fren,

You can only disable a device from the BIOS. Otherwise, the OS will pick up on the connected device and try to configure it, every time. Otherwise, just unplug them. As far as booting...

chopstix,

You've fitted them both, but have you tried booting the system with only the new stick?

Try this: http://www.memtest86.com/

Download and burn the ISO file to a CD. The CD is...

SAZAR,

Update your sound card drivers. Do not use Windows Update to do this. Please visit the sound card manufacture’s website for the correct driver.

J_

sneekypete,

You'll be fine with either of the two 3-pin connectors. You may also be able to find an adapter for the 4-pin if you are set on using the variable CPU fan speeds.

J_

sneekypete,

Some links to help you out.

http://www.dewassoc.com/support/bios/escd.htm
http://www.pcguide.com/ts/x/sys/booterrGBER23-c.html...

Silverion,

As a last pitch effort, I would recommend AIDA32. The actual software creator was employed by Lavalys Consulting Group, Inc., which in turn adopted the AIDA32 software as well. I...

stupidenator,

Your motherboard will identify the locations where you plug the 80wire ribbon cables (widest cable in the computer). You should have two slots, however, depending on your motherboard...

tentuxius,

No, but good effort though. Well you said you swapped the memory, so what's left? Only you know what you've done. I would run a diagnostic utility (outside of windows) to check the...

tentuxius,

I'm still not convinced it's a hardware issue. Try: http://service.futuremark.com/servlet/Index;jsessionid=AGGHGMKCDAMG?pageid=/support/search&categoryid=9&search=1

J_

tentuxius,

Update your video drivers for sure.

Remember to uninstall, reboot, reinstall. For ATI and nVidia removal: http://www.driverheaven.net/cleaner/

J_