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- New Build PC - Powers up but no post???
- Please can someone shed some light on my problem. I have just built a new PC.C2D E6300Asrock 4 Core Dual VSTA Motherboard2 Gb DDR 400 Xpert Vision X1600 Pro AGP Graphics CardWith this all put together I turn it on. Fans all spinning (PSU,GPU and CPU)Initially the keyboard lights flash...
- Tags: Video cards, Corporate communications, adb2011@..., Mobo, video card, video
- Discussion threads 2007-11-21
- DVD drive "stuck"
- I have Vista and a Pioneer A09 DVD Burner and it is currently stuck with the last CD I inserted (Office 10) so whether there is a disc in the drive or none at all or the drive is open, all it says in explorer is D: Office...
- Tags: Microsoft Office, riveraam@..., Mobo, DVD-drive
- Discussion threads 2007-11-20
- I made a big mistake, but now can I forgive myself
- I build my ownI agree, whole heartedly. I am an avid DIYer and have a long running technical background in both computers and HVAC-R (please don't ask how those to correlate) My first attempt at building my own PC went famously. That is until I attempted to swap out my...
- Tags: PRODUCTIVITY, Retail, Processors, akklaxon@..., Mobo, computer
- Discussion threads 2007-11-16
- Use old Atx case with nu MoBo?
- Hi there, I am somewhat perplexed on how to go about rebuilding a new,updated computer,so I have a few questions. I have about a four year old CSCOMET ATX Computer case with a 300W PSU I purchased at pcinfinity online. it was pretty much ready to go except...
- Tags: Consumer electronics, Processors, rivrbyte, Mobo, E-SATA
- Discussion threads 2007-11-13
- pc stalls after ram upgrade...
- I am trying to upgrade to 1gb of memory using 2 kingston 512mb 133mhz NON-ecc cl3 168pin dimmsapparently these work on my motherboard: 'http://www.ec.kingston.com/ecom/configurator_new/models.asp?System=&Distributor=0&OriginalSysPN=&Manufacturer=&KTCPartNo=KVR133X64C3%2F512&root=&LinkBack=&submit1=Click+Here'...this is found on the MSI website :Main Memory• Supports four memory banks using two 168-pin unbuffered DIMM. • Supports a maximum memory size of 1GB (256MB...
- Tags: Chipsets, Memory, PC, guydaniel@..., dimm, mobo, RAM, chipset
- Discussion threads 2007-11-14
- CPU Upgrade Problem
- I have a Gateway 500L with an Intel P4 1.6ghz, 256mb, 400mhz fsb processor. The mobo is Intel D845PT. I wanted to upgrade the processor to 2.4ghz, 512mb, 400mhz fsb processor (SL6S9). I have downloaded the latest bios, which Gateway says will support this processor. Intel also...
- Tags: Processors, mobo, Mayhem1969, processor, heatsink, CPU
- Discussion threads 2007-11-03
- PCIe card issues...again. Card not recognized.
- I have a GeForce 7600 GS PCIe w/512MB RAM.When I first installed it everything was grrreat!One day out of nowhere, all games now ran on "fast forward", making them impossible to play. When trying to tweak or re-install the graphics card the PNY(yes, PNY) driver disc says "none installed" for...
- Tags: Video cards, Games, mobo, leek07@..., PNY, video card, fast forward, game
- Discussion threads 2007-10-27
- AGP Graphics Card In K8M800 MoBo
- Im trying to install a Radeon X1300 Graphics card agp Into my Motherboard ( K8M80-M7A )When the monitor is plugged into the Card instead of the MoBo, I get the message "no signal input", but when its in the Mobo it works fine.Device manager fails to even realise that...
- Tags: Video cards, AGP Graphics, j-e-allen@..., Device Manager, card, AGP, Mobo, jumper, BIOS, graphics
- Discussion threads 2007-10-19
- HELP - PCU, Motherboard, Power Supply or Case is dead ?1?
- Hi dear reader,Weeks ago I built my first pc.It worked just fine for 4 beautiful days. One day when I walked into my room and moved my mouse I discovered that my pc had turned off?! It would not start up again since then. The ONLY thing that does happens...
- Tags: bartemedus@..., power supply, mobo, CPU, PC, motherboard
- Discussion threads 2007-09-14
- computer wont start
- I recently purchased a new comp case to replace my older one I got everything put in the new case and pluged everything in but it wont start up the only response i get is the processor fan light shines but shuts offOverlooked insulatorsThe biggest fault causing problem on MOBO...
- Tags: Corporate governance, Corporate communications, PRODUCTIVITY, brucethefatass@..., board, Mobo, computer
- Discussion threads 2007-08-24
- Problems booting new PC
- I recently built a PC with all new parts except for the hard drive & DVD burner. The PC has a 600W power supply w/ a 512 MB Gigabyte video card and and an AMD +6000 X2 processor. When I boot the PC, I do not hear a...
- Tags: Video cards, Corporate communications, barry.earles@..., video card, power supply, video, system fan, Mobo, PC, ATX
- Discussion threads 2007-07-26
- Can a mobo really consume processors?
- Hi, first of all, I owe much appreciation to anyone who can help me here. I recently bought and built a new computer, as did two of my brothers. I got mine up and running wonderfully, and started working on my elder's comp (he's stationed in Korea and can't work...
- Tags: Processors, smilaxryl@..., processor, motherboard, mobo, core voltage, EVGA
- Discussion threads 2007-07-24
- need advice on a new PC rebuild..
- Hi, I am using what I consider an archaic Compaq AMD 1.2 CPU, with 256 Ram,WinXP. I use Photoshop and recently been working with huge image files that take extremely long amounts of time to work with because the lack of memory or CPU. I don't have...
- Tags: PCI, rivrbyte, PC, CPU, Mobo, power supply, video
- Discussion threads 2007-06-29
- changing motherboards
- I'm wanting to change out my motherboard which is not the problem. The last time I did this Window XP Pro had to be reinstalled because of the changes made to the computer. Is there an easy way around have to reinstall every thing again?Not reallyI've changed motherboards before and...
- Tags: wormsbefamily, motherboard, Mobo
- Discussion threads 2007-06-21
- Testing Maxtor SATA HDD
- Afternoon All...I am hoping someone on here will be able to point me in the direction of a decent tool, or at the very least confirm my suspicions!I nearly always build my own pc... However, I just bought a pre-build, and after 2 days it failed to boot, saying "I/O...
- Tags: BIOS, PRODUCTIVITY, rickwakeham@..., hard drive, disk, RMA, tool
- Discussion threads 2007-06-13
- Testing Maxtor SATA HDD
- Afternoon All...I am hoping someone on here will be able to point me in the direction of a decent tool, or at the very least confirm my suspicions!I nearly always build my own pc... However, I just bought a pre-build, and after 2 days it failed to boot, saying "I/O...
- Tags: BIOS, PRODUCTIVITY, rickwakeham@..., disk, hard drive, Maxtor Corp., tool
- Discussion threads 2007-06-13
- What else do I need to replace a MoBo?
- Hi, I am about to replace a dead Motherboard in a dead PC (Emachines W2888). I've done some reasearch and found the exact type of MoBo I need (ATX Socket 478 boards). I found some nice deals on Ebay for a MoBo ranging from $30 - $60. ...
- Tags: Corporate governance, fcui21@..., Mobo, board
- Discussion threads 2007-05-11
- Fried Mobo after power flicker?
- Hi, a friend of mine has an HP 8756c which was running xp home until a few days ago. It was plugged into a surge protector and the power went off and came back on, but the computer would only show the blue HP Invent screen. The hdd light is...
- Tags: Keyboards, power supply, astrodude50@..., memory, keyboard, BIOS, Mobo, beep, Hewlett-Packard Co., processor
- Discussion threads 2007-05-03
- Losing mouse and keyboard during windows installation
- HiAfter installing a new motherboard, my mouse and keyboard stop responding when windowsXP boots up. I've re-tried with a different USB mouse and keyboard and a PS/2 mouse and keyboard with no success.I attempted to repair the windows installation using the repair facility on the windowsXP disc.I have mouse...
- Tags: Keyboards, Mice, haku66@..., keyboard, mobo, window, mouse
- Discussion threads 2007-05-02
- is my motherboard fried? thoughts please
- from this information could any of you tell me with certainty if my mobo is fried?:-when i power on the computer i don't get a picture but I DO get a continuous single beep (separated by 5-6 secs of silence).-Upon inspecting the RAM there were 3 gold connectors which were...
- Tags: Memory, pomerleau@..., RAM, Mobo, motherboard, dimm
- Discussion threads 2007-03-26
