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 | Just for the record, a 32-bit Windows operating system will recognize up to 4GB of RAM, but will not show the total amount because of the draw from critical functions such as the system BIOS, motherboard resources, memory mapped I/O, AGP, PCI, PCI-E, and other memory allocations for PCI devices. … |
| | Nvidia has recently admitted that there is a problem with their Nvidia GeForce 8M Series. Symptoms include either not being able to display anything, or having colored lines across the screen. [url]http://www.consumeraffairs.com/news04/2008/08/nvidia.html[/url]  |
| | What is the make and model of this computer? If you know this, you can google it to find out what the manufacturer of the BIOS is. You can find the beep codes for most BIOS [url=http://www.pchell.com/hardware/beepcodes.shtml]here[/url].  |
| | You can purchase the jack at several different places, here is one. This is pc mounted and will require being able to access both sides of the motherboard to remove the old one and install the new one. I could find specific instructions for removing your motherboard, perhaps [this](http://repair4laptop.org/notebook_hard_drive.html) site … |
| | Look in the Device Manager to see if there are any errors under DVD/CD-ROM. Double click on the drive and see if it is listed as working properly. For the USB device, in Device Manager right click on the monitor icon at the top of the column and click on … |
| | Re: 512MB to 256MB Where are you reading this figure, System Properties, or System Information. If it is under System Properties the figure that you are reading isn't you total physical memory like you will find in the System Information. Check to make sure that the modules are properly seated, they could have come …  |
| | Re: xp crash Can you boot into Safe Mode? If you can run the chkdsk from there. Otherwise you will need the disk to access the recovery console. |
| | Epoxy will work. You may wish to rough up the area that you are going to be applying it to with some sand paper so that you get a good bond.  |
| | [b]The purpose of this procedure is to bypass the motherboard to test the PSU.[/b] [b][color=red] Caution:[/color][/b] [b]This procedure will involve working with live 12VDC electrical potentials which if handled improperly may lead to electrical shock. Proper precautions should also be taken to prevent electrostatic discharges (ESDs) within the case of … |
| | The fan is thermally controlled, the higher the CPU temperature goes, the faster the fan will run. The thermal compound enhances the thermal convection between the CPU and the heat sink. Without the thermal compound the CPU could actually overheat and damage it. There is a temperature set point for … |
| | 10.7V is too low for a 12V rail, I would buy another PSU. |
| | [url=http://www.rhyshaden.com/pcbuild.htm]This[/url] site has a tutorial for building a computer, with this you should be able to identify and install the cards in their proper location. I will add a caution, electrostatic shock can kill some of the board components, to avoid this touch the metal of the case before you … |
| | The motherboard shorts out two wire in the harness from the PSU to turn the PSU on, so the PSU will not turn on without those to wire being shorted. You can use the following technique to determine if the PSU is working. [b]The purpose of this procedure is to … |
| | What model is you emachine? Some models they used a Bestec PSU which is not only renowned for failing, but taking th motherboard along with it. Once we know what model you have we can find out if it was installed with that brand of PSU. Other than the CPU … |
| | Problem with moving hard drive [color=green]When you take a hdd with a Windows OS installed on it that you have been using on one computer and then install it as a master in another computer you are asking for major problems. The excerpt below is from a [url=http://www.intel.com/support/chipsets/iaa/sb/cs-009290.htm]Intel[/url] article which … |
| | That RAM should work with that motherboard. How do you have the RAM populated in the slots? Have you tried the modules one at a time? |
| | You need to add the thermal compound, this enhances the thermal convection from the heat spreader of the CPU to the heat sink. It's a must! |
| | Re: hp lockout You can reformat and start all over again. Can you see the remaining 40GB in the Disk Management? If so right click on it and format it, you will then be able to use it. |
| | Does the fan in the PSU come on when you press the on button? |
 | Re: Memory brands Some manufacturer's enjoy a better reputation than others, but it's like automobile manufacturer's, they all build a good car, but some build high performance cars as well. If you were going to be overclocking I would go with something like Crucial's Ballistix, this would be their high performance modules. Another …  |
| | These are the CPUs that are supported by that motherboard. * Intel Core Duo E6x00 with Dual Core technology * Pentium D 9xx series Dual Core * Pentium D 8xx series * Pentium 4 6x1 series * Pentium 4 6xx series * Pentium 4 5xx series * Pentium 4 LGA-775 |
| | The graphics card you have listed is power hungry, and is the largest determining factor when it comes to choosing a PSU for this build. If you are going to only be running one card you will need a minumum 600W PSU, if you are going to run two you …  |
| | If you can see the XP logo, then it doesn't sound like a graphics card problem. Can you boot into safe mode? If you can try doing a system restore. [b]Start> All Programs> Accessories> System Tools> System Restore[/b]. When this opens make sure that "[b]Restore my computer to an earlier … |
| | Would you please post the make and model of your computer. If you can find out what the manufacturer of you hard drive is you should be able to go to the manufacturer's web site and download their diagnostic tool. You will need to burn this to a CD and … |
| | Yes you can upgrade, any one of [url=http://www.newegg.com/Store/SubCategory.aspx?SubCategory=380&name=Laptop-Hard-Drives]these[/url] will work. If you decide to go for the 7200 RPM, be aware that there is a trade off for speed with battery amp hours, this means that the faster drive will deplete you battery faster. [url=http://repair4laptop.org/notebook_hard_drive.html]This[/url] site may not have you … |
| | S.M.A.R.T. is a industry standard, and yes, you should be able to disable it in the BIOS. If you have any concerns you can go to the web site of the manufacturer of your hdd and download their diagnostic tool to check the condition of it. |
| | The hard drive requires 15% free space for file swap space. I agree with Grumpier, I would add a second hdd, because of the size of this hdd I'm guessing that your current hdd is a ATA or PATA (IDE). I would add a second PATA hdd and set the … |
| | Have you tried another USB port with the hdd? There is a problem with USB ports where the Selective Suspend feature in the registry will occasionally not wake when it should, you can try the following to see if this is what is happening. Start> right click on My Computer> … |
| | What you are describing could also be overheating. Try taking a can of air and blow out the insides, especially around the fan which is positioned of the CPU. |
| | Re: Sound Card Error Did the audio card come with a CD for its drivers? Are you sure the card is properly seated? |
 | Try running a chkdsk. [b]How to run chkdsk from My Computer[/b] Go to [b]Start[/b] and click on [b]My Computer[/b]. Right click on the drive in which you want chkdsk to run. The C: drive is usually contains your operating system. Click on [b]Properties[/b] and click the [b]Tools[/b] tab. In the … |
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| | Let's stop the automatic restarts first, and then the next time that it has a problem it will post an error. Please copy this error exactly and post it back here. [b]Start> right click on My Computer> Properties> Advanced> Startup and Recovery.[/b] Under startup and Recovery click on Settings, uncheck … |
| | You need to provide the Make and Model of the motherboard. Of you can google the Make and Model for the user's manual to find out what the front panel header pinout is. |
| | Registry cleaners if used improperly can delete parts of the registry. That model was one of the first to be shipped with the D: recovery partition. Pressing F11 at the start up should start the recovery process. You may wish to google this for more specific instructions. |
| | Re: dead Can you boot into Safe Mode? If you have the Windows installation CD boot from it, if the computer boots from this then your problem is either with the OS or the hdd. If the computer boots from the CD immediately press the ESC key to stop the installation. If … |
| | Re: CPU Gives sound If this is a desktop open the case and see if you can isolate the noise. If you think it is coming from the hdd you can take a long handled wooden or plastic spoon and place the end of the handle to the hdd case and the other end … |
| | I have a friend that has a similar problem with her computer, and I took a scouring pad and placed it in between the plastic front cover and the perforated metal of the case where the air is drawn in as a filter. [url=http://www.3m.com/us/home_leisure/scotchbrite/products/scrubbing_scouring.html]This[/url] is what I used as a … |
| | By stuffed they mean that is is toast, that may not be the case. I you have a Voltmeter, set it to the DC scale and see if you have any output from the power adapter. Are you sure that the adapter is plugged in properly at the wall as … |
| | What you are describing are the classic symptoms of overheating. When you take it apart to clean it use a can of inert air to blow it out. If you place a pencil through the blade of the fan before you blow it out it will more effective. [url=http://repair4laptop.org/notebook_hard_drive.html]This[/url] site … |
| | Check to see if AVG is running a scan at start up, if it is change it to another time. |
| | Asus generally builds good motherboards, as to whether this is a good board for you would depend on what you plan to use this computer for. |
| | Acer uses ATX form factor PSUs, and that PSU is ATX PSU, no problems. This is one of the better PSUs out there, and will sufficient for one or both of those cards. |
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| | Does anything happen when you press the power button? Fan spin, LEDs light up? |
| | What kind of hdd and CD drive are these, IDE or SATA? Do you have the CD-ROM set as the first device in the boot order in the BIOS?  |
| | Does the drive show up in My Computer? Have you looked in the Device Manager to see if it has any errors? [b]Start> right click on My Computer> Manage> Device Manager[/b]. If there is only the monitor icon in the right side pane click on the box to the left … |
| | Overheating is one of the most common causes of older computers shutting down. Try blowing it out with a can of air. [url=http://repair4laptop.org/disassembly_dell.html]This[/url] site may provide you with useful information for disassembling the laptop. |
| | If these are IDE drives you will need to set the jumper on the rear of the drives to Master and Slave. You will want to set the hdd as the Master. |
| | [b]The purpose of this procedure is to bypass the motherboard to test the PSU.[/b] [color=#FF0000] Caution:[/color] [b]This procedure will involve working with live 12VDC electrical potentials which if handled improperly may lead to electrical shock. Proper precautions should also be taken to prevent electrostatic discharges (ESDs) within the case of … |
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