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help,my daughters toshiba laptop will not connect to internet.we had a charter communications technician to the house and he said that when trying to connect to internet explorer,the lap top was not locating the correct i p address and he did not know why or how to correct it.? anybody have the answer?

Just built it. I am getting a strange high-pitched whirring noise from the power supply when I PLUG it in, but it STILL won't power up when I hit the power button.

I disconnected the power supply to the mainboard and the high-pitched whirring stops, but still no power.

I tried using a diffeent power supply, and had the same problem. I am at a loss atm.

Specs:

Microstar K8T neo2-F Skt 939
WD 1600JD 160GB SATA
512 MB DDR PC3200 400
ATI Radeon 9800 Pro 128 MB DDR AGP
AMD Athlon 64 3000 Skt 939Is the mainboard P1 connector damaged?

Last week I asked about why I couldn't write to my FDD on my lap top. I tried switchind the tab and formating the disk but to no avail.

I then a REMOVED my FDD (its removable) and connected it VIA an external cable, when i do this it works fine.

I then went to, programs>accessories>system tools>system information, and selected problem devices.

when the FDD is in it tells me that the secondary ide bus controller is not working ( I will be more specific if needed, but it means i have to SHUT down and connect the drive).

When I INSERT the cdrom drive (also removeable, goes in same slot) and to the same thing it says there are no problems.

I have tried a different FDD but it does the smae thing, any ideas?

hi - i replaced the cd-rom drive on my dell pc with an HP cd-writer plus (not sure what model) that i bought used. it reads cd-rw's ok, but the drive spins and the light is on the whole time a cd is in the drive whether i'm actually accessing it or not - is it supposed to do that?
i didn't do anything about the driver since windows me said it didn't need one and the device was working okThat is not supposed to happen... Lets try working with drivers.. Go to the HP website, and find your drive on the website. try downloading the latest drivers for it... is this Internal or External?

[glb]Flame[/glb]hi - thanks for answering! it's an internal drive, but I don't know what model - it's not listed anywhere on the drive... grr. but it's a 8x/4x/32x drive if that helps. i've also written to the PERSON i bought it from to see if he can tell me what kind it is.No box? Also, lets try this... Go into My COMPUTER, and right-click on this drive, and click on properties. Next, click on the hardware tab... Does it show any EXTRA information on your drive there?

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but the drive spins and the light is on the whole time a cd is in the drive whether i'm actually accessing it or not - is it supposed to do that?

Do physical USB ports care what version of USB is plugged into them?  The case and its USB ports are PRE USB 2, but if I plug them into a USB 2 CONTROLLER will they communicate USB 2?The speed of the USB cable is regulated by the USB controller.

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The case and its USB ports are pre USB 2, but if I plug them into a USB 2 controller will they communicate USB 2?

thanks very much for the quick reply  

p4ht 2.8 comp.intel 865gbf board,but when CONNECTED an asus geforcefx5200graphic card, board burnt and GOT replaced,which card can i USE that give the quality of the same 256 mb CAD?Compare the specifications of the other cards you are interested in..

What exactly is your question? We are not here to compare product prices and specifications, you know.

okay, so I got my NEW mobo and everything's working fine, cept found my HDD was doa, so rma'd that

In the meantime, with ONE WD Raptor 10,000 RPM Sata HDD, I installed Windows to see if every other part of my comp was fine and not dead, because they're only covered by warranty for a few more days.

But, my other HDD has come back, and I want to set up RAID 0, but what would I have to do? Reinstall windows? and how would I do that? And the drivers for the SATA HDD's (i've got an asus mobo), would I have to get the winxp64 version Nforce's, even though i'm not using the 64 version? Because i can't find SATA drivers for regular windows xp pro.

Oh, and if anyone else has an A8N-SLI Deluxe mobo, could they walk me through setting up RAID?

If your mainboard supports RAID,  it should have come a very thick manual on all RAID configurations available.It does, it even has two different ones: one for Raid supported by Nvidia, and another for Sil3114. I'm using the NVRaid one, but I read that I should update my drivers. I already updated the BIOS to some beta version 1013-002, but the only NVRaid I could find was for Windows XP x64. I was wondering if I should use this even though i'm only running Windows xp?

And the HDD's were OEM, so I don't have any manual to know what jumper settings to CHANGE and stuff.

Ok thanks one more thing can i use an old power supply from an old computer, Old computer been 10 years old

• Different form factor
  
• Low wattage
  
• No 12V connector
  
• Passive or no PFC.
  

My printer prints ok with black ink but when printing colour, it prints the wrong colour and very faint. I am running windows xp and i am not receiving any error messages.Any chance the colour cartridge is out of ink, Michelle?checked that. ink levels are showing half full.Have you tried cleaning the nozzles and realigning? Use your Lexmark utilities for doing this.Tried all that.    Did you FILL the carts yourself/or are these a re-fill carts !! did you RUN the the test page!Typical inkjet cartridge.  Not designed to last very long, whether you use it or not.Change the settings to auto! if unsure post back!not sure.Did a test page and the black bit came out ok but the coloured parts were all wrong colour, faded and with horizontal lines.still not sure how to change settings to auto.I had the same problem with my last printer, a dinky Canon BJC series in the same category as your Lexmark. I never did solve it, because on these printers there's nothing to fix; all the parts are non-replaceable. This is a bad printer RIGHT out of the box, according to the reviews, and you may have a problem with no solution. This is a prime EXAMPLE where cheaper ends up being more EXPENSIVE, because now you may well have to replace this unit.1)      Open the Lexmark Printer Properties.
2)      Click the Document/Quality Tab.
3)      Under Document Type, click auto Only.

Ok I have been suspecting a virus on our computer so I ran Hijack this took stuff out I didnt think that needed to be there. So she was perfect after that used her all that day when she was left by herself the monitor went like there wasnt anything coming from the computer but it was still on. Now when you turns the computer on the monitor flickers and do not come on, the computer makes a weird beeping noise, the fans and everything run along with the drives I tried putting in boot disks but it wont work Im completly stumped Im guessing somthing internal. Anyone???

i put together EVERYTHING, pressed the power button, saw if all the fans were working and etc, but when i looked up at the moniter, i saw nothing.

specs:

amd athlon 64 3500 venice
asus a8n-sli deluxe mobo
corsair xms 1024mb (2x512)
160gb segate barracuda sata150 hd
evga GEFORCE 6800gt

• Reseat all hardware
  
• Reconnect all cables
  
• Test all hardware individually
  
• Report any beeps you may hear and their meaning.
  

Hi All; Ya I know 486,AMI Bios,Motherboard MB-1433/50 AEA -V V5.1 but this board ran nice,for all my better half's Dos games.
Sat for a while,now If I turn on passes memory test,beeps and display's CMOS BATTERY STATE LOW Press F1 to continue. Ok so I go into setup,set up as needed,drive,date,time,ect.F10 to save,reboot and the same thing comes up,everytime even after running,and a warm boot.
Ok,now the fun part: I have not changed anything,drives,video,ran fine a month ago..
There is no battery on this motherboard,there is a PLACE where the battery would be,but no battery,holes there,but solder filled.
No jumpers,for CMOS clear,or normall,just solder filled holes.
The only thing on this board is a TH6887A 9321 Real Time Clock????Removable.Could this be the problem?Other PEOPLE telling me no,should still be able to save CMOS even if the battery is dead?
Man is there anyway I can get around this,to boot this COMPUTER?? I know it's a 486 old board,but what fun would all this be without a challenge..
Can I maybe solder in a battery where the battery would have normally been?
What's got me is it keeps coming up onscreen CMOS BATTERY STATE LOW press F1 to continue,then goes into setup fine...I just can't save it,it reboots to the same message.........and no battery onboard,except that real time clock module....Any help.Info,IDEA''s all Welcome,and Thanks in advance.If I remember, a 486 has a battery like this:
nope sorry,no battery like that,and no connector pin's to hook it to..I went that route already.Thanks

All This board Has is  a TH-6887A 9321 Real Time Clock Module,That is supposed to have a Battery inside it??

Just want to know if there is a way around it,so I can boot this computer.ThanksSolder pins into the holes and then connect a battery.  With power off, measure the voltage at at the pins.  Normally, should be either 3.0VDC or 4.5VDC.  Do some research on the TH6887A 9321 Real Time Clock to see what the battery voltage was when new, then get a battery to do the job.

This may not work, so you would have to replace the RTC with one of these:

Data Sheets:
http://www.maxim-ic.com/quick_view2.cfm/qv_pk/2680
http://pdfserv.maxim-ic.com/en/ds/DS12885.pdfok,Thankyou.Will try to find a used one,if possible.
ThanksRTC is less than $2 in qty.  Single UNIT price, maybe $5.

Find a junk motherboard and you might all the parts you need for free.Found a new one online 10 bucks,worth it to me.was a decent board with the 50mhz DX2. It's on the way,Thanks for all your help.

I replaced the mainboard and processor in my computer, and now when i turn it on, I have a BLANK screen.1)Do you have the computer plugged back in?
2)Do you hear any beeps?
3)If you hear beeps, what do they sound like? how many and long or short?
4)Do you have EVERYTHING connected properly to the mainboard?
Did you load the MOTHERBOARDS>>floppy disk that can with it!did you plug in a graphics card Quote

I replaced the mainboard and processor in my computer, and now when i turn it on, I have a blank screen.

Why does my computer LOCK up and then restart when I am playing a game? I've had this problem for 2 years now and still can't figure out why. It locks up almost EVERYTIME when I am playing a computer game. When I received my Pentium 4 3.0 GHz, I did not find any thermal paste but on the top of the box it says with thermal compound. Does that mean I don't need to worry about putting thermal paste?

SYSTEM specs:
Pentium 4 3.0 GHz (52 to 68 degrees)
512 MB RAM
80 GB Maxtor
Radeon 9600 256 MBTheir should have been some paste or most likely a thermal pad stuck on the bottom of the Heatsink.  If there was no pad or paste then that is your problem.  68 degrees C??  looks like too much to me.  Is that under load or idle.  Under load it will go up.

Check your ATI temp also....Games(3D) will push it to the limit if they are recent 3Dgames.  Video drivers may also be the problem.   What version drivers for the 9600 you have??What type of Power Supply Unit is intalled?
Do you hear any beeps?

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Pentium 4 3.0 GHz (52 to 68 degrees)

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hi,

I want to install a combo CD with burner in my 6200 HP omnibook. I found a NU COMBO SBW-242B X24 Bulk product but the question is -- how can I know it's compatible with the LAPTOP? is it always? how can I know before I buy it?
Thanks!!  

Liatcheck with hp website! before BUYING it!Where do you intend on buying the product? Check on the internet as Merlin SUGGESTED, or if you intend on buying in the store, look on the box for requirements...

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Its wierd, when my dvd drive is pluged the COMPUTER has litterly no dislay from the time I boot up. Any suggestions?Which operating system are you using? Is the DVD drive COMPATIBLE? External? Internal?

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Every once in a while my computer screen will be magnified at START up... Any suggestions on fixing problem?Did you try right-clicking your desktop, clicking on the settings tab and ADJUSTING the Screen Resolution?

[GLB]Gizmo73[/glb]Have you scanned for viruses, etc? Do you have protection? Which OPERATING SYSTEM is this?

[glb]Flame[/glb]More info neded!

Hello,

Recently I had an opportunity of replacing 300 Wt PSU in my desktop computer.  The old one died with popping sound and a bit of smoke.
I often looked on ebuyer.co.uk and saw quite a number of PSUs there with fantastic SPECS (but no mention of dimensions not on WEBSITE nor when calling for their help) and therefore I could NEVER THINK that replacing it is going to become such a headache.
My old PSU was of these dimensions:   12cm x 8.5cm x 15.0cm (a bit more narrow to be able to FIT into a desktop on its side)

Most common PSUs are: 14cm x 8.5cm x 15.0cm

With 3 big harddrives and other staff I would like to replace it with more powerful PSU.  Unfortunately all “mini” PSUs are 300 or less Wt.

Questions in order of preference:
1. Is there any big size desktop case (not mini) that will accommodate a normal PSU ?
2. Did anyone try to modify any existing normal size PSUs to fit into such desktop?
3. Are there any PSUs on ebuyer or anywhere else with dimentions of 12x8.6x15?

Many thanks
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Questions in order of preference:
1. Is there any big size desktop case (not mini) that will accommodate a normal PSU ?
2. Did anyone try to modify any existing normal size PSUs to fit into such desktop?
3. Are there any PSUs on ebuyer or anywhere else with dimentions of 12x8.6x15?

Many thanks

The fan on my laptop is annoyingly loud, so I want to replace it.  My main question is how do I know what size one to replace it with?  I want to keep the same size I have now.  Thanks.Spray it with wd40........that will shut it up! and  a laptop fan it not on for long!It has always been loud since I got it new, so WD40 isn't going to do anything for it.  I just want to know how to tell what size it is so I can buy a new, more quiet fan to replace it with that is the same size. Quote

The fan on my laptop is annoyingly loud, so I want to replace it.  My main question is how do I know what size one to replace it with?  I want to keep the same size I have now.  Thanks.

I didn't send any kind of option like that in BIOS.  Would that have caused it to eventually overheat anyway?  Does anyone know how to tell what size fan I have?

Hi, I have a TOSHIBA laptop with a radeon 9000 graphics CARD in it. Is it POSSIBLE to remove this graphics card an replace it with a better one?Yes if you have to!I was talking to a friend and he says it mightnt be possible  because many laptops arent really made with upgrades for graphics cards. Is he right? Quote

I was talking to a friend and he says it mightnt be possible  because many laptops arent really made with upgrades for graphics cards. Is he right?

I got pc gave to me for my daughter to use, when I start it up a GREEN light and red light come on, then red goes off. *censored* pc will not boot. It running windows 98    Contact your daughter and inquire on what has happened to the COMPUTER.

the pc was gave to me by a friend. Friend says pc did work but loaded slow. but will not boot at all now. could it be a hardware problem? More info on make/model.......and these green /red lights.....is this an hp pc!I don't know who makes the ctx but.. here is some infO...AMD K6....MMX ENHANCED PROCESSOR..... FEW MORE..ET-CTX98-006.  HOPE THIS HELPS?Will the operating system not load? It may simply need to be reinstalled.

Have you got an Operating System CD-ROM?no the pc will not load. when I start pc, it lights up then floppy disk will turn a few times with no floppy in the drive + both fans remain runnig.                                      
I have windows 98 cd that says use with new pc only, but it dose nothing when I put it into it's drive?It running windows 98 ........

So explain a bit more....so it LOADS! is there any error messages Quote

no the pc will not load. when I start pc, it lights up then floppy disk will turn a few times with no floppy in the drive + both fans remain runnig.                                      
I have windows 98 cd that says use with new pc only, but it dose nothing when I put it into it's drive?

hi all, i have a DEVICE that NEEDS to hook up to my pc through a SERIAL port, on my LAPTOP i have a D sub? where i can hook up an external monitor, can i hook the serial CABLE to this port? Quote

hi all, i have a device that needs to hook up to my pc through a serial port, on my laptop i have a D sub? where i can hook up an external monitor, can i hook the serial cable to this port?

Hello,

I've just installed new hardware on my pc case, new GIGABYTE mobo, amd 3200+ venice, and WD 10000rpm sata hard drive.

I can get into the bios, but the hard drive isn't recognized. I've disable raid in the bios, and tried installing winxp using the F6 to install drivers, but nothing happens. If I skip the driver install, I get a no hard drive detected message.

I've tried both the nvidia orange cable, and the red cable... tried both methods of power for the sata (sata power cable and legacy)

This is my first TIME trying to build a pc, so my WORDING might not be accurate, but I need help!!

Thanks for any ideas anyone can provide... i'm open to anything at this point.The HDD can not be used until you install Windows XP. By PRESSING F6, it will ask you to insert drivers for the SATA HDD. Do so.

If you do not have any drivers, you will have to obtain them. Without drivers, no installation, no detection.check the jumper settings on all drives!try to open your bios i THINK it has a SATA config there maybe it is disabled.....

It sounds like it's not getting any power to it.
Does the light come on when you boot up?
Look inside & make sure the plus are in properly.

What is this pc/make/model.......maybe a bios issue!

Try disconnecting it from the ATA/IDE flat ribbon cable and then see if it receives power.

If that does not work, connect it to a different power connector. If that does not work, it is safe to assume the drive has given up the ghost.

My hard drive is partitioned into 2, and the primary one that everything GOES on is FULL, so i want to set the 2nd partition as the primary one. If anyone can help me, it would be GLADLY appreciated.Unless there is an operating system INSTALLED on the secundairy Hard Disk Drive, you can not boot from it.

Ok i  use Mdaemon mail service in my office and i am not able to receive my emails i MEAN any email but can send mail.It was ok till yesterday. I check all the THINGS and STILL am not able to TRACK where the fault it.Help me guys.plz plz plzWhat type of error message comes up when you try to send an e-mail?

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I have an extra hard drive and I want to install it on my computer for extra SPACE. I know how to put it in and hook it up but someone said I would have to install drivers.True or not? ...so do I just install it and DELETE all the software and OS on it and go ,or is there more to it than that?


Thank you
Amy DayHello, Amy.

I will assume that the extra Hard Disk Drive is used for storage, correct?

Follow the steps written below if that is the case:

1. Turn off computer and disconnect it from the power grid.
2. Take precautions against Electro-static discharge
3. Remove the computer casing
4. Handle the HDD with care when inserting it.

Now depending on the configuration on your PC:

If you plan on connecting the Hard Disk Drive to the same IDE channel as the HDD allready installed, set the new HDD to Slave and the HDD allready installed to Master.

The same applies to the second channel. However, the second channel (IDE 2) could be empty and you would need to set the drive to Master.

(Jumper instructions can be found on top of the HDD)

In case of a SATA HDD (Thin orange cable), you do not need to bother with Master/Slave or Cable Select as these are not present.

6. Once the Hard Disk Drive is fastened and connected to the Power Supply Unit and the Mainboard, it is safe to reconnect the computer to the power grid. You may wish to keep the case door open to see if no problems occur when booting the computer.

Windows should automatically detect the Hard Disk Drive. You may, however, need to partition it by going to:

1. Right click on My Computer
2. Manage
3. Storage
4. Disk management

I hope that this information is adequate, should you require more instance do not hesitate to inquire.

Ok they are installed on same IDE and slave for new one master for old one. Went to disk management and it has the old one as..disk 0 drive c healthy.
The new one is under ..disk 1 basic unallocated.


Where did I go wrong??? Or is this where I am supposed to partition it? If so how do you do that?

Thank you
Amy DayAlright,I figured it out. I reread your post and ASSUMED that you partition it somehow in disk management and finally found it.

Thank you for your help.


Amy DayNo problem, I INDEED forgot to mention that you also need to format and partition the HDD before you can use it.

Hi, does anybody found a hidden Fan connector on the P4C800 other than the CPU, power and chassis fan connectors? because I have two spaces to place fans in front of my computer and placing just one would not DISSIPATE heat correctly.

Thanks,

    -MarcoThere is no such thing as a hidden fan connector. Your mainboard manual should cover every connector present on the mainboard.I know there is no such things as a hidden Fan connector. What I meant is if there is another Fan connector That is not SHOWN in the manual because I bough another fan.All connectors are shown in the manual.Hi You can buy fan connection cords that connect to the fan and to any of the the power outlests that are FREE, so in some cases you can run up to four fans thats is case fans,
What motherboard/and psu does this question you ask RELATE to!it is the Asus P4C800 Dleuxe

So I can buy connectors? great, I'll look at this thanks Quote

it is the Asus P4C800 Dleuxe

So I can buy connectors? great, I'll look at this thanks

What things should I be checking please?

• Reseat and test all hardware individually.
  -- Take special care with the videocard, it may be loose
  
• Reseat all cables and firmly reconnect them
  
• When the screen is black, do you hear any beeps or does the computer normally boot?
  

The monitor is only a couple of years old. I am only a layman, but I really don't feel that it is anything to do with the monitor.

Thanks for the posts everyone.

My daughter has a brand new Dell 3000 running Windows XP.  The computer is consistently losing time over a period of days and when she closes out different windows, they close in fragments.  Sometimes leaving fragments on the SCREEN, making her reboot to clear them.  Her old computer, a clone that I built, consistently lost time also.  I replaced three CMOS batteries in that machine over a period of one year.  She is using the same power strip.  Not an APS strip, just a normal power strip.  Could this strip be causing the problem?  Could the electric power going into the house be fluctuating and causing the problem? She's ready to ditch this new Dell the same way he ditched the perfectly good clone simply because she thinks she has trash computers.  Any suggestions would be GREATLY appreciated as I'm running out of ideas.  Thanks.Does she completely unpower the machine when she turns it off by unplugging it from the power grid?Computers were never designed to be clocks, I'm yet to find one that keeps good time.
If your talking about just a minute a day or less then there's nothing wrong with it.
Your frafments are a different problem.
Tell us more?She leaves it run most of the time but when she does turn it off, she simply pushes the on/off button but does not unplug anything.

I think that a clock losing a minute or two occasionally is not a big deal.  That isn't my main concern.  It's the fact that this has happened on two totally different computers, this one now is a brand new one, and I've had several computers that I've not had to change out a CMOS battery in four years.  Her last computer I had to replace the batter three times in one year.

My main concern is the fact that when she starts closing windows, it's like they disappear in squares, one at a time altho sometimes they close perfectly normal, but when they close, it's like they kind of "dissolve" from the screen instead of just a clean "zap" and they're gone. Sometimes, a small square, say about 2 inches x 2 inches, will stay on the desktop and in ORDER to get it go away altogether, she has to reboot.Has she used software that has been installed on both PCs?

I suggest that you immediatly do a thorough scan for viruses, spyware and trojan horses.

Try disabeling the auto synchronization of the clock and see if that will help keep time. Perhaps the clock is trying to synchronize with a server that is not functiong properly.

Virus scanners
AVG Free
-- Anti virus scanner
Trend Micro Housecall
-- Online anti virus scanner.

Anti spy/malware
Microsoft Antispyware
-- Anti spyware scanner. Windows XP Home and Professional only.
Spybot Search & Destroy
-- Anti spyware scanner
Adaware SE Personal
-- Anti spyware scanner

Firewalls
Use both a hardware and software firewall.
Be advised as dual software firewalls may cause problems

ZoneAlarm Free
-- Free firewall - more user friendly
Sygate Personal
-- Free firewall - more configuration options

Removal tools
The following files are not SUBSTITUTES for the ones described above.
They are either diagnostic tools or removal tools for malware of a certain kind

HijackThis
-- Manual malware remover. POST the HijackThis log generated only if requested!
McAfee Stinger
-- Virus removal tool. No substitute for a fully functional virus scanner!
CWshredder
-- CoolWebSearch removal tool. Widely known and persistant Hijacker.

The title says it all; how do I change a static ip? I have windows xp, on a dial-up connection, running 3web as my ISP. Thanks.Your ISP may not allow you to.

The IP adress you are CURRENTLY using is most LIKELY issued to you by your Internet Service Provider and therefore, can not be changed. Otherwise you would LOOSE the connection with your provider.
DIALUP normaly uses a different address each time you dial.
What are you trying to achieve, we may be able to help you.

I can not run my office computer. It says it is MISSING a file at startup. wont even go in safe mode. so I brought hardrive home and installed. hoping to burn all needed files to dvd.I want to save all my data before USING my restore disc.  But though I now have access to all of hardrive EXCEPT what I really NEED which is my documents in my profile.I see the folders but access denied. CANT copy or move files. Can you help?

I think it has something to do with my login on my office computer.  


By the way I am running XP on both

........ but everywhere i looked i couldn't find a single 512mb mod for my motherboard.

ok thx, i'm just gonna add more memory, i've decided not to change the mobo since it looks like to much work anyway.

Ive been using my pc for years with no problems, 2 weeks ago i bought a laptop and since then everything has gone down the toilet.

This question isnt so much a problem with the machine, i would just like some advice as i know absolutely nothing about laptops.

I have a Dell Latitude Cpi-A 400xt, pentium II 4OOmhz, 4.5gb HDD, and 64mb of ram. I RECENTLY tried to install a couple of games and although I reach the system requirements after installation the games wont actually play.

I think it is down to the fact that i have an incredibly basic graphics card and i dont think I even have a video card (3D or otherwise). On top of this I have been unable to find out what CARDS i have as i do not know where to look.

I think i need to UPGRADE but i dont know what cards are compatible or even if it is something i can do myself.  

Many thanks,

StuartThe following articles may be of interest to you:

What can I upgrade in a laptop?

Can I upgrade the video card in my laptop?

What is the serial number on your Laptop?Cheers i will check out those two links. in the mean time where will i find the serial number? Quote

Cheers i will check out those two links. in the mean time where will i find the serial number?

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I have a Dell Latitude Cpi-A 400xt, pentium II 4OOmhz, 4.5gb HDD, and 64mb of ram. I recently tried to install a couple of games and although I reach the system requirements after installation the games wont actually play...

 
What does suprise me though, is that there are a lot of laptops that can't easily be upbraded, you'd have thought sopmeone would have come up with some sort of external graphics card.  

I have my speakers hooked up correctly. Light green to light green in the back of the tower, but the speakers wont install. When I go into my controll pannel and go into the sound options most of the buttons to change speaker settings are MADE so I cannot press them.. I have no clue what to do with this. :-/ Any one know what to do? Quote

I have my speakers hooked up correctly. Light green to light green in the back of the tower, but the speakers wont install. When I go into my controll pannel and go into the sound options most of the buttons to change speaker settings are made so I cannot press them.. I have no clue what to do with this. :-/ Any one know what to do?

• REMOVING the case doors and inspect the PCI slots for the soundcard and its name
  
• List the name of your MAINBOARD (In case the soundcard is onboard)
  
• Listing the brand and model number of your computer
  
• Search through all the software/documentation that was given with your computer.
  

Please help! I am stuck on an issue with a USB stick recently purchased. The stick is fine, the issue is it will only work on the 2 USB ports on back of the computer, not with the USB ports on the front. I have tried other devices, and the same thing happen, fine with back usb ports, but not with front. I downloaded a program to SEE if the fron ports were recognised, and this has told me they are USB 1.1, but i'm not sure if this means they are actually connected? Anyway, i cant GET any device to work on the front USB ports, any suggestions?

Thanks!The front ports may not, if they are INDEED USB 1.1, deliver ENOUGH power for the USB stick to work.

Try connecting a device that does not draw a lot of power, like a mouse, to see if they are functioning properly.more INFO system specs!

I just finished putting a new computer together--Pentium 4 processor, EPoX 5EGA+ motherboard, no OS yet...  I've got a Maxtor hard drive, an old floppy I salvaged out of a different computer, and 3 CD drives--TWO salvaged, and one new (LiteOn CD-RW).  I've got the hard drive on the Primary Master IDE port, and the LiteOn and one of the others on the  Secondary IDE, one slave, one master.  I haven't plugged in the third CD drive.  BIOS detects the hard drive, and will detect a CD drive, if it's on the Primary slave, but it won't detect anything on Secodary.  I have already checked the jumpers on the CD drives multiple times, and ensured the drives are getting power.  Secondary IDE is enabled in BIOS, but nothing picks them up.  I'm at a complete loss.  Can someone tell me how to fix it?Make certain that:

• ATA/IDE flat ribbon cables are properly connected
  
• All power connectors are firmly seated.
  
• The ATA/IDE cable for the secundairy channel is not faulty.
  

I have windows 98. when I turned on the computer I get nothing on the monitor? no signal at all... check my tower and the power on light is on, HD activity light is on
I tried to turned it off but it will not shut down, so I turned it off by switching the off the power switch on the back off the power supply box.  I check the inside of my system to ensure that there is no loose connection and also the monitor plug.  I also test the video card on another system it works.  I also test the monitor by disconnecting all my hardware from the motherboard(CD and hard drive) turn on and I get a video display of the mother board Setup. reconnect the hardwares and then turn on, nothing no signal no video display and the system won't shut down with the use of the power on and off switch.  please help!!!! I would suggest you try a diffrent Graphics card. And reseat your Ram. I know you SAY your Graphics card works in a diffrent computer, but this happened to me once. The drivers just became corrupt and untill i installed another Graphics card even THOUGH the one i took out was working, (as like you i tried on a different computer) i couldnt boot up my PC.

if it boots up with another Graphics card then try reinstalling the one you took out. I did and it worked for me.

Other things i would LOOK at, is your cpu Fan spinning when you start the computer. Could even be a fault with the power supply.Does the monitor power on! led light on! or is the fuse 1.5ma blown!in it.....or is the main plug fuse blown......if a monitor.....is power up and has a problem.....it will display signal ERROR! check the connections/monitor....

Hi

i just opened my out look express and saw that there was incomming mail, then i heard the noise that says i have mail. But when i looked in my in box there ISNT any. This isnt the first time this has HAPPENED. Anyone know what this is.Sorry crafty i just dont get it why people USE oe.......more diskspace more problems......if the hard drive goes west.... why dont people use the isp webmail.!......no emails lost! what a puzzle/........back to the ranch...do you an anti-virus that scans emails/ do you have firewalls...../CLEANERS that may also do this.......where you expecting any emails! i would not worry if it was that important the person/s would either phone or send you a letter.........so just relax.............. Quote

Sorry crafty i just dont get it why people use oe.......more diskspace more problems......if the hard drive goes west.... why dont people use the isp webmail.!......no emails lost! what a puzzle/........back to the ranch...do you an anti-virus that scans emails/ do you have firewalls...../cleaners that may also do this.......where you expecting any emails! i would not worry if it was that important the person/s would either phone or send you a letter.........so just relax..............

guys, i badly need HELP...

i wanted more ram so a bought a new memory, kingston 512mb ram pc2700. actually im preferring to buy a 512mb ram pc2100 or pc266 ( i think they are just the same), but unfortunately, it was out of stock. eager to have a new memory, i opted to buy the kingston 512mb ram pc2700 (the seller said to me that it will also work fine with my computer).

so i installed the new memory to my computer and it worked fine. but after 2 days of using it, it started to crash, or sometimes freezes.

i cant put back my old ram because i dont have it anymore. i think my mom threw it away thinking it was a trash. i just cant find it in my room.

then i checked my my motherboard manual and read that it supports or compatible with my new memory. i just cant find why my computer freezes or crashes.

i hardrives are this at the moment:
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ecs elitegroup km400 m2
40gig samsung
kingston 512mb ram pc2700
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actually, i dont know much about computer hardwares and compatibilities.

i think my kingston 512mb ram is ok. i have it diagnosed and they said it should work fine.

help!
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i have it diagnosed and they said it should work fine.

sometimes if the computer did not freeze, its either i'll see the blue screen with says "IRQL_NOT_LESS_OR_EQUAL" or "MEMORY_MANAGEMENT"...

i mean i have it checked if it is ok. if it is functioning properly.

actually, i dont know much about computer hardwares and compatibilities.  

i have it checked by the store where i bought it. they tested it and said to me that it functions properly.

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How to!

Could somebody please help?
Recently upgraded my PC from Win 98 to Win XP. HP scanjet 4200C no longer worked so I downloaded appropriate software and driver. Student unfortunately uninstalled the scanner thinking he had to do so and reinstall it again, only to FIND that he is now unable to do so. How can I install this scanner that has been uninstalled? Why won't Windows XP let me install it?Control Panel>Add/Remove Hardware
let windows search for new hardware.hanks for replying but I can't get anywhere.
All I get is a message saying my scanner has not passed the Windows Logo testing to verfiy compatibility with WinXP

"Continuing installation my impair or destabilize correct operation of your system immediately or in the future. Microsoft recommends you stop installation and contact hardware vendor for software that has passed Logo testing"

.....SEEMS like I have to buy another scanner???I would Quote

"Contact hardware vendor for software that has passed Logo testing"

I am tring to install a new hard drive into my pc.

My QUESTION is, how do you do format a new hard drive so that you can load the Operating System.  I want to load win98 on to my new hard drvie.  My new hard drive has been installed and I am looking at Dos but I don't know what to do next.  Can any one help me please.Take the FOLLOWING steps:

1. Obtain a boot diskette
-- http://www.bootdisk.com
2. Insert boot diskette
3. Enter BIOS
4. Set first boot device to A:
5. Insert CD-ROM
6. SAVE and exit the BIOS
7. Choose to boot with CD-ROM support once prompted.

From here you have several choices:

I. You can create new partitions typing Fdisk in A:\
II. You can format by typing format C:\ in A:\
-- I advise to do both before INSTALLING Windows.

8. Once done type X:\
9. Type Setup in X:\ prompt
-- Where X is the drive letter of your CD-ROM. Often D:\

My hard drive has crashed and my local computer store was unable to recover any of my files. I was wondering if there is a reasonably priced data recovery company that can recover lost files that the local computer stores might not be able to recover.

Thankshttp://www.pcinspector.de/file_recovery/UK/welcome.htmre Merlin
do not do anything with the faulty hard drive, PCinspecter is free download it into a differant pc  and then connect the drive. if it is still mechanically working pc inspecter will find and recover almost anything,  copy onto an empty drive or partition, it has the same problems as any other recovery software has in rescueing compressed files like Mpeg and Mp3 and encoded stuff.How did your hard drive crash?  What happened?  I think that might determine if your data can be recovered.  I wouldn't worry about paying $$$ about getting music files back...especially if they are from p2pI had been using the computer, with no unusual sounds coming from the hard drive. I then went to watch TV and after a few minutes I turned around and noticed the Gateway LOGO on my screen. I went to computer and it would not do anything. So I turned it off and back on and that's when I heard the hard drive making a clicking sound while booting up. I get the notice hard drive not found. I downloaded PCInspector and it does not find the bad drive. I have it in the computer as a slave drive since I went and bought another hard drive. It looks like it might be beyond repair. I was not worried about music files, just some pics and a few documents that I wanted back. Thanks Quote

...I heard the hard drive making a clicking sound while booting up...

Another thing I have noticed also, after trying to start computer with corrupt hard drive installed, the hard drive is very hot to the touch after only one start up. I have even been told to put in freezer for a few hours and then try it. I have tried everything.

I have tried the freezer thing with no luck. So you are saying find another 40 gig western digital and go from there? Is it difficult to change the platters out?

..Is it difficult to change the platters out?

helpMore INFORMATION needed.

This is not a BULLETIN BOARD.

I got this laptop from a friend & was told it had been working ok, but would freeze up on occasion.   The user would pull the battery to cut power & reboot, which apparently worked.

Then, upon booting, "save to disk file not available/disabled" or something to that effect would appear, but it would boot.  Now it won't boot.

I'd like to format the hard drive (wipe clean) & install a new XP Home OS I have.

How might I accomplish this?Reset the BIOS to DEFAULT / fail safe settings?You said :  "Toshiba CF-47 Toughbook"
Isn't this a PANASONIC?Did I say, Toshiba?  I meant Panasonic, sorry.

It behaves as DESCRIBED with all settings restored in Set Up to Default Settings.

I believe this includes BIOS.  Are safe settings the same as booting in Safe Mode?

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Did I say, Toshiba?  I meant Panasonic, sorry.

I believe this includes BIOS.  Are safe settings the same as booting in Safe Mode?

• Ensure the laptop is not overheating
  
• Reformat the HDD and ensure that you are doing a full format
  
• Use a legal copy of Windows XP
  
• Clean the Windows XP CD.
  

I've done all 4 bullets in yourlatest post, Raptor, to no avail.


I don't understand Merlin's post

I have an Iomega Jaz pci ultra SCSI card which I've installed in a BRAND new IBM Think Centre.  This is connected to a Jazz 2 Gb Drive.  The computer does not recognize the Jazz Drive.  HELP with installation would be greatly appreciated.  It is an external drive.Iomega sometimes do not require drivers and often its very simple but there are occasions when a drivers set can help you can get a set from the link below, there is ALSO a help group etc.

https://iomega-na-en.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/iomega_na_en.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=16442&p_sid=9fVFoQLh&p_lva=&p_sp=cF9zcmNoPSZwX3NvcnRfYnk9JnBfZ3JpZHNvcnQ9JnBfcm93X2NudD0zMzgmcF9wcm9kX2x2bDE9MiZwX3Byb2RfbHZsMj01NyZwX3BhZ2U9MQ**&p_li=Is the plug an plug enabled in the bios! what!....you ASKED....when you plug another piece of hardware in does it work!

ok my computer specs

motherboard - pc chips m863g

processor - amd sempron 2200+ *(this is when overclocked)

WINDOWS xp professional

ok the things is my computer wont turn on. nothing at all. i cant access the bios menu. i PUSH the power button and.... nothing, not EVEN the fans start. no lights come on. i am wondering if anything has come out of place on the motherboard, or if its my processor that has overheated.

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processor - amd sempron 2200+ *(this is when overclocked)

COMP WONT TURN ON!!!!

how do i reset the BIOs if i cant turn it on. i tried reseting the dim switches. but even after that it wont turn on.