Monday, 7 August 2006
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| motherboard to an ATX case Guest 03:26:37 |
| | Is there a way to connect a Dell Optiplex motherboard to an ATX case?
I noticed my ATX case doesn't have the Dell 6-pin Power_2 connector.
What's up with that?
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| need motherboard recommendations Todd and Margo Chester 02:37:32 |
| | Hi All,
I am looking for a 975 based motherboard to run a
core 2 duo processor. Supermicro decided not to support
the 975 (only 965 -- rats!).
Does anyone have a recommendation for a HIGH QUALITY
motherboard? At least as high as Supermicro?
Thanks,
-T
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| Laptop SpeedStep not enabled? Halexi 02:18:45 |
| | I have a Compaq Presario 2500. The CPU seems to be running always at
1.99Ghz. And the fan is constantly at high speed. Power options is set for
Laptop / Notebook. SpeedStep for Pentium4 should be included in Windows XP
but I am not sure why it does not seem to work. Any ideas?
--
Halexi
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| random computer shutoffs, no bsod or errors Guest 01:15:22 |
| | This is becoming a serious and frequent problem so i hope someone can
help.
We have a computer that we bought from a computer show in boston and
the manufacturer did not leave us with easy support. Here is the
problem:
At random times when the computer is booted into windows xp the
computer will shutdown. Sometimes it happens during startup and other
times it happens when you're doing something important. I don't know
much about hardware (which is probably where the problem resides
because we have clean sweeped our hard drive a few times). Anyway, this
is kind of annoying because it corrupts files. Today something popped
up in the taskbar and told me that firefox's config file had been
corrupted.
Anyway, if anyone could point me in the right direction as to fixing
the problem of sudden shutoffs I would greatly appreciate it. I think
it's hardware, but which piece should I be looking at?
Thanks in advance,
John
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| 4/3 Gig RAM limitation problem Guest 01:15:22 |
| | So I've been reading up on RAM limitation issues with a 32 bit OS
install.
Found out after I installed 4 1GB DDR400 sticks in my mobo and XP (32
bit) with SP2 and all updates only shows 3.25. I have an Athlon64 CPU
and an NF4 SLI motherboard.
Need the RAM for I wish to run Virtual Server instances (atleast two,
one for Server 2003 and one for Linux, or attempt anyways).
So, is there a way I can get this 32bit Windows to recognise the entire
amount, so that my Virtual Machines can lay claim to that needed RAM?
Thanks.
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| drive that supports dvd + r dual layer discs, that doesn't ! Tony C 01:01:56 |
| | i have a disc drive that is supposed to be able to use 8.5 gig discs to
record when required but it seems only to recognise 4.7 or cd
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| pin layout Guest 00:03:12 |
| | Anyone know what the pin layout is for the "panel" connector on a Dell
Optiplex?
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Sunday, 6 August 2006
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| USB ports that cause electric shocks when plugging in flash drive Arvo 23:56:02 |
| | I occasionally plug my USB flash drive into a computer at a cybercafe,
and notice that the metal parts of the flash drive give me a shock (a
small, low voltage shock but a shock nevertheless.)
At other cybercafes, I don't have this problem. Just at some.
Can this damage my flash drive? What is wrong with the computer that
causes it to do this?
So far my drive is still working after suffering a number of these
incidents. Also, I have continued using the drive when it was plugged
into one of these rogue USB ports, and it still functioned.
Thanks for any insight.
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| Lost Logitech wireless mouse and transmitter Bobby 23:36:13 |
| | I recently purchased a Logitech DiNovo cordless desktop (the one with the
separate numeric keypad) but I can't find the mouse or wireless transmitter.
I have the keyboard, numeruic keypad and station for the wireless
transmitter.
Can I simply but another Logitech wireless mouse (and transmitter) and use
that? Or is each set uniquely coded?
Cheers.
Bobby
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| Front Side Bus bandwidth matching memory bandwidth... Kilowatt 22:55:13 |
| | Hi...thanks to read.
I wish to build a new computer based on the ASUS P5LD2. The cpu that will be
installed will run on 800MHz FSB. Yet, i've read that the memory bandwidth,
as much as possible, must match the fsb bandwidth. The maximum DDR2 speed
that the P5LD2 accepts is 667MHz. It is a waste to install more that two
DDR2 400MHz in dual-channel, considering that the theorical bandwidth of
those modules together is 6400MB/sec wich is the bandwith of the 800MHz fsb?
In the mean time i'm still googling to get more info. T IA for your reply.
--
Alain(alias:Kilowatt)
Montr?al Qu?bec
PS: 1000 excuses for grammatical errors or
omissions, i'm a "pure" french canadian! 
(If replying also by e-mail, remove
"no spam" from the adress.)
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| Is timed drive power-down really needed? Jp 22:40:02 |
| | I was wondering if the powering off of drives after so many minutes/hours of
inactivity is really needed for modern quality units.
I have some large, but slightly older, hard drives that I am phasing out
with newer models. As I was replacing one, someone said that it is better to
keep drives powered on all the time, and that stop-and-go routines actually
wear them out faster. Actually my older drives also take almost 30 seconds
to awaken from an access request at times!
Besides, "technological improvements enable these drives to be on 365/24/7
as long as adequate ventilation and cooling is provided", as I heard. And,
MTBFs of drives are getting bigger, as specs on maker sites indicate.
Normally I set my monitor to power down in 1 hour and the drives are set to
do likewise in 5 hours. I am thinking of changing the power setting to never
power down my hard drives if what I heard is right.
(I am talking about the Windows power settings here and not the BIOS one)
Can anybody advise, please?
Regards and thanks in anticipation.
JP
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| Horizontal lines on monitor screen Frankiemac 22:20:02 |
| | Recently, short horizontal lines started appearing on my monitor screen. When
I move the cursor around, little white lines appear as well. When I reboot
the computer the problem goes away. What is causing this problem and how do I
solve it? My computer is a Dell Dimension 4100 running Windows ME. The
monitor is a brand new Optiquest Q9 flat-panel display. This problem occured
on my old M990 Dell monitor too. Thank you in advance.
Frank
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| Re: Loss of video and power options when upgraing to XP pro Johnstone 22:09:50 |
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How to fix: The solution is very simple. Go to Device
Manager/System Devices/VIA CPU to AGP Controller/Driver
Update/Don't search (Install from list/I will choose) and
select VIA Tech (orCPU) to AGP controller. This will
install the drivers, pci.sys and viaagpi.sys. Reboot and
the Video display adapter, S3 Graphics Pro Savage DDR
will appear in the device listing, and the other
features will be restored (S3 advanced display tabs, and
ACPI power options).
Hi - dont know if you will get this as it was 2003 when you posted this
reply - just to let you know you saved me a lot of hassle getting this
via etc back on to my computer to make the monitor pic to work right.
other people said you had to download this and unlock zip, then burn that
or it was other things. But your fix was simple - you got my computer back
working again for the chrismas hols and releived a lot of strain with
computer not working right- thank you
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johnstone
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| 1 or 2 sticks of Memory? Dansker 18:57:03 |
| | Does it matter speedwise if i buy 1 stick of 1GB og 2 of 512MB ??
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| xp sees hard disk as 32gb + unallocated space Guest 18:45:31 |
| | I had an IDE Samsung 80GB HDD in an external USB2 enclosure, but the
enclosure stopped working so I put installed it internally. In Windows
(XP) it showed it as only 31.5GB, and I marked the partition active in
the disk manangement MMC built in to windows (right click on My
computer and choose "manage"). I realised then I had accidently set the
jumpers on the drive to 32GB-mode!
I changed to jumpers back to "slave" and it shows now in Windows Disk
Managment as two partitions, 31.5GB and 43.06 "unallocated".
I'm worried that setting the "32GB" partition to active rewrote
something on disk to make it think it had a 32GB partition. I've tried
swapping out the hard disk, uninstalling, reinstalling, and rebooting,
to see if XP will see it in its original format but no joy - it still
sees it as two partitons (one unformateed, the other unallocated space)
(I've tried a partition repair programs but for some reason it doesn't
even see the disk at all). BIOS on boot shows the disk as recognised
with its full 80GB capactiy.
Ash.
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| External Hard Disc problem Birre 18:16:51 |
| | Hi,
I hope I'm in the right group for this problem...
I have an external hard disc, placed in an icy box... never had any
problems, all my backups are on the drive...
But yesterday, when I plugged the external hard disc in, the power went
off right when i plugged the usb in
When I don't plug the usb in, the power can stay forever...
Has anyone had this problem yet? I hope someone can help me, cuz I have
a new laptop , and I really need the setup and backup files! 
Thank you
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| Unable to access USB memory stick disktype RAW Bodo 18:15:42 |
| | Hi,
I've recently copied files from a Windows XP prof system to my USB memory
stick
which was FAT32 formated.
When finished copying I connect the stick to another Win XP prof system I'm
unable to access the device by Windows
explorer, because Windows states that the device fileformat is RAW.
Any ideas how to change the fileformat back to FAT32 without any dataloss?
Thanks in advance
-Bodo
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| My Wireless Mouse Just Stopped Working Saltyseaweed 17:50:04 |
| | Hi,
I've been using MS wireless mouse (Notebook 3000) with no problem. But
after I installed the latest security definition (on 8/5/2006), my mouse
acted erratically for a bit then stopped working entirely. Device Manager
says there is no problem, and USB recognizes the device correctly when I pull
it out and plug it back in. But the pointer simply would not move. I
reinstalled the driver, with no effect.
What should I do? What went wrong?
Thanks in advance for your help.
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| Have to assign a drive letter each time I use any portable device Fitz 17:46:12 |
| | I recently had a new Asus K8V-MX Motherboard fitted on my Mesh PC since
which time, no portable devices are seen in My Computer. They are
picked up and correctly identified on the systray, but each time I want
to use any flash drive or portable device I have to assign it a drive
letter through Windows XP (Home Edition) Disk Management.
Even then it is only visible in Windows Explorer where I can actually
see and access my files. No portable device ever shows up in My
Computer.
Is it perhaps something strange in the Registry that may be causing
this? I've had a quick look in USB area and all looks fine.
All devices work, the USB port settings are fine, and there ar no
device conflicts showing in Device Manager or that show when I run
msinfo32.
The drives are all checked using TweakUI, but have red question marks
against the ones not currently allocated.
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| Firewire not recognised Ray Wylie 17:14:02 |
| | I can not get Windows Xp to recognise the 1394 interface on my Asus K8N4-E
motherboard, it does not show in device manager. It is enabled in the BIOS
(flashed to latest version).
I have tried XP SP1 & SP2.
Assuming it was a fault with the M/B I installed a PCI Firewire card it is
also not recognised, with or without the onboard being enabled or disabled.
I have tried with a more powerful power supply to ensure that the 12v line
is supplying enough wattage. Any advice or help would be most appreciated
Rgds Ray
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| My USB Mp3 player will not show up in My Computer!? Mariaw 16:43:02 |
| | Hi Everyone,
i have recently been given a mp3 player which I am having a problem with.
the previous owner did not have the problem as I have seen it plugged into
their computer with no problem.
When i plug the usb in I do not get the screen up that asks me what I want
to do next. I cannot see the device in My computer under a drive letter.
I have checked device manager and all is well.
I have assigned a letter to it in Disk Management but it still doesn't show
in my computer, plus when i restart computer the assigned letter has gone and
I'm back to square one. I can access the contents of the MP3 player from disk
management but without it showing in my computer i cannot add any new tracks
to it.
I have tried all usb ports on the computer (4 on back and 2 on front case)
and no joy with any of them. I have my cable modem plugged in via usb and
always works fine.
I have Windows Home XP with SP2 and my hard drive is a Maxtor 6L080L0.
Is there something obvious that i am doing wrong? Does anyone have any ideas
that I have not tried? Please it is driving me mad?!
Many Thanks In Advance
Maria
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| Hardware recomendation needed Josh 15:29:20 |
| | Can I upgrade this in steps or do I really need a new motherboard and
CPU at the same time? In other words, are there any new motherboards
that will accept my CPU and let me upgrade to something better in the
future?
Cheap SOYO motherboard
P4 3.0 Prescott CPU (Socket 478)
8X AGP video
2X512 MB DDR 400 RAM.
Thanks,
Josh
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| Computer overheats Jeffrey 10:04:57 |
| | I have a Sony desktop computer. It overheats often. While I'm using
the computer, the fan suddenly spins up and the computer crashes. This
happens very often.
I have three fans in the computer: CPU, power supply, and rear case
fan. The power supply fan also functions as an exit fan. I have
visually noticed that the case and CPU fans are regular fans, but the
power supply fan is thermo-controlled. It is usually running very
slow, or even not at all. How can I make it run constantly?
Also, are there any creative places to add a fan? I'd like to add one
to the front of my case, but there is no space, with the CD drives and
the USB ports. I also don't have any space for a PCI slot fan.
Thanks,
Jeff
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| USB Drive & Hub asking for drivers? Ben 09:41:01 |
| | Hi,
Just brought a couple of cheap USB hubs, and some USB flash drives. On most
of our computers (windows xp Sp2) you can plug then in, it finds them, and
they work with out asking for drivers. However on 2 of our PCs (also xp
sp2), the new hardware wizard pops up, asking for drivers, as I don't have
any, it fails.
Does anyone know how to fix this problem?
Cheers
Ben
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