto202 on March 20, 2009, 02:01:03 PM

It varies on the exact specs of your system and on your bran but it's usually around 3.6 gigs.

I am Building a computer and it is an AMD 64 Bit CPU.

Now Win Vista comes in 64 Bit but I can't find Win XP Pro in 64 Bit why??

I don't want Vista I always liked Win XP Pro but it only comes in 32 Bit.

If My CPU is an AMD 64 Bit and I run Win XP Pro 32 Bit will my CPU run Slower or will it not Process as fast?

Or does this mean something els when we talk about the Operating SYSTEM??You can get XP Pro X64 - I'm running it right now.
Just because you have a 64 bit CPU doesn't mean you need a 64 bit OS though, 32 bit will run just fine.
Hope this helps.http://geekswithblogs.net/eknowlogy/archive/2006/07/10/84636.aspx

something that can help make a decision.I need to find Win XP Pro X64 with Service Pack 3.
And does it not come with the Consale Pannel on the CD for runing Commands and things LIKE that??there is no SP3 for XP64, SINCE it is essentially the same as Windows server 2003 (or was it 2005?). Either way, you would need to purchase a copy from Microsoft.

Quote from: nymph4 on March 15, 2009, 11:54:49 AM

I need to find Win XP Pro X64 with Service Pack 3.

I've taken and uploaded some pics.
I'll just start chronologically: About two weeks ago I started noticing a blink of dicoleration troughout my computer screen. This used to happen momentarally and then go away. At first I just ignored it. Then later it started lasting longer and longer until the point when my application crashed. So i thought I'll just reinstall the gfx drivers when I have time. Now what happens whenever I launch an app that uses a 3d accelerator for after about a min, my whole computer crashes. And after I restart it, it's completely SCREWED up (As seen in pics). At that point it wouldn't even LOAD up windows after have the vista loading screen it just goes blank. Last night I force shut DOWNED it so many times I corrupted my hard drive forcing me to do a system restore using the backup drive. Now since this is kinda a bit hard to describe so I didn't have MUCH luck searching for it online. I THINK It might be a bad gfx card, or an overloaded power supply. Now when I got the PC a couple years back I upgraded the GFX card to nVidia 8600(Installed by me) and along with it upgraded the 400 wats power supply to 600 (Installed by pro). So does any one know what's going and/or how to solve it?









That typically looks like a video RAM problem. It could also be the video cooler.
It should be free of all dirt and debris and turn very freely when you tweak it with your finger.
It it does not spin freely, then it will probably need to be replaced.

If I had that video card here, I'd clean the video ram with Denatured Alcohol and a toothbrush.
Then clean the edge connector and make sure the board is completely DRY before reinstalling it into the PC.

I've saved many a video card by just cleaning them. Ram sticks too.

Good Luck,
The Shadow

Hi, I apologize in advance if this is not a hardware issue, just can't seem to figure out.
When I play any downloaded movie, whether it's the H.D. or a burned disk, the picture is very dark.
I've tried the same movies in other computers, and they're fine. I have not changed my video card, or any other hardware recently. If I play a store bought dvd, it works fine also.
Any suggestions would be greatly appreciated. Thanks.What player?Quote from: Broni on MARCH 15, 2009, 07:42:44 PM

What player?

I've tried the same movies in other computers, and they're fine.

perhaps its the video quality itself???

It's not the video quality, they used to work on this computer, and I have viewed the media on other computers.

Check VLC Player: http://www.videolan.org/vlc/
It may be some codec issue.

Have you tried a different monitor?

For no "apparent" reason the sound from my desk TOP SPEAKERS has become very low. I first just assumed it was the speakers as everything I checked seemed OK, they were 10 YEARS old anyway. The new set has the same problem, very low sound. I have checked all VOLUME settings and hook ups and there are no conflicts shown within the device manager.

I am tempted to disable all of the devices in the "sound, video and game controller" icon as suggested in the trouble shooting guides and let windows find them again after I reboot. But I am afraid that I will simply loose everything in that icon. Any suggestions? Thanks.

This is my system:

All hardware is less than 1 year old.
Microsoft Windows XP
Home Edition
Version 2002
Service Pack 3
Intel® Corel ™ 2 Duo CPU
E 4600 @ 2.4 GHz
2.40 GHz, 1.99 GB RAM
ASUS P5GC-MX/1333 Motherboard
On Board Sound Cards
Legacy Audio Drivers
Realtek HD Audio Output
Have you gone into control > sound, audio> & checked the settings? Is this a on board or a sound cardyes, yes, and no.

I just built a new COMPUTER. I will list the parts below.

RAM: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134012

Motherboard: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16813188036

Processor: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16819103274

HDD: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16822136075

PSU: http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817148027

When I first TURN it on, It will stay on for about a minute. If I try again, it will power up and then turn off approx 3 seconds later.

Also I NOTICED that after it turns off, the NUMLOCK key on my keyboard will remain on even though the computer is now off.

Any help would be appreciated.I narrowed it down to the CPU power supply. When the 4 pin is plugged in, it resets every 30 seconds or so, when it is unplugged, it runs continuously. Would this be a problem with the PSU or the motherboard? Thermal paste applied properly ? ?
All MBoard standoffs in place ? ?
Are you using an 8 pin connector on the 4 pin jack ? ?
What BEEPS if any are you getting at Post ? ?its an 8 pin slot but i only have a 4 pin connector. would this be the problem?Quote from: sepulveda on March 19, 2009, 10:53:04 PM

its an 8 pin slot but i only have a 4 pin connector. would this be the problem?

I have a DELL, running Windows XP and have developed a problem. My computer is very, very slow at times, freezes at other times and RUNS normal at still other times. I use Spyware Doctor, have done a full system check and Spyware turned up nothing, run Spybot and still nothing. A couple of days ago, while playing a game downloaded from Big Fish I got the dreaded blue screen! Immediately I turned off my computer, when I turned it back on I received this message from Microsoft:

This problem was caused by Creative Sound Blaster Live 5.1 Digital, which was created by Creative Technology Ltd.

Solution

--------------------------------------------------------------------------------


To solve this problem, follow these steps:

Go online to the following website:

Creative Technology Ltd

Find SBL5DL_PCPatch_LB_3.exe, and then install

Well, going to this site I found there was no patch, did a internet search and found nothing. I did do updates on Creative Sound Blaster Live 5.1 Digital, figuring that was better than nothing but I am afraid to play the game again in case the updates didn't FIX the problem and I end up in serious trouble. When I first bought and downloaded the game it was messed up, had to unload and reload and it plays fine now.

Has anyone else had this problem? Can anyone HELP me?
Thanks so much,
Jazz

Hello guyz,
I have a system and was planing to buy a new HARD disk. I wanted to know about my system's maximum hard disk capacity.. Following is the information of my system (got through Tune-up System Information). Tell me if you need any more info.

Processor Info
Intel Pentium 4 CPU 2.0Ghz
Code name: Northwood
L1 Cache: 20 KB
L2 Cache: 512 KB
Socket: XU1 Processor
Model: FAMILY 15 Model 2 Level 4

Bios Info
Manufacturer: Compaq
Date: 08/15/2002
Version: 686O2 v2.14
Size: 512 KB

Memory: 768 MB (512+256)
Mainboard: Compaq 07E4h
System Model: Evo D510 SFF


Currently I have two have hard disks:
1. Western Digital (300 GB, Cache 8 MB, ATA)
2. Maxtor (80 GB, Cache 2 MB, ATA)

There are no SATA cables in my system.

Would be thankful if anyone could tell me about the maximum hardisk capacity my system can recognize..127GB

The IDE controller is a 28-bit....you can INSTALL a 48-bit LBA controller to go BEYOND 127GB.

Your 300GB if installed will likely format only to 127GB or not work at all.Quote from: DaveLembke on March 16, 2009, 02:53:51 PM

127GB

The IDE controller is a 28-bit....you can install a 48-bit LBA controller to go beyond 127GB.

Your 300GB if installed will likely format only to 127GB or not work at all.

I just built myself a new computer. Everything seems to be working fine with the computer but the new monitor is giving me problems. My old monitor works fine with the new COMP.

When I plug the new monitor in all I get is a BLANK screen with a box in the middle saying "Analog Out Of Range 63.6 KHZ / 85 HZ" If I have it PLUGGED in while I restart the comp the MoBo screen will appear and then windows will begin starting up. Halfway thru the startup the screen will GO BACK to the Analog message. I can unplug it and replug in my old monitor to show that windows did start up properly. The monitor is a LG model W1952TQ.

Anyone have any ideas?You need to set your refresh rate to something elsehow do I do that?Nevermind, I figured it out. It was set to 85 and once I turned to anything lower than that the monitor worked. Thanks for the help.

your mom is kind of wierd then. why would she not want faster internet if it costs her $0 extra and it can save her a line for the landline phone if you guys USE one?

I used to have a US Robotics 56K Modem, was really reliable. But remember, quality of your telephone line matters though.Quote

your mom is kind of wierd then. why would she not want faster internet if it costs her $0 extra and it can save her a line for the landline phone if you guys use one?

Hello Everyone,,
What cause my Acer 3620 series laptop suddenly APPEARS a white tin horizontal line in the middle of the monitor?
Can you PLEASE advice me on how to remove this tin white line?Bad Display or RIBBON from motherboard to display is likely cause. This laptop will have to be SERVICED by professional to fix unfortunately. How old is it? Is it still under warranty?

If so, it can be fixed for free.

In regards to my other post, i just went ahead and started buying parts for my pc....

But how should i arrange the fans on this pc case?

The overview says 2 side fans, 1 front fan, and 1 back fan.

How should this be arrange as in exhust/intake?

I was thinking 2 side ones and front = intake, while back one =exhust
Correct me if im wrong.

Link for pics;:
http://www.slashgear.com/asus-vento-ta-m1-pc-case-stands-up-to-heat-1216017/
http://www.ubergizmo.com/15/archives/2008/09/asus_vento_tam1_chassis.htmlIt depends on the fans you're using.
If you're using the stock fans, it's likely they'll already be set up in the best positions.
I have to say though, that configuration doesn't seem OPTIMAL to me.I'll agree with CALUM. Well in my computer i have 3 fans 1 is the for the side the intake one, the other is in the back the exhaust one, and of course the heat sink fan for the processor so that it won't overheat. Quote from: KingPincer on March 18, 2009, 04:43:25 AM

I'll agree with Calum. Well in my computer i have 3 fans 1 is the for the side the intake one, the other is in the back the exhaust one, and of course the heat sink fan for the processor so that it won't overheat.

It depends on the fans you're using.
If you're using the stock fans, it's likely they'll already be set up in the best positions.
I have to say though, that configuration doesn't seem optimal to me.

In other words, if the fans are already installed, they should already be in the best places, according to the manufacturer.

Sorry, that wasn't clear to me.
What fans are you buying, then?
Front should be intake and rear exhaust, but side fans can be tricky, it depends on the components you're cooling.
Example: As I have a single slot graphics card (exhausts hot air into the case) my side fan is exhaust. If my card was dual slot, I'd have the side fan as intake.
My CPU cooler is not "top down" cooling, so a fan blowing onto it wouldn't help. If my cooler was top down, a fan blowing directly into it would be beneficial.

Oh, I KNOW what you mean.

Every year, our school offer's USB Flash Drives to students.

For the past five years, they have been getting cheaper, and large in storage.

They're up to 4GB for $50 HKD.i realize that when i try to format the usb drive, it doesnt allow me to do it, the usb drive doesnt have FAT 32 ...., just cant do the process,
but the wierd thing is when i plug the usb into the computer, why it showes 500 GB? how can they do it?
thank youQuote

why it showes 500 GB? how can they do it?

but the wierd thing is when i plug the usb into the computer, why it showes 500 GB? how can they do it?

Nice. A 500GB Flash Drive. What brand is it?

At first, I was sceptical that they made 500GB Flash drives,

thank you very much for all of you participating and answered in this thread.

Why?, we have done nothing but aspire to change the topics direction,

but if its how you think....

We didn't change it, we developed it. We informed the OP that he or she almost certainly had a fake, and then we went on to discuss big flash drives. I myself posted a jolly interesting picture.

Ok, well
Its me again causing some truffle in the computer world.
This time, my good old computy has done itself in....

Was playing CSS and it froze, then got BSOD, and it tried to reboot but failed....
I removed one ram stick which i suspect is playing up....

And then im able to boot again....

Alright, maybe its the ram.,....

So, now i need another 2GB of ram to suffice the old one....

Currently, I have 2x 1gb sticks in dual channel mode....

Now i was looking at some ram, on the msy website, www.msy.com.au
And i came across this '4GB Kit(2x2G)DDR2 1066 TEAM-XtreemDark'
Now how can i be sure this will suffice my computers specifications...

As in, the frequency is 1066 of the new ram, does that number really matter....
Heres what crucial said...

Each memory slot can hold DDR2 PC2-6400,DDR2 PC2-8500,DDR2 PC2-5300 with a maximum of 2GB per slot.
# Maximum Memory Capacity: 8192MB
# Currently Installed Memory: 0MB <<<<<<<<<< lol, as if, i have 2gb installed crucial you idiot...
# Available Memory Slots: 4
# Number of Banks: 4
# Dual Channel Support: Yes
# CPU Manufacturer: GenuineIntel
# CPU FAMILY: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Quad CPU Q6600 @ 2.40GHz Model 15, Stepping 11
# CPU Speed: 2394 MHZ

Now what ram can this pc handle, considering the one i showed ...What is the brand and model of your mobo?Quote from: JJ 3000 on March 17, 2009, 02:22:51 AM

What is the brand and model of your mobo?

Support for:
⎯ Unbuffered, non-registered single or double-sided DIMMs
⎯ Non-ECC DDR2 memory
⎯ DIMM Type and Timings listed below:
Type Timing
DDR2-800 5-5-5 or 6-6-6 only
DDR2-667 5-5-5 only
DDR2-533 4-4-4 only

Try this:
Start >>> Run
write this command: services.msc
and press Enter
Go to: Windows Audio click there and
to the Start up Type be sure that there is Automatic
to the Service Status click Start and OK.

I'm suggesting you this because a lot of viruses cause that even if you delete the virus they stop this application.
Cheers.

Do a system restore to before you deleted the files.

1. Click Start, Programs, Accessories, System Tools, System Restore

2. Select the Restore my computer to an earlier time option and click next.

3. Select the day and the restore point you wish to restore and click next.

Which is better, Intel or AMD? in TERMS of speed, overclocking, and reliability....
Core 2 Duo vs Athlon x2 , Centrino2 vs Turion x2...

They say lesser disk space is much better for peformance.. Ex a 320gb desktop works faster than a 1TB destop with the same specs. Is it true?

Can i have a good customized build for a laptop with 2x core and >2GB Ram and 512 GRAPHICS (i heard kingstion sux)... money aint a factor.... Quote from: lukmander on March 19, 2009, 08:14:21 PM

Which is better, Intel or AMD? in terms of speed, overclocking, and reliability....
Core 2 Duo vs Athlon x2 , Centrino2 vs Turion x2...

They say lesser disk space is much better for peformance.. Ex a 320gb desktop works faster than a 1TB destop with the same specs. Is it true?

Can i have a good customized build for a laptop with 2x core and >2gb Ram and 512 graphics (i heard kingstion sux)... money aint a factor....

i have sound just no icon to control it. CLICKED check box for icon and got error message
(Windows cannot display the volume control on the taskbar because the volume control program has not been installed to install it, use add/remove program in control panel) sndVol32.exe??? also under start menu in entertainment it is not there? pls helpforgot to add somethings i cant find anything in add or remove programs to do with sound.... have just bought new speakers and want to configure them proply coz not GETTING the full sound i was hoping for????when i go to sound and audio and then audio CLICK volume then error message (windows cannot execute sndVol32.exe use add or remove programs to install it) no such thing exists Go Start>Run ("Start Search" in Vista), type in:
SFC /scannow
Click OK (hit Enter in Vista).
Have Windows CD/DVD handy.
If System FILE Checker (sfc) will find any errors, it may ask you for the CD/DVD.
If sfc won't find any errors in Windows XP, it'll simply quit, without any message.

It's TWO 9500's does this make a difference, i cant afford the GTX,
thats about my max budget,
Would i be better off with a single card maybe a 8600, or 9600.

can you go through the list and find me a better card?

For some Mac users the following are some useful converters for iPod/iPhone/PSP/Zune…
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What do video converters have to do with the original poster's question?

As my laptop (toshiba tecra M1) is TOTALLY out dated and literally falls apart (screen needs to be supported, boxes are falling of,...) I'm REALLY in need of a new laptop.
So I went to the site of dell and found the Dell VOSTRO 17
with this setup
Code: [Select]PROCESSOR Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T5870 (2.0 GHz, 2 MB L2 Cache, 800 MHz FSB) bewerken
BESTURINGSSYSTEEM Legitieme Windows Vista® Ultimate SP1 - Nederlands bewerken
VERZENDINGSDOCUMENTEN Nederlands - Documentatie voor Vostro-laptop bewerken
TOETSENBORD Internal Keyboard - Belgian (AZERTY) bewerken
LCD-SCHERM 17-inch WXGA+-breedbeeldscherm (1.440 x 900) met niet-schitterende coating bewerken
GEÏNTEGREERDE WEBCAM Glanzend zwart zonder CAMERA bewerken
GEHEUGEN 4.096 MB 667 MHz Dual Channel DDR2 SDRAM [2 x 2.048] bewerken
HARDE SCHIJF 250GB (7200rpm) SATA Hard Drive with Free Fall Sensor bewerken
GRAFISCHE KAART 256 MB NVIDIA® GeForce™ 8600M GS (128-bits) grafische kaart bewerken
OPTISCH(E) STATION(S) Fixed Internal 8X DVD+/-RW Slot Load Drive including Software bewerken
HOOFDBATTERIJ 8-cel lithium-ion hoofdbatterij (77 W/h) bewerken
for the price of 840euro.
Now I'm thinking of upgrading the processor to: Intel® Core™2 Duo Processor T8100 (2,10 GHz, 3 MB L2-cache, 800 MHz FSB)
But it costs 50euro more, is it smart to do that?
And an other thing isn't it STUPID to have a processor with 800Mhz and a RAM that only has 667MHz?

Thanks in advance

Jonas For €50, I don't think that upgrade is worth it.
The T8100's main advantages are a slight clock speed and L2 cache advantage, plus better power saving features.
As for the RAM speed, it's not really important.
Hope this helps.

he was GETTING onto something then all of sudden the POST disappears.

I pulled all three HDDs and hooked them up to the machine that I am using now. I installed them one at a time. It appears I have 3 bad hard drives. They did not EVEN spin. I can't BELIEVE this.Try one DRIVE at a time...

http://www.wdc.com/en/library/sata/4079-705019.pdf?wdc_lang=enThat was a good point. I pulled the HDD out of this system and replaced it 1 at a time. They all failed. I think something happend in shipping.

Why do I need to keep REFRESHING when I play a VIDEO. ThanksPlease provide more info.

Refresh on online video?
Is that what your asking?If I'm on you tube or live leak or any thing like that, a video will start playing and about every minute it will stop. It will have the circle going around in the center. I CLICK refresh and it will work again for another minute or so.You need to let the video buffer(download) to your computer so you dont have these sudden stops.How do you do that?Quote from: wiseguyups on March 16, 2009, 04:33:43 PM

How do you do that?

Hit pause and let the pale colored progress bar grow all the way to the right

Hello everyone! Let me give you a little run down of my situation thus far: A few days after Christmas I purchased a brand new GTX 260 to replace my pathetic 7600GT. However, upon arrival, the sheer size of the card blew my 7600 out of the water. It sadly covers the majority of my SATA ports, FORCING me to squeeze the cables just underneath the card. However, this isn't the issue. Two days ago my computer was running just fine and I was browsing the internet when it shutdown unexpectedly. Upon trying to reboot it I received no POST or Monitor display, and my video cards fans had stopped spinning, which led me to believe my BRAND NEW GTX 260 had just failed on me. So I swapped it out for the 7600 and rebooted. All the components inside seemed to be powered: LED fans, CPU Heatsink, GPU, HDDs, etc, but there was no monitor display and none of my USB devices were on like they usually are upon booting the system. I suppose my QUESTION is did I blow my 550w power supply when i introduced this goliath video card? I know that 550w is supposed to be sufficient but I'm not completely sure. If you need any more information regarding my issue, ask! Any help is greatly appreciated!

Here's mah specs:
Windows Vista Pro
MSI G33M Mobo
Pentium D 3.0
Evga GTX260
2x1gb Patriot somethingorother, 2x1gb G.skill DDR2
Rosewill 550w PSU
Pwer supplies do go bad. If you have an old motherboard and a voltmeter you might be able to test the power supply.
But, more often it is the motherboard that goes. It has more things that can go bad and is easily damaged.
Is it under warranty?Yeah I believe it's still under warranty. I only purchased it a few months ago, so it better be! It was pretty chinsy-cheap too. Maybe I shoulda shelled out a little more cash for the MoBo, because now i'm stuck with this dwarf MoBo and a massive card. From the information i've given should I RMA my MoBo or check into my power supply? I don't have a spare lying around and would rather replace my MoBo first before buying a 600+ watt PSU.Return it immediately and if they are open to it put the credit towards another board other than MSI...
In the meantime see if you can borrow another PSU to be sure.UPDATE!: I RMAed the MoBo and card, put them in, worked like a charm, but then same issue. I just would like to confirm that this points at a power supply fault, correct? This is considering a new video card and MoBo not working together is caused by this crappy power supply, not broken parts.Maybe it Has something to do with Your Name NEVER Know Now Do Youu
Alright I'd like to just confirm what is currently wrong with my computer. My Video Card fan is not spinning, and this one is brand new! Most of the components are powered except for my case fans which I have to unplug and replug in to get to turn on. There is no display, no POST, no beeps, etc. I believe my power supply is a bit low on amps of the 12+v rails, but I cannot tell if my power supply is the reason my card is not turning on/FRIED. Any suggestions? I'm currently considering replace my 550 watt with something a little more like this http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817139009 but if the power supply is not the bad egg in this batch I'd like to avoid dropping $140 on a new PSU.I 'm just wondering if the size of your new card isn't causing an overheating problem due to perhaps a constricted airflow in the case. Overheating could have damaged the processor or the board.......power supply is always a possibility with the new card drawing more power...........minimum system requirement is a 500 watt supply for that card (their website).............you could be light in wattage with everything running.Well I don't really think air flow is a big deal, but then again, my case is quite a mess. (see attached photos, rofl) If that's the case just what can I do? Does that mean that I just fried another board after just RMAing it? That's embarassing.

Here's the fotos, yuck:

http://img18.imageshack.us/img18/5222/asdfkiz.jpg
http://img17.imageshack.us/img17/2365/dsc02734v.jpg

Note: The close up is to emphasize just how little access I have to my SATA ports. My SATA cable is the blue blob, and yes, it's upside-down. Hope using the ones underneath the card aren't causing the card to be slightly dislodged or something. bump?

Would i be better off with two Ge Force 9500GT 512 16x Pci express or
a 9800 GTX 512

how about the ram, 4GB PC 6400 DD2/800 dual channel Corsair XMS2 Xterm W/heat spreader,

How big of a power supply do I need if 700 wt, is to small?

And do I need a Multiview ( Xterm performance in SLI/ Crossfire X Gaming Mode?

What about this Killer K1 10/100/1000 Gigabit High speed on LINE Gaming PCI network interface card not sure if i need this or not, said it's for gaming on line, stops LAG.9800 GTX 512

Dont need the pci network card

no idea on the ram because i dont know what that 4gb is and stuff

700watt is fine, but it depends on what 700wQuote from: kajun on March 17, 2009, 05:22:10 PM

What about this Killer K1 10/100/1000 Gigabit High speed on line Gaming PCI network interface card not sure if i need this or not, said it's for gaming on line, stops LAG.

Hi, I just replaced the LCD INVERTER on my dv1000 because my back LIGHT stopped working. I have a few PROBLEMS...

I have to attempt to boot up my laptop multiple times before the lcd will finally turn on. When it finally turns on it makes a little high pitched noise...

Also, I noticed that the trim AROUND the LCD where the new inverter was located seemed like it was getting really hot. I removed the lcd covering to investigate the inverter and I found that it was getting so hot it actually melted some of the plastic (heat or static shield??) around the chip.

Lastly (yes, theres more), the LCD will only even have a CHANCE of TURNING on if I have the ac power cord plugged into it. The LCD will not light up if the laptop is only running off the batteries...


Ahhh, this is very frustrating and any help would be greatly appreciated! Thank you!!

E-machine W2888. Will not attempt to start. My first thought was the power supply, which I replaced, and nothing happened. Any SUGGESTIONS as to what to try next?Any fans or lights working?There is a green light on the motherboard, but that is all.recheck all the power connections to the board>12v 4 pin connection>atx power connection> CPU fan> Leave the drives disconnected for the moment. Only use 1 stick of memory.Start the pc &AMP; see if it posts, also have the video connected to the monitor.It might be dead BIOS battery. I've had similar ISSUE and replacing battery fixed it.Quote from: Archer on March 18, 2009, 05:03:31 AM

It might be dead BIOS battery. I've had similar issue and replacing battery fixed it.

this shouldn't prevent the machine from booting...

I thougt so, too... before it happened

I have a Compaq Presario Lap Top and I am trying to replace the heat sink fan and I can't figure out how to get to the fan I went to the Compaq web site and it gave directions on how to access the fan by removing the keyboard well I don't know what Lap Top they were talking about, it looked like mine until it CAME to the part of removing the keyboard, on the one they were demonstrating on it SAID there were four locking tabs that needed to be unlocked to release the keyboard well mine doesn't have those tabs the owners manual doesn't tell you how to get to the fan either. I'm hoping some one has had one of these and KNOWS what I have to do, I wouldn't think it would be to difficult, and they ALWAYS say try the easiest things FIRST. Thank you in advance to anyone who can shed some light on this.

I have an antec computer case (SX635) and there are TWO plugs inside,coming from the front PANEL, each with a red and a black wire going to it and they are labeled I and II. They come from the front panel and on the door are two lights, also labeled I and II. Can anyone tell me what they are for and where do they get plugged into the motherboard? ThanksWelcome to the CH forums.

The front bezel of your box is shown here and seems like there are more than two connectors coming from it. There should (might) be one each for the power and HARD drive LEDS and one for each of the power on BUTTON and the reset button making a total of four. The image is not good enough to show I and II on the bezel.

Exactly where they connect to the motherboard depends on the motherboard specs, and you don't indicate which mobo you are using, but the mobo manual should show this in detail.

Good luckI and II (Roman 1 and 2) are just identifiers. They can be for what you want. Usually the green one is used for power and red for HDD activity.

the number keys on my keyboard do not WORK, all secondary abilities work example:
pg up, pg dn, arrows, enter etc work
the num lock key works also on SCREEN it shows num lock on / num lock off
when i press the num lock key i get a short high pitched peep
i have gone to the registry and check the keyboard and it is correct
i have PURCHASED a new keyboard and mouse and i still have the same problem
i have deleted the keyboard mouse and drivers and loaded new ones
i do not know what else to do please help
thanksWhat Operating System?

When did this start?windows xp started around months agoOh SORRY, is this a Desktop or Laptop?

If this is a problem with your Desktop, can you try a new one?This is a desk top we have already replaced it twice. The problem still remains.turn on numlock, and then use the numpad number keys.

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on screen it shows num lock on / num lock off

when i press the num lock key i get a short high pitched peep

My Voyager Router is dropping the internet connection 2 or 3 times a day. I notice that it is running quite hot, but reconnects each time after switching off and re-booting about 5 minutes later WITHOUT bother. It is about 30 months OLD. Thoughts please.If the router was supplied by your ISP i'd have them replace it...Thanks. New router coming on Thursday. Up-dated model. Excellent !

Best of Luck ...Came today! ORDERED yeaterday. Now all set up and running again.Good News indeed...stop by ANYTIME.

Computer Specs:
AMD Anthlon(tm) XP3200+
2.20 GHz, 960 MB of RAM

I've been using my Dazzle to RECORD my video gameplay on my Wii and it works! But...I still think I could do better. Here's a video I uploaded onto YouTube using Dazzle: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Ppy-1VA0elU

1. There are black borders around the video. I don't want that. I want it similar to this: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=yBya8t1kgPI . Something has led me to believe this is because of the TV I record the gameplay on

2. There seems to be the occasional AUDIO pop. I want that to stop.

3. I think the video quality could be better

For the record, I capture using Pinnacle Studio 12.

And if you notice ANYTHING else strange in my video, let me knowCandora,This is the message being displayed on your link to YOUR u-tube example "The URL contained a MALFORMED video ID." truenorthMy bad. Opening TOPIC has been revisedBump

I am looking to upgrade one of my PC's for light gaming but need some help or suggestions.
I have:
PC chips M848A:rev2.1 motherboard
AMD Duron 1.2GHz
ATI radeon 9200se video card
Maxtor DiamondMax 9 120GB HDD
PowerMan FSP250-60GTA/250watt
2)Kingston KVR 1G memory sticks
eMachines eView15L (568) display
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Asus A7V8X-LA Motherboard
AMD 1.8 Thoroughbred
ATI Radeon 9200LE video card
Maxtor DiamondMax 10 120GB HDD
Aspire ATX-AS420/420watt
2)VANTEC 512MB memory sticks
eMachines eView15L (568) display

Both are fully working and do great with MMORPG games for some reason my ATI Radeon 9200LE does not play any FPS games(grey transparent screen) But my ATI 9200SE plays warrock,and wolfenstien ET fine.

Basically the WHOLE lot is going to need a overhaul.

What games in particular are you looking at playing?I decided on keeping my X-PACK-BK/420 case and upgrading it:
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ASRock 775XFIRE VSTA Motherboard
Intel Pentium 4 640 3.2GHz CPU (775 SOCKET)
Radeon X1300 256MB PCI-Ex16 crossfire
Sapphire X1600 pro PCI-Ex16 crossfire
I ordered all this for under $275 .. only have $325 left in my budget
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That is as far as I got please any suggestions on other additions would be great.

I play WOW , STEAM games, mostly into all MMORPG games except Aeria or Acclaim MADE .Wanting a set up that will handle COD and other games in that class. not looking to play Crysis. Thats not much of an upgrade... Whats your total upgrade budget? You will need to upgrade everything becides the HDD and case and dvd drives pretty muchMy budget was $600 and already spent $275, I am just using it for light gaming, email/facebook. I am already pleased with how my PC handles WOW just had extra cash and have been eyeing up the crossfire. I do not store pics music or videos on my PC, so if thats not enough what do you suggest?Wait.... are those your 2 computers you want to upgrade?I am only upgrading one of them the mini ATX Ya... what one is that?yeah and be sure you got a decent video card to go with your pc so you GET decent frame rates. Anything in Nvidia 8-9 SERIES or HD 4000 series would be good and you don't need a high end card. You're playing WOW, which I see is not needing crysis level graphics.I would consider the 4870 a high end card

Sir,

In my HP machine . I was working on it without Cmos Battery for some month.
But now when I brought new battery and inserted it. My pc doesn’t start. My battery is original and I inserted it properly. But still my pc wont start. When I start my pc where the green light gets on in front panel there red light is on. And my pc vibrates for sometime and gets turn off.

So pls give me solution what all METHOD should I do to make it work proper.

Regards,

Anjeep

Could it have been the wrong type of CMOS battery?
Is it PUT in the right way? (writing on top)

When you start the computer, EXACTLY what do you SEE on the screen? Any beeps?Dear Sir,

Thanks for your solution. I only inserted another battery of Lithum previous i had put Maxell battery that is why it was not working i think. But now my pc is working properly.

Regards,

Anjeep.Works now? Good job.

My MOUSE pointer SELECTS a POINT about 1/4" to the LEFT and above where I actually pick on the screen. I've tried other pointer options but that doesn't work either. Any SUGGESTIONS? Thanks

hi, there, i got a NEW lemark printer model X5070, it just cant use the black cartridge, everytimes i print stuff, it uses the colour cartridge, is that my setting problem hence the printer wont use the black cartridge in LIEU of colour cartridge (printer software/program? shows that the black cartridge is full), currently using the plantium 4, 2G ram, win XP
thanks in advanceWhy don't you try to check the settings for your printer and see if you have made any changes that would make your printer to not print in black but in color.Could be a defective cartridge or printer. After checking out KP's advice I'd take it where I purchased it and have them check it out with a new black cartridge first...at their expense of course.

Alan <>< I am not familiar with any of the Lexmark printers. However it is quite common with new printers that a "tab" must be removed from the cartridges that come packaged with the printer before the cartridge will allow ink to flow.Was this required/done? truenorthhi, there,
to ale52 : the problem i purchased from oversea, it 's costly if i POST to oversea? anyother idea that i could save some money
To trueworth: what do you mean by "tab", is that the PAPER stick to the catridge, course of i did remove it
thank you guysjohnha, Yes it sounds LIKE the "tab" i referred to is the "paper Stick to the cartridge" that you did remove. The next suggestion i would make is to do a considerable NUMBER of head cleanings (one after another) between 7-10 and then try a print.Seeing as your colour printing seems to be OK you could select your print tests after you do the head cleanings to be only a "black" print so as to reduce the waste of your coloured ink cartridges. If after your head cleaning operations your black ink performance has not improved then as ale52 has suggested i would try another black ink cartridge.However if it is a new printer their tech support should be contacted (desireably by telephone) and the problem explained. In my experience with other printer manufacturers they usually arrange for repair/replacement of the printer with no cost to you (including free shipping).So you might want to try that option.truenorth

I just Built a computer and I am GOING to Buy Win XP Pro. with Service Pack 2. and Install it onto my computer.

The Win XP CD will come with the License Number that I will have to enter to activate my copy of Win XP I get this.

But say in 6. Months my SYSTEM goes down and I have to Re Install my copy of Win XP if I enter the License Number to activate it it will tell me
This Copy Of Win Is In Use

And it will make me Buy a new License Number

What is the Deal I payed for it I own it I have it.
?Where are you reading this? [must reregister in 6 mo & pay again]Well what I ment was you get a Key CODE or Number with every CD.
And when you Install Win XP and it is Installed it will say Please Enter Your Lisense Number.

And it activates Win XP over the NET.

Now if my system goes down and I Re Install Win XP again and enter the Number it will try to activate it ovr the net and tell me the Number or iesens Number is in UES.

It happened befor to me.If you have to rebuild the machine they let you reactivate it once or twice. If you activate the same copy many times that you get a message to call and get it activated...they want to be sure your not using the same copy over and over.

This isn't a big deal.

well, you just call microsoft and get them to activate for you, but KEEP the proof of purchase and i think you'd be okay.

Apoligies if this is in the wrong spot, I couldn't find a more suitable place.

So the story goes something like this... I was making a movie featuring the MMO Warhammer: Age of Reckoning USING fraps and windows movie maker. After weeks of editing and lots of time and effort I had finally finished! Excited and ready to post the movie into relative forums, Somehow while deleting unused recordings I accidently (no idea how) deleted ALL of my recorded files.

They weren't in my rubbish bin because, of course, I shift deleted them.

Anyone been through a similar process have any tips? I have USED 4 programs already that claim they will retrieve my shift-deleted data, but all I get back are some word/excel files and no videos.

Now it's only a movie so Im not really willing to pay big dollars for retrieving it, but certainly am willing to go to alot of effort, as I already have!

THANKS in advancehttp://www.undelete-plus.com/

This tool is what I use for data deleted in this manner. Success in getting all or majority of data back is dependant on how soon you catch the problem and avoid saving new information before running this utility. When data is shift-deleted it becomes flagged as once again part of the pool of available hard drive space. Once new data overwrites blocks of say shift-deleted data you would only be able to partially recover data as for the sector blocks on the hard drive where the prior data resided binary 0's and 1's have been altered to the stamp of that new data.... so if the pattern for that block was 10101010 and flagged as shift-delete, and something new came along it could consume that location with say 00000011 in which the 10101010 is gone.

If extremely important to get the data back you can take your chances with a data RECOVERY center costing thousands of dollars which would try to READ the differences in the magnetic fields amplitude to assemble what was prior from now as they measure the magnetic strength as if stronger than normal, the prior binary value was 1 and is weaker than a prior matching value of 1, say it was 0 prior, it would have a slightly weaker magnetic signature vs a bit that was written as 1 and then 1 vs 0 and then 1 or 1 and then 0. Very complicated process and this process's success also determines on if the data block hasnt been over written more than once which would wash out the prior magnetic signature.

This data recovery principle that they use is similar to the days of recordable cassettes when you record once on it and then record again and in a quiet portion between the next tune you hear remnants of the prior recording due to an incomplete magnetic amplitude cancellation, but their equipment is able to measure and pull out the prior recorded information to recompose the original recorded data to an alternate drive and then give you your data that was gone.
Ihavenoidea try looking in Temp folder for your videos@TChai:

I declare Troll, here. Unfortunately I will also feed them.

Are you ever going to make a useful post here or simply make random, biased observations and assertions about what others post?

and why the .... would the videos be in the temp folder? Chances are he's CLOSED the application that made the videos, which I would imagine would delete the respective temporary files it created, which, being movie files would be large.

Additionally one wonders how Ihavenoidea would know what files were the video, assuming on the off-chance your random outburst is true and by some random stroke of luck they are even there, chances are they are not only named indescriptively but also split into multiple files.


There is nothing I can add to this post aside from the excellent advice DaveLembke has given, which while long is still a relatively short overview on the topic of deleted file recovery. Well, actually, I can add one thing-

Recuva is an OK recovery tool:

http://www.recuva.com/

While backing up my new dell vostro 200 with xp pro. the wizard wanted to make a start up or rescue disk. I have no floppy drive. should I get one? if so should I get an internal or external? dusterdriver,Another chance to rant at the fact that the o/s software providers (usually microsoft) and the hardware manufacturers (a large multitude) never seem to talk to one another. The software is saying if you ever get into a crisis and NEED to recover your computer you will "need" a start up disk. The hardware manufacturer says well we can SAVE some money if we not include a floppy drive.To make things EVEN worse most computers are not shipped with O/S software (or even recovery disks).It is often required that you create your own recovery disk from an installed "recovery program" that came already installed on your computer. If you desire to have a floppy drive my suggestion would be a USB external. They are very inexpensive and GIVEN that the trend is to not include them anymore you would have a PORTABLE for future needs on other computers.truenorth

Maybe a fresh approach will help here. I wonder if I disconnect the printer (F:) and disconnect (uncable) the non-recognized Maxtor INTERNAL HDD, and then redo the WXP install. When that is complete, reconnect the Maxtor and go from there. Maybe it will recognize the Maxtor drive.Quote from: ras58396 on January 05, 2009, 04:12:51 AM

I very well may have deleted the partitions on the Maxtor, which was the F: drive before the new OS install.

I have a old SONY Vaio model PCG-Grx500p.

My dad shipped my the laptop from Cali and after I received it, the laptop doesn't power up anymore. He SAID it worked before but it just needs a new charger, and so I bought a new one from Sony and still doesn't work. He also said that if that doesn't work then it might be the ac adapter inside the laptop.

If anyone that KNOW whats WRONG, please let me know asap. I would suggest to bring it to a repair shop.

Or if it's old enough the batteries could be to the POINT of not taking a charge.
Sometimes computer shops will test simple tings like batteries free, or if you know a Guy with a meter they can be helpful too

Can someone help? I'm trying to get this PC back up and running. It just randomly died one DAY. When you turn it on, the power comes on, but nothing happens. After turning the power off and on a few times, it will finally start the POST process. The farthest it GOT was to the Windows loading SCREEN and then it locked up. Now it doesn't even get there.
I can still go into the BIOS no problem, but it doesn't look like anything's wrong there. Someone recommended I try a memtest. It got about 42 errors after letting it run a few hours, ALTHOUGH I don't know if that's the main problem. Would a BAD memory card cause the initial no POST problem?

PC:
AM37 MB
1.8 GHz
256 MB RAMYes it would....If your getting errors in your memory I would try to swap your ram out and see if that helps.

Hi everyone. I have a problem that I am hoping SOMEONE here can help me with. I have an external maxtor one touch hard drive that my son tripped on the usb cord and it was ripped from the back of the unit. So, as opposed to paying for a new external case I picked up a sata2 cable and a sata power adapter, but the thing is that the drive is not being recognized. Is there some sort of driver that I need to be able to use an external as an internal, or is it even possible to use an external internally, or could I even have picked up the wrong cable (sata2), the drive is a 500GB seagate barracuda 7200. My thanks to anyone who responds. -propsWell you have a number of things working against you....
But i doubt you can use an external as an internal WITHOUT inccuring some problems....

but then again im not the professional, hopefully CARBON helps here...your drivers is not been reconise or your computer just dont know if the harddrive is connected?

normally external harddrive dont need drivers for it to run

Hello I'm new and heres my parts I'm getting and I also need your feedbacks Thanks.

Here they are....

Case: NZXT Tempest


CPU: Waiting for AMD Phenom II X4 990 DDR3-1333 3.5 GHz Quad Core AM3 (COMING SOON)

CPU Cooler : ASUS Triton 81 92mm EBR CPU Cooler
Bearing Type EBR
RPM 800 - 2500 RPM ± 10%
Power Connector 4 Pin with PWM Control
Heatsink Material Copper base + Aluminum fins + 4 x 6mm Copper Heat Pipes
Physical Spec
Fan DIMENSIONS 92 x 92 x 25mm

Motherboard: ASUS M4A79T Deluxe AM3 DDR3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD
# CPU Type: Phenom II / Athlon X4 / Athlon X3 / Athlon X2
# FSB: 2600MHz Hyper Transport (5200 MT/s)
# South Bridge: AMD SB750
# Number of Memory Slots: 4×240pin
# Memory Standard: DDR3 1600
# Maximum Memory Supported: 16GB
# PCI Express 2.0 x16: 4 x PCI Express 2.0 x16 (dual X16, triple X16/X8/X8, or Quad X8)
# SATA 3Gb/s: 5

Memory: Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit
Type 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM
Tech Spec
Capacity: 4 GB (2 x 2GB)
Speed DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800)
Cas Latency 7
Timing 7-7-7-20
Voltage 1.9V
Heat Spreader Yes
Recommend Use High Performance or Gaming Memory

Video Card: SAPPHIRE Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM
# Cache: 32MB
# Form Factor: 3.5"
# Features: High Performance Electronics Architecture Dual processor - Twice the processing power to maximize performance. 32 MB cache - Bigger, faster cache means faster performance. Rock Solid Mechanical Architecture StableTrac - The motor shaft is secured at both ends to reduce system-induced vibration and stabilize platters for accurate tracking, during read and write operations. NoTouch

Power Supply: NZXT Performance Power PP800 800W ATX 12V 2.2V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply
# Fans: 120mm Fan @ 1900 RPM
# Main Connector: 20+4Pin
# +12V Rails: 4
# PCI-E Connectors: 2 x 6Pin, 2 x 6+2Pin
# Power Good Signal: 100-500ms
# Hold-up Time: 16ms min.
# Efficiency: Up to 85 %
# Over Voltage Protection: Yes

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit for System Builders



First, you bumped this 3 times in about 4 hours. CHILL OUT!!

Second, Your new PC specs are BRILL, very good, Excellent, you'll have a really, really good computer. (I think you already knew this )Welcome to the forums "Takumi". Please, be patient, we're all volunteers here and bumping generally doesn't GET results any faster.
Also, we can't advise unless we know your budget, what you want to use the computer for, whether you have a mouse/keyboard/monitor, whether you'll be building it yourself (I'd guess yes, but it's nice to have confirmation). Links/prices on items would also be nice if possible, saves us having to trawl through sites looking for the items you're looking at.
My opinion is that you could get a much better build for a similar price, but we won't know for sure unless you give us some more information.Sorry about the bumping I'm new

Here is the prices

Case: NZXT Tempest - $119.99

Motherboard: ASUS M4A79T Deluxe AM3 DDR3 AMD 790FX ATX AMD Motherboard - $199.99

CPU: Waiting for AMD Phenom II X4 990 DDR3-1333 3.5 GHz Quad Core (COMING SOON)

CPU Cooler: ASUS Triton 81 92mm EBR CPU Cooler - $67.99

Memory: Patriot Viper 4GB (2 x 2GB) 240-Pin DDR3 SDRAM DDR3 1600 (PC3 12800) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory Model - $119.99

Video Card: SAPPHIRE 100251SR Radeon HD 4870 X2 2GB 512-bit (256-bit x 2) GDDR5 PCI Express 2.0 x16 HDCP Ready CrossFire Supported Video Card - $399.99

Hard Drive: Western Digital Caviar Black WD1001FALS 1TB 7200 RPM SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM - $119.99

Power Supply: NZXT Performance Power PP800 800W ATX 12V 2.2V SLI Ready CrossFire Ready Power Supply - $123.00

OS: Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate SP1 64-bit for System Builders - OEM - $179.99


Subtotal: $1,347.92

Shipping:$71.42

Grand Total: $1,419.34

Yes its (USD)Thanks for adding prices, assuming those are US dollars?
Also, we can't advise unless we know your budget, what you want to use the computer for, whether you have a mouse/keyboard/monitor, whether you'll be building it yourself (I'd guess yes, but it's nice to have confirmation).Quote from: Calum on March 17, 2009, 12:39:00 PM

Thanks for adding prices, assuming those are US dollars?
Also, we can't advise unless we know your budget, what you want to use the computer for, whether you have a mouse/keyboard/monitor, whether you'll be building it yourself (I'd guess yes, but it's nice to have confirmation).

I have a Gateway Windows XP w/ service pac 2. 2006 Model.

When I try to boot up it goes through the normal power up mode, however I do not have any commuincations with the monitor, keyboard, or the mouse?

I have recently tried to INSTALL a usb wireless adapter for high speed internet which did not work DUE to a Code 31 error.

After I tried this i went and restored my computer to an earlier date and it worked fine for a couple of weeks.

Last time i went to boot up I got this problem. I am stumped please help.

Thanks Double gg Ranch. Can you get into BIOS?

Did this problem start after you tried to install the internet adapter?

Do the lights on the keyboard flash when you power up?Cyber-minded persons continue exploring what most people want.Slow processing technology in this generation are obsolete so we need to try something that can MAKE our lives easy...right? =)my
laptop
keyboard
doesn't
work

now
i
use
a
screen
keyboard

why
my
keyboard
doesn't
work?
and
how
to
make
it
work?t-ra, don't hijack threads.And i wouldn't RECOMMEND that writing style either if you expect to get responses that are helpful...Thanks, but no I get no lights to keyboard, monitor or mouse. All the drives lights go through the motions and then it goes into a standby mode. The power light on the computer does not even come on. Please help. Have you moved the computer recently?

Have you tried a different monitor?

Do you have onboard video or a video card?

I PICKED up a Inspiron 6000 at a yard sale and surprisingly it is quite clean and in good operation. However it has too little RAM and needs a larger hard drive. I want to buy the RAM first and I found PC5300 and PC6400 listed for this laptop. Does it make a big difference which I buy? Should I buy TWO identical sticks per capacitiy or would one 1G and a 512 work?
http://support.dell.com/support/edocs/systems/ins6000/en/sm/upgrades.htm#wp999869

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NOTE: To get MAXIMUM performance\dual-channel memory bandwidth capability, both memory module connectors must contain memory modules and the modules must be of the same size and CONFIGURATION.

My system is currently using 4 speakers, connected to the front and rear ports on my sound card. I like getting a "full" sound from my stereo music, so I have "Speaker Fill" enabled in the Realtek Audio control panel. I don't like opening the panel a lot, so I just leave Speaker Fill enabled all the time.
When I play games that support surround sound, I can hear sound coming out of the rear speakers, but I am wondering if this is the same sound coming from the front speakers? Basically, when I have Speaker Fill enabled, does it still use all surround sound audio channels, or does it continue just mirroring what the front speaker outputs?Well, it seems that you can't tell by listening to it. Or can you?
The surround sound concept has to do with the way people perceive sounds. And this is where we could get into a long discussion about to perception and reality.

In theory, if you had a pair of headphones on your head, and if your head was held in a vise so the head couldn't move, and if you are not allowed to look around and see what's behind you, then you might perceive that sounds are coming from behind you or in front of you with just a pair of earphones that have only two transducers. That's because you only have two ears. As to why we need to have four loudspeakers to reproduce spatula sound -- that is going way beyond the general tone of this website.
Read your documentation very carefully. It should explain that when you force the fill sound on all the time it just copies whatever is on the front speakers to the back speakers. Or attempts to do some sort of matrix transferr and put some kind of filtering on the back speakers. If you want real four channel sound, you have to have for actual channels. This makes more sense in a large Auditorium or theater where people need to have separate sound sources to create the illusion of special sound. But if they all wore headphones, and they didn't move their HEADS, only two transducers would be needed.It sounds to me that it would mirror it. Try turning it off and see what happens It took some testing, but I think Speaker Fill does mirror sounds no MATTER what the sound coming through is. Oh well, it doesn't make that much of a difference, right Geek-9pm?Yes, not much difference.
What we're discussing here is some the effectiveness of of reproducing sound in a small space in giving the human hearing the sensation in a being in open area.
If you have high quality speakers, and in a small room with good sound characteristics, you'll enjoy the surround sound when it's available. But this is mostly effective while watching a high-quality television presentation or in PLAYING in very well done computer game.
Earlier in it was already mentioned, this is more important in a theater because of a large space is more difficult to give people a sense of true sound unless you have lots of loudspeakers. In in a large area, like a movie theater, our ears can tell if the sound is coming from just one loudspeaker or if it's coming from two separate loudspeakers. When it gets the point of about 5 channel sound, the human ear starts to a perceive sounds being the somewhere ins the space between the loudspeakers.

Below here is a good reference. Good, yes, but not absolutely true in every respect. Still, it is a good place to start in which to learn more. There you can find more links that take you to other sites that relates to this idea.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dolby_Digital
But, for instance, when you are in your sound control panel, or something, and there is the diagram with all the speakers, and it plays a tone out of each one, the front left will play even though it is the rear left, and vise verse. The same thing will be in a game. People moving will be coming from everywherecomputeruler,
Tomorrow you assignment is to read the link I posted five times.
Then later come back here for a POP quiz on Monday.
speaker fill just mirrors the sound, Dolby digital does notQuote from: computeruler on December 25, 2009, 08:46:45 PM

speaker fill just mirrors the sound, Dolby digital does not

Hello folks,

After my C partition developed bad sectors, the OS eventually
failed, and I proceeded to reformat the C partition to find out
about the bad sectors. The question is:

1- Should I just give up on the HDD and throw it away?
2- Can I use the C partition again for re-installing the XP?
3- Rather than messing with the partitioning, can I use
the D partition for installing the XP?

Thank you for your help

ziloo

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Should I just give up on the HDD and throw it away?

hi there, i have a gateway mx3225 laptop runnin xp it came with 256MB ram stick in it, i looked up the max ram that i can use and everything showed 1GB so i bought a stick, but when i install it, nothing will run on my comp. the power light comes on, but that is all....... i had a 256mb so-dimm 200 pin DDR2 533 mhz pc-2 4200 stick in it, and i bought a 1GB so- dimm ddr2 pc2-5300 667mhz, which on the package showed would interchange. the guy at the store even pulled up my comp specs to make sure it would work. any info would be greatly appreciated.That exact model is not LISTED here: http://www.crucial.com/index.aspxthe guy at the store was having the same problem, on the crucial site.then he SAID he found my model somewhere.It appears to be the right specs and it should work. It's possible that the 1GB is defective, so take it back. If a replacement doesn't work, you'll have to contact Gateway.
http://support.gateway.com/s//Mobile/Q106/Magic/1008829nv.shtmli took it back, i am gonna BUY another one some where else and give it a try. what is FUNNY the stick was a kingston, and according to their site, 512 is the largest i can use
According to Gateway that machine will take 1G...Just to say that I had the same problem with a Sony laptop. The problem was that the RAM appeared to clip in but actually wasn't pushed in enough. Make sure that no part (or very little) of the copper connector is showing above the slot.you can just barely see the copper when it was installed. i did some reading up and this issue seems to be a problem on the mx3225. one guy tried 4 models of 1gb ram before he got one to work. so another guy having the same problem bought the same part number ram stick and his worked.unfortunately it is like $99 for a stick, but thanks to ebay i grabbed one for $19 ill post the results when i get it installed.RAM incompatibility...i figured i would post this for everyone to read, it may save other folks from trying to figure out whats going on..........


We no longer make 1GB modules that will work in this computer. We can no longer get the low density chips that are compatible with this and similar computer. You should return this memory to your place of purchase and see what parts Gateway recommend for this computer.

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Technical Supportok i got my ebay ram stick in today and installed it. the laptop fired up and ran good with the NOS 1 gb stick. so all is good. and ty for the help