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Hello everyone,

I did just BUY 2 new fan's http://www.xigmatek.com/product/accessory-xsff1251.php I installed them and powered up my computer, 10 seconds it had load the desktop my computer did suddenly restart, then I thought it was a power supply error so I removed one fan and restart the computer and now it's run fine, I think.

Whit SpeedFan I lowered the fan speed whit 30% and now I'm wondering 2 things, if I can keep the fan speed on start-up somehow and if it really is a power problem, tho it seems like it I just want to be sure.

SYSTEM speck

Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 CPU 6400 @ 2.13GHz (2 CPUs)
Memory: 2496MB RAM
Hard Drive: 1550 GB
Video Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9800 GTX/9800 GTX+
Monitor: 1680 x 1050
Sound Card: SoundMAX HD Audio
Keyboard: HID-Compliant Bluetooth Keyboard
Mouse: HID-compliant Bluetooth Mouse

and I did clean my computer when I installed the fan's, and I got a 700W power supply, and can I see if I have enough power to keep everything working?Post your temps...

Who makes this PSU ? ?Here is the temp

this is when idle not when I play games, and the fan's I bought are not on. I ALSO have a regular fan in front of the computer (300x300)


and you have to define
Quote from: patio on December 27, 2009, 09:37:30 AM

Who makes this PSU ? ?

I still cannot decide what your goal here is...
And i've read the thread 3 times...

...I was asking if I could connect the 3pin from the fan to a 4pin so I could have direct connection to the power supply...

Speed control is what the 3rd lead is for...

So if I plug the 3rd pin in to the motherboard I get speed control. Thanks patio

Bought hubby a new barebones with
M4A785-M MOTHERBOARD and AMD ATHLON II X2 240 2.8GHZ AM3 CPU

We have installed our older
HITACHI HDT725032VLA360
PNY GFORCE 8800GTX
ULTRA ATX 850 POWER SUPPLY

When turning it on it will beep once, show the motherboard screen, try to start XP, stop and go to the safe mode screen.

It will only run in safe mode, not normal or last known good configuration. (It will repeat the above if we try normal or last known).

I really don't know if this is a hardware or software issue.
Thank you for your expertise!

Ran Avast with no changes. 1. Reinstall. WINDOWS XP is designed to be built on the machine it is to run on. It doesn't transfer well from one machine to another. I think you're saying you moved the existing operating system (hard drive) to a new motherboard and CPU.

You may need to perform a "repair" installation or a "new" installation of Windows XP.

I'm surprised you're able to boot to "Safe Mode". What was your old configuration. Maybe it's close enough to patch up. Maybe someone else has some thoughts on this...

You might be able to modify your "boot.ini" file to add additional invocation lines for the operating system to permit you to attempt booting with different versions of the "Hal.dll" and possibly "ntoskrnl.exe" (see the "/hal" and "/kernel" boot.ini option switches within Custom Boot Menu in Windows XP).

2. Blue Screen of Death (BSoD). Is there a BSoD when you attempt to boot normally? You may have to disable auto restart in order to see it.

Use the <F8> function key during system startup to access the Windows Advanced Options menu. Tap the key once or TWICE per second as you startup the computer (or immediately after POST completes and screen flashes black prior to displaying Windows XP logo with its processing BAR display).

From the Windows Advanced Options menu, use the up/down arrow keys to select the "Disable automatic restart on system failure" and hit Enter.

Hopefully the machine will stop on a BSoD. Record and post back with the "exact" error message text and/or numbers plus any error string or software module (file name) it might name.

3. Windows XP Install CD. Do you have the installation files available?As an alternative, your can try a "repair" install.
This is NOT from the Recovery Console.
Proceed with an install, if it finds an existing Windows XP installation, C:\WINDOWS, it will ask you if you want to repair the install.
Later on, you may need to activate XP again. Or something like that.In simple terms - if you took the hd from an old system and put it in the new system you need to reinstall the Operating System. Your best bet is to boot to the XP CD, format, and start from scratch. A repair install MAY work, but a clean install with a new system is best.You didn't say (and we didn't ask) whether you're using a "retail" or "OEM" license for that Windows XP installation.

Anyone have a link for the Windows XP OEM licensing terms?

You also should find the Windows XP "PRODUCT Key" before attempting a reinstall. You may need it.

(Have you heard about Linux?)OEM Liscensing...Thank you patio. Seems to be a lot of information... I guess that's a good thingHere is another.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/824125
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Users who run a Microsoft Original Equipment Manufacturer (OEM) operating system may upgrade or REPLACE most of the hardware components on the computer and still maintain the license for the original Microsoft OEM operating system software provided by the OEM, with the exception of an upgrade or a replacement of the motherboard.

Im asking here cause Im blocked from GOOGLING the answer being at work. Which is better between the phenom 965 140w vs i7 920? Or what are your thoughts on best for bang for your buck?
I just purshased the 965 Saturday and am still waiting for my parts to get here. So that was my choice only because I know it will run anything I need it to and it was a little cheaper.

This is what I went with:

asus AM3 mobo (cant remember model off hand)
amd 965 black edition 140w
ati hd 5770
4gig gskill ddr3 1600 ram (2x4gig)

It only cost me $560

Quote from: jefflynn on December 28, 2009, 04:52:51 PM

I just purshased the 965 Saturday

Some people thrive on buyer's remorse...

Ok so I arrive in London with my large bag that contains one laptop. Walking across the road and 'snap' the strap snapped 'crash'. Thought nothing of it at the time but when I set my laptop up... see pic.

Is it worth replacing the screen on SOMETHING like this and is it a big job?

[Saving space, attachment DELETED by admin]Best thing you can do is price out a replacement for it and determine if it's worth rescuing...Yeah just priced it off Amazon.. £67.99 not to big a deal I suppose. Will have to get some micro-screwdrivers as well.. Thanks for the reply.That's actually a really GOOD deal considering...I agree - At that price it is worth replacing the screen - I had to replace the screen on my laptop and it was quite easyOk ran into a snag of SORTS. Ordered the screen which will be here tomorrow. Now I can't undo one of the two screws on each side of the screen. Tried 3 different types of micro screwdrivers and it's getting to the point that I'm running a risk of rounding them off. Are there any tips to get these little.... things out before I break something else. Also is there a CHANCE there could be a NUT on the other side so would have to access it that way?
Thanks in advance

I can't see what kind of laptop it is from here...it's snowing pretty hard.Quote from: patio on December 28, 2009, 07:57:24 AM

I can't see what kind of laptop it is from here...it's snowing pretty hard.

Ahhhrrrrrgggggh ......

http://www.free-service-manuals.com/UKT_Support_-_Advent_9315_Laptop_L72211/

And suddenly...it stopped snowing.

Ok so I will put a mash of PROBLEMS that I have, as I will copy and paste this on SEVERAL forums (I'm going desperate, need help soon).

1. Recently I bought a 220gt. Now my old card was a 120, and after installing driveres and everything (on displayh settings, it shows gt 120 for example it says displaying at 800x600 on gt220) for some reason I am getting WORSE performance on games than before. I heard it was supposed to be loud, I cant hear it, I checked the card for a 8pin connector for power but found none, is there one?
On a quick note that has me worried, while playing dead space, I was playing fine when my computer blacked out. The computer was still on but the screen said No VGA detected, what the *censored* hapened?

2. Me ethernet drivers have stopped working, I think this was shortly before I removed the Nvidia drivers from my computer (I removed all Nvidia drivers) either way, I ahve TRIED everything and it is not working. When I go to the device manager, here are the things that are not working:
Coprocessor (under storage devices)
Ethernet Controller
SM Bus controller (both under other devices)

My computer is the gateway lx6810

Please help me!
ThxSomebody will be with you shortly. It is hard for me to offer much help.
I am not SURE you can put that card into the stock gateway PC. It would be helpful it you would include some specs on your machine so we don't have to look it up. Like what is the Power Supply on you Gateway? Did you upgrade it? Did the documentation with the 220 video card say you need an extra power connector? I could look that up, bit that is the kind of homework you are supposed to do before you even buy the card.
Here is what you might have done.

1. You may have overloaded the power supply.
2. You may have damaged the video card by forcing it to run the wrong way.
3, Something else so bad I don't even what to guess. Quote

I removed the Nvidia drivers from my computer

Okay, I think I already know that I'm outta luck but I thought I'd ask anyway.

My brother built me a new computer and moved my HD over to it without backing it up.

I couldn't get the computer online so I didn't register WinXP on time (3 days) so I was locked out.

My supposedly computer savvy friend said he had fixed just such an issue a few times before, 'no problem' he said - so I took him at his word.

He reinstalled my copy of WinXP Pro and wiped out EVERYTHING!

I have reinstalled Windows in the PAST and never wiped out my entire computer so I have no idea how he managed to literally wipe my system clean.

My question, is everything on my HD gone...forever?? Is there anything I can do to recover it? Are there companies that do that? Any idea on pricing?

Yep, I'm an idiot and I should have never trusted anyone to touch my system but done is done now.

Any help would be sincerely appreciated.

Thanks for your time,

Miss Nikki1. Pull the Hard Drive. Stop using the hard drive immediately and disconnect it. Continuing to use and "write" to the hard drive can only cause more damage to your "missing" data.

2. Professional Data Recovery. Yes, there are companies that perform data recovery; but I have no knowledge or experience with any of them. No, I don't know about "pricing", but I've heard it can be expensive. I've also heard it can "vary" QUITE a bit from company to company.

You need to DECIDE what your "data" is worth and how much "risk" you're willing to accept.

3. Do you feel LUCKY? Buy a new hard drive and reinstall the operating system. "Slave" the old hard drive to this system to see what you can see. Avoid all writes to the old hard drive. I've heard an internal connection to the motherboard is better than an external enclosure.

Try some of the more reputable "free" data recovery and/or partition recovery software to see where you're at. Remember, no writes to the "old" hard drive. You need to recover data to the "new" hard drive or other storage media. Don't hurry. Understand what you are doing before acting...

I've never looked for files on a system where the operating system had been reinstalled (and partition was possibly deleted, recreated, and then formatted).

4. Reference(s):
a. http://tech.icrontic.com/articles/advanced_data_recovery
b. http://www.cgsecurity.org/wiki/TestDisk
c. http://www.piriform.com/recuvaHi Dahlarbear, thank you very much for your reply.

Okay, I understand. I cannot slave my HD but my brother can. He also has a HD that I can use as the main.

I will do this and hope for the best.

Thank you very much for the information and the links. I sincerely appreciate your time. I will let you know what happens.

Wanted to wish you a Happy New YEAR and hope you had a festive holiday.

Nikki

Hi all,
I am trying to identify the company that MAKES memory sticks under the name “Komputerbay” but no luck; anyone can point me in the RIGHT direction?
Thanks
http://www.amazon.com/s/qid=1262324145/ref=sr_nr_p_4_9?ie=UTF8&rs=&me=A1C0E2G2LZFK00&rh=p_4%3ADDRHi computeruler,

Thanks, but reply not relevant to the inquiry.

Gersh41
How is it not relevant ? ?No information in the link about the company location ,web site, country, etcetera ( at list I couldn’t find it), basically product and product price, if this info is in the link and you can point me to it will be greatly appreciated.

Gershon
Quote from: gersh41 on JANUARY 01, 2010, 08:13:00 AM

Hi computeruler,

Thanks, but reply not relevant to the inquiry.

Gersh41

the company that makes memory sticks under the name “Komputerbay”

KomputerBay is a discount supplier of Electronic gadgets and Computer parts specializing in DRAM memory, CPU, Flash Memory Cards for Cell Phones, Digital Cameras, Digital Camcorders, MP3 Players, PDA, etc.

Hi,I hope this doesn't sound really stupid,But I have an OLDER AOpen SPI-235HP POWER supply that I pulled from one of my old parts computers to use for a home brew project that I am working on and when I checked the voltage on the +12 VDC lead I had only 10.44
VDC.Is this normal? I've built several desktops for myself and my friends and I've never needed to check the output on a power supply until now.I really need the full 12 volts.I appreciate any help.From what I've read on power supplies, the should be no more than a ±5% tolerance, so you're looking at something like 11.4v-12.6v as acceptable. Anything outside of that range will EITHER over or under power WHATEVER you're connected to leading to undesired results.

If your power supply is only putting out 10.44v, there's likely something wrong with it (old?) and anything relying on 12v may not work properly. How are the other voltages? They should be 5 and 3.3, with the same general ±5%.

Power supplies are not user serviceable. If it's not working properly, you're best off replacing it.No-load voltage could be normally low. Plug a case fan in and test again.

So I got a hp pavilion tx510us entertainment notebook (runs Vista) and it seems to turn on (like all the lights are on and it makes noises) but the screen is black/blank or whatever. And its not just a blank screen because then I would have been able to put my pass in and then hear the turn on music and stuff. The thing is this happened before when it was still under WARRANTY so I sent it in for free and they sent it back and it turned on and it still had on all my stuff so it must have been an easy enough solution, but when I chatted with them again I guess they don't keep track of what they did to it and they want me to send it in again and that would cost a large sum of money because its no longer under warranty. I did a hard reset a few times and took out the memory module and put it back in agian but still nothing. So, anyone have any ideas?
could b a back lite problem. try flashing lite on screen c if u c image. look hard hehe its faint. cheersThanks for the suggestion, tried it didn't worked used a flashlight and everything. Another thing is that usally when I shut the lap top it goes into sleep mode but now it just says turned on (only black screen).It could be the inverter or the actual screen itself.

Do you get a display on an exernal monitor?I'm not really sure how I would try it on an external monitor, this is a laptop so I can't just change monitors I think...? Do I need a special plug for it or something?the inverter drives the lamps, so if this was the problem u shud b able to c a faint image on screen. ur laptop shud have the port for external monitor. cheersy du u writ withot splng thngs out.....
Dusnt ths mke it hrdr ? ?please try to write in complete word'sQuote from: patio on December 22, 2009, 02:36:17 PM

y du u writ withot splng thngs out.....
Dusnt ths mke it hrdr ? ?

fine , it should have been no problem to write in the Queens english

I recently had to replace our dell battery and the notebook will not allow me to run on the battery alone.

My battery light shows a slow green blink which means the battery is fully charged. The computer detects the battery also and shows a fully charged battery, but if I UNPLUG the AC unit the computer shuts down. Only way to run the notebook now is to use the AC charge....what am I missing here?

thanks in advance for any helpDell or generic ? ?

If it's a Dell RETURN it for a replacement.it's a generic which was much cheaper then the dell.

do you think it's the battery though? I did the f2 setup when the computer boots and it SAYS the battery is fine and it's fully charged and everything ACCORDING to the computer. I'm not getting the flashing orange or red light either like before when the battery went dead.

I keep thinking something ELSE is wrong.Quote

it's a generic which was much cheaper then the dell.

Hey guys,
Last night i was working on my pc and suddenly the current is very high and immediately the adapter(charger) got burnt and RESTORE light straight to the mother borad and the system shut dowm instantly.I perceived a odour like smelling of some burnt electrical component on the mother board after unscrew it.Wht can i do to retictfy this problem?can you open your PC and check for any char marks? I don't think you can 'rectify' this problem-evidently something has been damaged and you will need a replacement, most likely the motherboard.Are you using a laptop/netbook??Quote from: Ademil4vic

Last night i was working on my pc and suddenly the current is very high

suddenly the current is very high and immediately the adapter(charger) got burnt

I perceived a odour like smelling of some burnt electrical component on the mother board after unscrew it.

If you burnt an "IC" (I think you mean capacitator) on your motherboard you will have definitely have to replace it...
Capacitators are the round cylindrical things.

Last night i was working on my pc

Exactly what section/component ect. were you working on at this time?

Oh there are ICs on motherboards? I thought they only existed in power supplies.

Oh there are ICs on motherboards? I thought they only existed in power supplies.

Your ignorance is clearly very great; but it seems not to prevent you from posting on topics you know little or nothing about.

Integrated circuits are everywhere; a cpu microprocessor is an IC, so is every single "chip" on the motherboard and elsewhere in a computer.

hi. I am interested in buying more memory and a video card for my computer but I need to know if they will work out good with the latest games. here is my computer specs-

os running-windows xp
system manufacturer-dell
system model-optiplex GX270
system type-X86-based PC
cpu-intel PENTIUM 4 2.80GHz
current memory-1 GB

I want to buy from these links-


http://cgi.ebay.com/EVGA-NVIDIA-GEFORCE-8400GS-512MB-PCI-E-VIDEO-CARD_W0QQitemZ230417224924QQcmdZViewItemQQptZPCC_Video_TV_Cards?hash=item35a5efd4dc

http://cgi.ebay.com/NEW-Future-Memory-1GB-DDR-SDRAM-Memory-Module_W0QQitemZ400093194993QQcmdZViewItemQQptZLH_DefaultDomain_0?hash=item5d2769aaf1



I believe the card will work.

The memory that you have selected is DDR266, I believe you need DDR333 or DDR400. crucial.com and memory-up.com as well as others have free scanners to find out what memory you have and what you can can use.
Check on newegg.com to make SURE whatever you buy from ebay is actually a "good buy" , check for return policy and warranty no matter where you buy from.can I use this memory-

http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16820134036&nm_mc=OTC-Froogle&cm_mmc=OTC-Froogle-_-Memory+(Desktop+Memory)-_-Kingston+Technology+Corp.-_-20134036also would this memory work-

http://www.amazon.com/PNY-OPTIMA-PC2700-Desktop-MD1024SD1-333/dp/B000701CJQWhy don't you just travel to Crucial's site and run the online SCANNER that was suggested above ? ?Even if you don't buy from Crucial, you should run their scan to better understand what you currently have and what you need.

http://www.crucial.com/

Personally, I have bought a number off things off eBay, but when it comes to ELECTRONICS, even new, I just have a problem with it. I think you are better off with established sites.

Hi,

My western digital hard drive won't connect to my computer, ive contacted WD and they will replacue it with a BRAND new one , I have 700 gb worth of stuff on there . i have a feeling that the box the cover of the hard drive is damaged, also the POWER thing. It LIGHTS up, but not as before the blue light is not as bright. It there a way i can retrieve my data. or should i just bring it to the SHOP. im afraid if i do , wd might not give me a new one , especially if the cover/box is damaged.Have you tried it on a different computer?How does it show up in Disk Management ? ?

The head on my Epson 4000 printer is always plugging, I've had this printer for years and never come up with a good solution for this problem.

I've tried pulling the ink tanks out, and putting empty ones in there place when I'm not printing, but other then doing a print head cleaning, nothing SEEMS to help!

I'm hoping to get in contact with someone, who has this printer and has come up with a solution to this problem. Carl1, That sure is some impressive printer you have. Although i have and still do own many Epson printers i do not own that one. I found the following review of your printer and i note under the information on "configuration" a reference to "clogs" that may have a bearing on your issue. It appears that that FUNCTION "clearing clogs" is a built in "automatic" thing. So i am wondering if maybe this part of the machine is no longer working for you. truenorth http://www.luminous-landscape.com/reviews/printers/epson-4000.shtmlThank you truenorth, I'll look at that.

I've been looking for a long time for someone with a tip or somekind of a solution to this problem.
I run a print test everytime before printing, and when I'm done pull the ink tanks and put in empties, hoping that will stop it.
The tanks for this printer are AROUND $70 per tank, and as good as it is, if your wasting ink, well you understand.
Carl 1 Quote

...had this printer for years and never come up with a good solution for this problem.

Recently my HP laptop stopped working, it will not start up. i've had such problems before but when i would take out the battery and put it back in it would work, now it does NOT. I have a gateway laptop whose internal hard drive has CRASHED. Can i take out my HP hard drive and put it in my gate way laptop. Would it work fine just as it was on my HP. If not is there anyway i can retrieve my data from my crashed HP computer , specially i need my itunes folder from program files so i can have all my playlist loaded into a new itunes for another computer . all help is appreciated.
Thanks in advance .Unfortunately you can't expect the OS from one laptop to work in another laptop. The hardware is different, so the drivers are different. Get one of these:



2.5" laptop to IDE converter...
This will enable you to hook up the laptop HDD's to any working desktop and retrieve...burn your data...

About 7 Bucks at any PC store...1. Computer Specs.
a. Make, model name/number of HP laptop
b. Product Number (should be info tag back, bottom, or under battery)
c. Operating system and service pack level of laptop

2. Restore/Recovery Resources. The "support" pages of the HP website should document what your restore/recovery options are for that HP laptop if it is a standard build/installation.
a. Hard drive may have "hidden" restore/recovery partition
b. Restore/Recovery CD/DVDs may be available from HP for "nominal" cost.
c. Do you have Microsoft "RETAIL" installation media for your operating system.

Quote from: kwality on December 30, 2009, 04:09:50 PM

Recently my HP laptop stopped working, it will not start up. i've had such problems before but when i would take out the battery and put it back in it would work, now it does NOT.

If not is there anyway i can retrieve my data from my crashed HP computer , specially i need my itunes folder from program files so i can have all my playlist loaded into a new itunes for another computer .

Get one of these:



2.5" laptop to IDE converter...
This will enable you to hook up the laptop HDD's to any working desktop and retrieve...burn your data...

About 7 Bucks at any PC store...

I just want my data from that hard drive.

Old game I am trying to play is Wheel of TIME Video game from 1999.

The game wont recognise my graphics card and only setting that is playable is SOFTWARE rendering. With that graphics are so bad that game is hardly playable.
If I try to start the game with any other setting that Software rendering it crashes on start giving error about not finding graphics card.

Is there any way I could make it recognise my graphics card and get (somewhat) better graphics?

I tried using compatibility modes (Win 95&98) but those didn't help.

My graphics card is NVIDIA GeForce GTX 460.
OS is Windows 7 pro 64 bit.

My old computer which had Geforce G6500 could run this game without problems.





"software rendering" probably means it is pushing all the work to the CPU...
http://www.computingunleashed.com/how-to-runplay-latest-games-without.html
the grammar in the above link is terrible, but it is on the right track of simulating an older graphics card with 3DAnalyze... I'll see if I can get more info on simulating graphics cards...Many games have aftermarket patches to resolve issues with them involving their (utterly stupid IMO) support for only very specific chipsets. Games that fall into this category (RIDICULOUS 3-D support constraints as WELL as aftermarket patches to fix that stupidity) usually have patches that apply either to the game executable itself, to the "3d Device setup" program (and/or it's database file) or both.

A quick search using a query to this end gave me this page, which lists several patches, including one listed as a "Direct3d patch" which may be helpful.

I cannot install those patches, they wont install because they wont detect the game. ("Please install game before installing this patch.")
Game's install CD has been lost for years so I have been moving the game from computer to computer simply by copying the game folder. So I am not very surprised that patches wont detect it.
I tried opening patches in game folder but didn't help.

I also tried 3d Analyser, so far it didn't help either. I'll keep experimenting with its many options when I have more time.
Any idea which options I should use?

And these all options the game gives me for graphics:
3dfx Glide for Windows - Works, same low graphics as software rendering, complaints missing Dll while starting.
Direct3d support - Game crashes
OpenGL support - Game crashes
S3 Metal for Windows - Works, same low graphics, complaints missing Dll while starting.
Software rendering - Works, low graphicsYou need to purchase the game if you want it to run properly...I know the game files are fine because on other computers it works without any problem.
After so many years it would be hard to find this game on sale, and even I found it I wouldn't buy game that already own.Quote from: Madoc Comadrin on August 22, 2011, 03:22:40 AM

and even I found it I wouldn't buy game that already own.

If you lost the disc, you no longer own the game, really.

my computer is new but it keeps FREEZING,a message COMES internet not supported.i turn off /on all ok,untill the next time , SOMETIMES within 30min's.i am on sky isp and have a router ,all the lights are on so it's not my isp.my psu is ,
CTK-LC-B500E.could it be this that's the problem.
.ivanoe, Please provide us with more information on the "computer'. It is not a "PSP" device perchance? truenorth1. It would also be useful to know what operating system and service pack level you're working with; for example "Windows XP SP3".

2. Have you installed any "new" hardware or software recently? Any recent malware activity detected? If so, did you attempt to remove malware from system?

3. Is there a PATTERN to the "freezes"? What application or internet browser are you using when it freezes?

So I have an acer aspire 3680 and the computer was completely shutting down all of the sudden by itself like a month ago. Now it will turn on for about 10 seconds then shut down again. The CHARGER is new and good. Any ideas? thanksWas there anything different that occurred before the problem arose (new hw, sw, virus, ERROR, etc)?Remove the battery and try it....same results ?no new software or viruses.hw, errors?I removed the battery and I started it up. I thought that solved it but the computer just lost power again and shut down.no hw errorsThen either the power pack is dying/dead and or if the machine was jarred possibly a cold solder joint has gone bad...
That or the actual power lead to the MBoard needs repaired.

Call some local shops for estimates...this is NOT a DIY repair generally...The battery hasn't worked for a MINUTE. I know how to solder as well.MBoards are not just regular soldering skills on account of the MULTIPLE layers but i'm not questioning your skills here...just making SURE you know what's involved.

Hi,

I am about to UPGRADE my CPU from PD 925 to Core Duo E2220....

As you know, PD 925 frequency is 3000 MHZ and cache memory is 2x2 MB.....is gonna Core Duo E2220 with 2400 MHZ and 1 MB cache memory be better than Pentium D 925 ?

Thank`s in advance.... Anyone

I would but I can't get in. Can't get in what? The hard drive?
You need to get a hard drive enclosure. With that you can connect your hard drive to a DIFFERENT computer via usb and (hopefully) save all of the data from your hard drive.

Like one of these
http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=92&name=External-Enclosures

or you can do ghosting or create a partition image if you have an extra hard disk.. Quote from: MP1975 on October 07, 2009, 08:27:54 PM

Hp Pavillion vd2000 running XP...

...Would HP send me one?...

Hello all,

I am a OAP on limited income and my friend gave me his old desktop when he bought a new laptop.

He was GOING to do it for me but he passed away 8 days ago.

So the help I would like is 1. How do I reformat the HDD and 2. how do I erase all the personal things of his if possible freely.

KenBoot to the Windows CD of your choice...
In SETUP select delete partition and re-create...
Then continue with setup.DBAN will do the job:
Darik's Boot and Nuke ("DBAN") is a self-contained boot disk that securely wipes the hard disks of most computers. DBAN will automatically and completely delete the contents of any hard disk that it can DETECT, which makes it an appropriate utility for bulk or emergency data destruction.


http://www.dban.org/


I am sorry to hear that your friend passed away, may he rest in peace.


EDIT: Quote from: patio on August 21, 2011, 09:31:40 AM

Boot to the Windows CD of your choice...
In setup select delete partition and re-create...
Then continue with setup.

The make is EI which according his partner he bought from PC World and I think it is EIS304.
Just found lookong through tje programmes it has Windows XP so if I get it sorted can I install Windows 7?
Where do i find his users profile?
Ken

I recently installed a new mother board because the one fried. I replaced it with a Asus P4S800. It is one long beep then pause then Long Beep. Any CLUES to what this could be? Beep CodesI have swapped the memory, swapped out the cpu, took each component out of the computer one at a time. I have double checked the wiring...I also well think I cleared the cmos...took out the battery switched the jumper and put it back and then tried....still a long beep then pause then long beep....it just keeps going like the energizer bunny. I BELIEVE it has AWARD Bios... I am lost as to what could be wrong.

How can you tell if the mobo is BAD?

Thanks for the post but none of those beep codes are the ones I am experiancing.

Quote from: sschlager on October 14, 2009, 04:36:13 PM

...none of those beep codes are the ones I am experiancing...

DDR400 (PC3200) Support
DDR400 (PC3200), the latest and fastest DDR memory standard, supports bandwidth up to 3.2GB/s to provide enhanced system performance. (Note: PC2100/PC1600 up to 3 DIMMs; PC3200/PC2700 up to 2 DIMMs; 1GB PC3200/2700 with 32 DDR chips up to 1 DIMM only)

Without opening my PC, is there any UTILITY that will what type of slots are available for additional hardware? Eg., PCIe, memory slots, etc.Everest HOME...
Speccy
System Info for WINDOWS...

All Free.You'll have to open it sooner or LATER if you intend to add additional hardware.Another free utility is PC Wizard

Currently thinking of buying the Acer Aspire Predator G7700 Sniper IV configuration to run via a HD TV due to absolute terrible website design and such lack of information. Also misinterpretating and MISUNDERSTANDING information from various sources Amazon, Play.com and also sources advertised on google shop stating the different configurations that Acer are producing. I have found a reliable stockist UK, I do have to order the desktop but that's no biggy, I would prefer buy from Comet than an online stockist that I have never heard of.

I am wanting to run it via a 30-40" LCD/LED TV, not sure on the model. And I'm not sure on the exact ports the Predator has but I have e-mailed acer to find out if they have HDMI or DVI on the desktop. If one of these is available, can I use the TV as my MONITOR for the PC to do all my computer related activities? (music, basic gaming, basic office work, dowmloading, net browsing and movies from different sources - DOWNLOADED, non hd dvds and blu-ray dvds).

Here is the link to it via comet, they say no HDMI port but also on other sites there is mention of HDMI being on the computer, I cannot imagine a Acer having different inputs/case capabilities on the different configurations as I have come across about 6/7 for each model of predator, the blu G7200 and the orange g7700:

http://www.comet.co.uk/shopcomet/product/563218/ACER-SNIPER-IV/tab/specification

Any help is much appreciated right now, very frustrated. I will shed as much as light on the situation as POSSIBLE answering everyones questions to try and solve my annoying dillemma. Kind regards Josh

joshuashaw, have not examined your exact hardware that you mention. However the short answer to the question " can I use the TV as my monitor for the PC to do all my computer related activities? (music, basic gaming, basic office work, downloading, net browsing and movies from different sources - downloaded, non hd DVDs and blu-ray " is yes. Depending on what output/input ports are available on the computer/HD TV units that will determine what you need to have at opposite ends of the connection cable. I am using a 36 in. HDMI television connected to a Dell XPS and can do all the things that you mention should i desire to. truenorthTo drive a HD TV set one of the most important things to look for would be a HDMI output on the video card. There are plenty on the market, but it's just not a standard item yet for off the shelf PCs.

If Acer can't add or upgrade one for you I would look elsewhere.

Other than that it looks like a good MACHINE.

What does compressing a drive do? Is it worth it... what are the pro's and con's??


Windows 7compressing a drive WORKS fine in a non-system partition. Its save disk SPACE. I tried compressing my system partition sometime back and had to re-format the machine. In as much as it SAVES disk space, i wouldn't recommend it. Make use of the space AVAILABLE; you can always get a larger drive or better yet use a backup drive. hope that was hwlpful

Recently I had to remove Windows entirely from my laptop and then install it back on, clean slate. Everything seemed to be working, but I've discovered I have no sound. When checking my drivers, there is an ERROR with the sound DRIVER CALLED "IDT High Definition Audio CODEC." Specifically it says, "This device cannot start. (Code 10)."

I have tried uninstalling/reinstalling it with no avail, and the Windows troubleshooter was no help. Any FIX or workaround would be appreciated.

I run Windows XP Home Edition on a Dell XPS M140 laptop.Have you tried updating the driver, as opposed to just reinstalling it? Go back into device manager and click on the "update" option instead of the "uninstall" option..

more info. from M$ on this issue here


Make sure the windows audio service is running, also:

Click START, open the "RUN" command

type services.msc click OK

When the services windows opens, scroll down to "windows audio"

right click on that and select "properties", next to where it says, "start up type:" it should be set to "automatic", if it is not, select "automatic", click apply, click ok.....exit out of everything and check your soundDid you install the chipset driver before any other drivers?EEVIAC: Yes, I tried Updating it from the manager. I tried to find the vendor online, but was unsuccessful. Also, I did what you said, and it is already set to Automatic.

Allan: Sorry, I don't know what you mean. I installed the driver for my wireless internet manually, then let Windows Update do the rest. Everything was installed fine except for the sound.Quote from: CCSaar on October 14, 2009, 02:54:01 PM

Allan: Sorry, I don't know what you mean.

download and install this Intel chipset driver...

My friend has dropped their HP compaq nx9005. Now I know it works as I've plugged it in to my monitor and it boots up FINE and dandy. However, when I boot it up on it's own with no monitor plugged in the Laptop screen it not working.

I was THINKING that this, POSSIBLY, has either dislodged something on the on-board graphics chipset or the drop may have jolted loose the inverter somehow.

Would a laptop screen still work without the inverter?? I mean would it still come but just not be brighter?

any suggestions peeps... ?

Cheers.. B2If the inverter was damaged, yes you will see 'ghosts' of what is on the screen, with most lcd screens you can use a flashlight to highlight portions of it to see what is there

Otherwise it is likely to be a damaged or dislodged screen cable. My V2000 would only operate the laptop screen if I ALMOST had the laptop CLOSED until I replaced the cable with a spare from the computer workshop at work.Found somebody on eBay that will sell two of these for $80. B oath non working.
Quote from: Kurtiskain on August 16, 2011, 04:49:11 PM

If the inverter was damaged, yes you will see 'ghosts' of what is on the screen, with most lcd screens you can use a flashlight to highlight portions of it to see what is there

Otherwise it is likely to be a damaged or dislodged screen cable. My V2000 would only operate the laptop screen if I almost had the laptop closed until I replaced the cable with a spare from the computer workshop at work.

I recently told a friend that I would look at his computer because he didn't know how to REFORMAT it or anything and he wanted it done. He said that it has been SITTING for months and he knows nothing about it. From the looks of it, the computer is an emachine t3085 with just under a gig of RAM. It has a radeon 9800 pro 128m graphics card and is relatively clean inside. My real PROBLEM is that when I connect the monitor to the computer and turn it on, the monitor just says that there is no signal. I tried another monitor just I got no luck. I thought it might be the cord but it worked just fine on another computer. Could be the video card. Check to see it's PROPERLY seated. If it is, try a different card and see if it works.Quote from: kpatcox on August 21, 2011, 04:35:21 PM

...the computer is an emachine t3085...

Flash Memory since I bought it does not accept copies or open files such as video and others, used the reform programs and formate without result. Give this message:
Device NAME: ?[H:]?USB MASS Storage Device(Udisk Udisk 2.0 USB Device)

PnP Device ID: VID = 1221 PID = 3234
Serial Number: 0001CFCFCFC5E081
Revision: 2.40

Device Type: Standard USB device - USB2.0 High-Speed

Chip Vendor: micov
Chip Part-Number: MXT8208

Product Vendor: (N/A)
Product Model: (N/A)Take or send back to SELLER for refund or replacement.

Based on what Ive been able to say, do you think the HARD drive MIGHT also be busted?The fact that it does boot into windows shows otherwise...Quote from: Avia on August 21, 2011, 10:10:17 AM

I stopped getting the error, however. Should I replace it anyway? Looking for that part. Might be better just to get a new PC now.

You're going to get a new PC instead of replacing a $4.00 battery you can get at any drugstore?

The fact that it does boot into windows shows otherwise...

The PCI-E port shouldn't be busted-you said you reseated it and CMOS errors went away. The fact that it does display a picture is good.

Happy new YEAR to you all.
My monitor flashes on and off at boot.
This started about 5 days ago after about 3 minites it stops and is ok for the rest of the day.
It now takes longer to settle down, I thught this mite be the graphics card.
But i have tried 2 outher computers conected to the monitor and also diffrent cables
digital and analog.
If i boot the computer with out the monitor conected, and then conect it later it still flashes on and off for some time.
The make and model of computer seems irevelent but they are both win xp pro.
The monitor is View Sonic VX910 model no VS10162.
Power supply is mains input.
Any help please Mopy.Since i am guilty of mostly ASKING question rather than contributing by posting a few answers i would like to start off the new year by offering my two cents. Please take it with a grain of salt because as good as i am compared to most of the people that i actually know with computer help needs i am by no stretch of the imagination in the same ball park as my CH comrades.

So here goes:

First off you didn't mention make model and type of monitor. Based on what you said i am picturing a CRT instead of an lcd. Under certain circumstance i think that the CRT would behave as you discribed if it was one of the following: Old, Cold, tired but not fired.

Cold meaning the room temp is colder than most of the time in my experience results in less than perfect performance. i have seen similar results if the video card is old and or cold. After they warm up they are like an old girlfriend: willing to play like they used to.
Since i have far more monitors than one Hopi should admit to i change mine out quickly to see how the newer one perform. If the perform well then i figure the other one is ready for the gift pile. Believe it or not that are so folks who would love your flicker rather than there fun house mirror.

Hope this helps.

i would also suggest updating drivers because they are usually free and fix many things.

Hope this is of some help to you.

Happy new year!Quote from: Kryptonite on JANUARY 03, 2010, 03:10:04 AM

Based on what you said i am picturing a CRT instead of an lcd.

Is this a replasement job or repair job, replacment about £100

i want to BUY a MONITOR that is good to show high graphics (gaming) so what is the best monitor to buy

best regards from Kareem eltanahyQuote from: kareem eltanahy on JANUARY 03, 2010, 05:44:35 AM

i want to buy a monitor that is good to show high graphics (gaming) so what is the best monitor to buy

best regards from Kareem eltanahy

Get a HD 1080i Monitor.

I have an HP PAVILION a1473w running Vista Home Premium (Upgraded from Windows XP) with 1gb 4200 Ram (2 x 512mb). I just installed 4gb 6400 ram (2 x 2gb). My PC will NOT turn on with either of the two (or both) sticks installed, but if I PUT the original sticks (2 x 512mb) back in, it works fine. I do not remember hearing a beep or anything when I tried to to turn it on with the new (2 x 2gb) ram installed. HP's website says I can only install up to 2gb 4200 ram, but geek squad told me it didn't matter, it should be fine. Can anyone help me? Please!!! Thank you sooo much in advance. BTW, this computer is the ONLY computer I have...Motherboard specs
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00590356&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&product=3204837&lang=en#N915Quote

Single-channel memory architecture
2 x 240-pin DIMM sockets support unbuffered non-ECC 400/533 MHZ DDR2 memory modules
Maximum HP/Compaq approved memory is 2 GB

HP's website says I can only install up to 2gb 4200 ram, but geek squad told me it didn't matter, it should be fine.

I'm putting new RAM in an older desktop. Motherboard: ASUS A7M266, Chipset: AMD761, CPU: AMD Athlon XP. I'm getting two 1GB DDR 184 Pin 266MHz 2.5V sticks. What I don't know is the "PC ?" number?BEST all around OPTION for this is to visit Crucial's SITE and run the online scanner...
You don't have to buy from them but it will tell you what you need...
Meanwhile DLoad install and run Everest Home...Thanks, but the system is a basket CASE right now. I just learned, however, that it's PC2100. The bandwidth x 8.

Thanks again.

Is there a WAY so that I can fold/close the LAPTOP while keeping the computer running? I ALREADY changed to external display only

Since I RATHER use external monitor and keyboard

Thank you

http://www.technize.com/prevent-laptop-to-shutdown-or-sleep-when-lcd-screen-is-closed/


This might help.yay, it worked

thank you very much You're WELCOME

I WOULD appreciate some assistance letting me know where I could find the correct driver for this video card, Matrox G450 32 MB Dual Head AGP Video Card. I purchased it off ebay (item #170408830746

http://cgi.ebay.com/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewI...e=STRK:MEWNX:IT

if you want to look at it to see exactly what I bought) and I am instaling to a Compaq with ONBOARD video with XP. I found this:

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documen...;product=240109

which gives step by step instructions to install. But since I bought this off ebay I do not have a disk to install the driver and I would not know when to install the driver PER those directions. If I could get someone to give me link to the correct driver, since I am finding what seems like 100 different links to install drivers and I don't know which one is correct. Let me know if the install instructions are right and when should I install the driver. I THOUGHT at step 6 I would not have any video since I would have already changed the BIOS. I like I said I am a novice.

Thank you in advance
Robert http://www.matrox.com/graphics/en/support/drivers/I have that card too. I recently upgraded the BIOS. It works good in XP. But both Vista and Windows 7 have a hard time. You have to get the drivers from Natrox.
Yu may have to experment. They offe different versions of the drivers.

I have a rca dcw725 wireless gateway router. I am using a Dell Inspiron netbook and a xbox360 hooked to this router the netbook is wireless the xbox is wired. After 20 minutes or so I will get disconnected from internet and the second ethernet port on my router will be lit up but nothing is plugged into it. I will reset my router and it will work good for another 20 minutes or so. I NEED help this is getting really frustrating...DSL ? ?
If so all filters in place ? ?yes dsl.. filters? high speed is new to me so in learning everythingCan anyone tell me why the second ethernet port shows a connection when there is nuthin plugged into itThey go on every phone line...
If an incoming phone call drops your connection you need more of them...
Call your provider...they hand them out like candy.

Check this and see if that's whats taking place.Quote from: stev on January 02, 2010, 12:08:50 PM

Can anyone tell me why the second ethernet port shows a connection when there is nuthin plugged into it

ok im sorry i have cable i thought dsl was basically high speed either phone or cable

Hi, this is my first post on these forums so I hope I am posting in the right area!

After eight months of sitting in my closet infected with a virus, I finally took my Dell Inspiron 1525 to a computer repair store and had a new HD installed. It's working great and after being stuck with an Acer netbook during the Dell's hiatus, I'm happy as a clam.

However, some of the keys on the KEYBOARD are not working, and if I remember right, weren't working before the virus took the Dell out of commission. As far as I know, the keys that are not working are: Esc, Delete, and the down arrow key. The guy who fixed my laptop said he couldn't fix the keys, which I thought was kind of odd, as it seems like a pretty trivial task compared to saving all my data and installing a new HD, but then again I know nothing about repairing computers.

Anyone have an idea of what might be causing just these keys to not work? I should say that about a year ago the laptop fell off my bed (oops) and I had to have the power jack repaired, but in all honesty I can't remember if the keys stopped working right after the fall or if it took a while.

Obviously these keys aren't necessary for me to be able to use the laptop but would be HANDY to have them back so I don't always have to switch to the trackpad.

I am running Windows Vista Home Basic.Buy a cheap keyboard on eBay...





[regaining space - attachment deleted by admin]Try popping the keys off and cleaning under them. There's always some hair and lint under the keys, but I'm not sure if that could stop them from working.Quote from: TechGeek on August 20, 2011, 10:24:00 PM

Try popping the keys off and cleaning under them. There's always some hair and lint under the keys, but I'm not sure if that could stop them from working.

Ok, so my SPEAKERS are a Logitech Z5300 5.1 set and my sound card is the Creative X-fi Elite Pro. I have bass redirection ENABLED with the crossover frequency set at 140hz. Now whenever I'm writing or LISTENING to music or SOMETHING and the computer plays the frequency 123hz (the B a minor 9th below Middle C), it is really loud and muddled, much louder than any of the other pitches near it. I'm not sure if this is the only frequency this happens on, but it's the only one that I've noticed or that bothers me. I tried pulling the speakers off of the WALL to see if the speakers were resonating the wall, but it wasn't that. Does anyone know why this might be or how to fix it? Or is that just a particularly resonant pitch on these speakers? If there's anything I left out or anything else you would need to know, just say so. Thanks so much well, i think the only way to find out would be to try different speakers. I know that seems obvious but i decided to reply anyway.

with those fees they charge you with those, I would say they are all goneI even don't know, what you're saying Quote from: Broni on January 03, 2010, 04:40:39 PM

I even don't know, what you're saying

How are you going to get CRs for me?

I have an HP Officejet 6500 Wireless PRINTER, & I'm running Windows 7 Home Premium 64 bit system. I would like to know how I can SCAN text pages into my COMPUTER, save them in .pdf format, but have them all in the same .pdf file. I know how to do them separately in .pdf format, however, I would like to be able to send them in one file instead of 8 separate .pdf files so that when the person receiving them opens up the file all 8 pages can be scrolled. Before looking for help from you folks I did go into the help AREA on my printer and couldn't find what I needed, and then went on line to HP to see if they had anything on their forums and found nothing there either. Thanks
http://www.fixya.com/support/t3175560-scan_multiple_pages



Thank you so much for the hyperlink for the resolution to my scanning problem. I guess I just wasn't using the right key words when I tried to find the answer on HP's HELP button.


Never pick a FIGHT with anyone who buys ink by the barrel.

I installed a new Wireless NIC in one of my computers. It is a D-Link Rangemax Super G 108mbps. I have a Wireless Super G router 108mbps router.

The Wireless NIC PICKS up my HOME network signal strength at about 20%, 8-12 mbps.

ANOTHER computer that sits on the same desk (and therefore is the same distance from the router) receives the same signal at about 80%, 54 mbps continuously, and that is an OLDER system with a 54 mbps G card.

After installing the Wireless NIC, I reinstalled Windows XP Pro 32 bit. All the drivers for everything (including the Wireless NIC) have been installed.

Moving the antenna/pointing it into a different DIRECTION has no affect on signal strength.

Does anyone have any idea why this is, and how I can fix it?

Thanks,
NNJZ (formerly known as Image)

I got a used PC and just learned it is from a company called Micron. I checked their website but they don't MANUFACTURE PCs only parts. How can this be? If possible, I'd like to download an INSTRUCTION manual. The model is D8456RG-001. I think it's from 2002 as that's when Windows XP was LOADED.Micron stopped making pc's years ago. I used to use their systems and they were pretty good. It's probably the same company you found on the web - contact them and see if they can help.Yes, it is a good machine but as you see I need a manual to help me set-up. I tried to contact them but they have no e-mail for their PCs as they no longer manufacture them.One suggestion i'll make ....try and determine who makes the MOTHERBOARD and see if you can track down an Owner's Manual for that...
That should CONTAIN most of the info needed...

Does this machine run ? ?Yes, it runs fine until today when it froze while trying to download an MSN Toolbar. It was loaded with Windows XP in 2002 and it is very fast although the volume even at maximum setting, is hard to hear.If it runs then DLoad install and run Everest Home on it....
Save the report of the computer summary scan as a text file and post it here so we know what's in that machine...

I have a LEXMARK T642 which is stuck in a never ending reset after power up. Is there a method of swapping mainboard electronics which have been previously installed in other MACHINES for troubleshooting (used RIP or CONTROLLERS)? It seems that there is a signature tag created on these CARDS at FIRST installation, and renders these items useless when trying to swap-out to other machines.

Is there a known work-around or reset utility available?

When I download multiple files freezes the computer does not respond, but reboot with the knowledge that this problem is not repeated, as well as in games
The solutions adopted by
1 changed the VERSION of Windows xp
2 changed Alramat you use two 1g +1 g and replaced it with one 2g ddr2
3 used a new Hard
4 separated all the pieces of excess such as soundcard, image and Alintork
5 Clean fans and opened the cover always
There is no doubt the PROCESSOR. , But I do not know how much should be hot. Or how measure. And also the Ram. High temperature by touchingQuote from: zf490 on October 12, 2009, 02:16:56 PM

1 changed the version of Windows xp
2 changed Alramat you use two 1g +1 g and replaced it with one 2g ddr2
3 used a new Hard
4 separated all the pieces of excess such as soundcard, image and Alintork
5 Clean fans and opened the cover always

download multiple files play games

well

I saw capacitors dry. Swollen
thanks a lot EEVIAC

Dell OptiPlex computer running Win 2k Crashed hard, rebooted and know wants Bios password don't know password was just entering past it. Help can I just wipe everything and start over?A BIOS password will not just show up without being entered...
Tell us the rest of the story.I don't know I try ed reloading the operating system before no luck know it wont let me in at all. can I wipe the hard drive and start over?Dell OptiPlexes running Win2K are often found in offices, schools, etc. I know them well.

Quote from: Wikipedia

Dell, Inc. targets its OptiPlex line of desktop computers for sale into the corporate, government and education markets.

if you don't know the bios password just remove the battery of the mother-Bord for 5 minutes then put it .no password i think will appear ....

I don't think so.

This Computer was originally owned by my wife x company. When they upgraded they sold the old ones cheep so we got it for a spare . So if i remove the battery the Bios is volital and will be lost. Is there a reset or dip switch?

Dell Optiplex BIOS Password Recovery

The BIOS password may be cleared from a Dell Optiplex by removing the password jumper (PSWD) from the motherboard.

The location of the password jumper on a Dell Optiplex motherboard can be found by reviewing the Optiplex User Guides.

For most Dell Optiplex desktops, the steps to reset a BIOS password and clear all CMOS settings are:

* Locate the 3-pin CMOS password reset jumper on the system board.
* Remove the jumper plug from pins 1 and 2.
* Place the jumper plug on pins 2 and 3 and wait approximately 5 seconds.
* Replace the jumper plug on pins 1 and 2.

Quote from: delmarbd on August 14, 2011, 07:30:36 PM

...
It reads:
Award Medallion in BIOS v6.0
Copyright (C) 1884-2001, Award Software, Inc.
Intel Pentium 4 2000 MHz Processor'Memory Test 1310720K OK
BIOS Revision 1004
Detecting Primry Master..None
Detecting Primary Slave...None
Detecting Secondary Master ... Toshiba DVD-ROM SD-M1612
Detecting Secondary Slave ... SONY CD-RW CRX175E

OK a CHANGE in the window info
It used to say:

Detecting Primary Master...None
Detecting Primary Slave...None

Now it reads:
Detecting Primary Master... SAMSUNG SV6003H
Detecting Primary Slave ...NONE
...

You can get them everywhere else as well.

That was helpful.

Low or dead CMOS batteries will do all kinds of weird things.

Why would a low battery change SONY into TOSHIBA and then SAMSUNG? Why not SONY to ^&%%R$$£ and then =))[emailprotected]@# and then ::%$£? Seems kind of odd that the putative "low battery" would just happen to know the names of some East Asian drive manufacturers and be able to spell them, too.

Hi,

If I keep my PC idle for long time (around 2 to 3 hrs or more), it does not start immeadiately when i switch on next time. ie it seems SMPS is working & light in CD drive starts flickering but there is no display in the monitor. I have to wait for around 5 to 10 mts and then switch on once again. Then it will start working.

Please let me know what could be the problem.

Thanks & Regards,
Ranga.Make a Boot time Scanner with avast
if Software problem


if hardware problem check ur vendorDid this problem just start? If so, is there anything different since the last time everything WORKED normally (new hw, sw, virus, error, etc)? Does the system shut down normally? Does everything work properly when the system is running?

Test: Boot to safe mode, leave it alone for a while. Shutdown and restart. What happens?This problem exists for more than 15 days. It shutsdown normally. As I stated earlier if I restart immeadiately (or within a short time 5 or 10 mts) , it may boot without any problem. It looks like booting process happens . But not even a single character is displayed in the monitor. Will it be a Cable Problem?

Thanks and Regards,
RangaHowever the system becomes very slow when it is running . Many of the times softwares become non-responsive.What happens in safe mode?It doesn't start in safe mode. It just displays some system files & restart ones again.1. What Computer?
a. Is it a desktop, laptop, or netbook?
b. Is it a CRT or LCD monitor?
c. Is the monitor built-in (laptop or netbook screen)?

Quote from: RANGA1 on December 29, 2009, 09:07:45 PM

If I keep my PC idle for long time (around 2 to 3 hrs or more), it does not start immediately when i switch on next time.

ie it seems SMPS is working & light in CD drive starts flickering but there is no display in the monitor.

1. What Computer?
a. Is it a desktop, laptop, or netbook?
b. Is it a CRT or LCD monitor?
c. Is the monitor built-in (laptop or netbook screen)?

It is a CRT monitor.

2. What do you mean by "idle"?
a. PC is shutdown and powered off (electronics are "cold").
b. PC is in "hibernation" mode.
c. PC is in "sleep" mode.

a. PC is shutdown and powered off.

3. No display.
a. Nothing at all displays during system startup?
(1) No video card, motherboard, or computer vendor logo.
(2) No POST screen diagnostics.
(3) No operating system loading screen.
b. Have you tried a different monitor, data, and/or power cable?
c. Have you tried a different video card or onboard graphics?
d. Have you tried monitor on a known good working computer system?

a. Just blank screen.
b,c,d) No.

4. Hardware Diagnostics. See how system and display performs when booting from hardware diagnostic CDs.
a. Memory diagnostics (www.memtest.org or www.memtest86.com)
b. Hard disk drive diagnostics (Get from drive manufacturer web site).

If problem persists, disconnect and/or remove all peripherals and expansions cards not needed to test memory or hard drive to eliminate them as the source of your problem.

Not able to extract memtest file. Let me try other.
Which peripheral is required to get first line of display in monitor.

5. Operating System. What operating system and service pack level are you running?

Thanks for the HELP.........your SIG is disturbing....Quote

Thanks for the help

.........your sig is disturbing....