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- Understand how SuperFetch uses RAM to enhance system performance
- Microsoft Windows Vista uses an applet called SuperFetch to manage memory. Greg Shultz explains how SuperFetch works and what it does to enhance the performance of your system. by Greg Shultz
- Tags: Application, Microsoft Word, Performance, Microsoft Windows XP, I/O, Microsoft Windows Vista, Defragmenter, RAM, Disk Defragmenter, SuperFetch, Microsoft Windows Vista (Longhorn), Memory, Operating Systems, Microsoft Windows, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Greg Shultz
- Blog posts 2008-07-09
- The "insecure memory" FAQ
- There are times when a user of a free and open source operating system like FreeBSD or Debian GNU/Linux might encounter a warning or error message that looks something like this: "Warning: using insecure memory!" A likely moment might be the first time one uses GnuPG, because it's...
- Tags: Security, Disk, Window, Problem, Data, Microsoft Corp., RAM, GnuPG, Swapfile, TrueCrypt, Microsoft Windows, Construction, Memory, Operating Systems, Software, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Chad Perrin
- Blog posts 2008-05-14
- Improving Windows XP Performance Part III
- What is the system cache? The system cache is responsible for the system performance of your computer. The cache acts as a buffer between your computer's processor and the memory that serves it. The presence of the cache allows the processor to do its work while waiting much less...
- Tags: Performance, Paging, Memory, RAM, File, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, Operating Systems, Software, Steven Warren
- Blog posts 2008-04-24
- Random beeps, no video
- I opened my case the other day to clean a lot of excess dust that had gathered in the case fans and such using some compressed air. In the midst of my cleaning frenzy, I took the CPU fan off of the motherboard, as well as my RAM. I replaced...
- Tags: Corporate communications, Memory, PCI, Video cards, mgill@..., motherboard, beep, RAM, video
- Discussion threads 2007-11-25
- Computer will not turn on
- Hi, I am assembling a home theater pc, using a silverstone lc-20m case,foxconn nf4uk8aa motherboard,amd 64 cpu,seasonic s-12 500w psu and 1Gb of ram, when i got all of the above assembled i then tried to prower up the system as a test,but nothing happen no lights,no fans, nothing, if...
- Tags: Keyboards, Corporate governance, Memory, computer, brendan.nugent@..., motherboard, RAM
- Discussion threads 2007-11-23
- Can someone offer some direction on a RAM issue?
- Hello - Thank you for taking the time to help me. I have an older Sony Vaio (almost 4 years), and I have problems with my RAM not operating at full capacity, or anywhere near it. Until today, when I tried to install Dreamweaver, it hasn't mattered. The problem I...
- Tags: rentthese, memory stick, BIOS, RAM, memory
- Discussion threads 2007-11-17
- ram not compatible
- i have a pc at home which has a 128mb since it runs so slow really slow i change the ram to512 mb but im not sure what type. when i try to turn it on. the monitor wont work but the cpu still is turned on. my question is...
- Tags: Memory, Desktops, teryoblue@..., RAM, PC
- Discussion threads 2007-11-14
- 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
- Disposing of obsolete computer equipment
- Every couple of years, because of hardware upgrades and repairs, I'm faced with hoards of old computer equipment. It's all stuff that's been filtered out of production, but it's still workable, usable, and, to some degree, even valuable, at least to the right person. For example, one would certainly think...
- Tags: Monitor, RAM, Computer, CRT, Computer Equipment, Productivity, Monitors & Displays, Hardware, Components, Joe Rosberg
- Blog posts 2007-11-13
- memory not recognized
- dell latitude cpx h500Only 128mb of ram being recognized. 256mb installed. Any ideas?PossibilitiesThere are several possibilities here.First, does BIOS see all of the RAM?If so, then you may have 128 MB dedicated to video.If the BIOS only sees 128 MB, then you most likely have an incompatible RAM module.Not...
- Tags: jimuccello@..., RAM, memory stick, memory
- Discussion threads 2007-11-12
- 128Mbit technoloy RAM versus 64Mbit technology RAM
- How do I dentify the difference between 64 and 128 Mbit technology?(The pdf files I downloaded for the MS6188 motherboards I'm actually building into PIII sets tells me that they can take 256 (2 x 128) on 64 Mbit tech and 512 (2 x 256) on 128 Mbit tech. I...
- Tags: Memory, Network technology, Semiconductors, robbieduddy@..., RAM
- Discussion threads 2007-11-12
- RAM machine
- How realistic is the computer that runs off of RAM and no hard drive? With the talk of terabytes of RAM, is it more possible?Already on sale at wal-martthe asus eee machine (newegg.com) and walmert too I think is just that.512m ram4g solid state non-volatile memoryIt boots much faster. DOn't...
- Tags: Memory, dtman, RAM
- Discussion threads 2007-11-08
- 1gb ram says 512
- Hi ive just upgraded my whole pc and have a k8t neo2 f v2 motherboard 4000 + amd and just recieve my new 2x1gb ddr 400 and I have installed it but its only showing as there was 1 gb in . I have taken 1 stick out and its...
- Tags: Memory, jaydoe1@..., RAM, motherboard, BIOS
- Discussion threads 2007-11-08
- Re:Booting failure
- I was working on my PC and all of a sudden the Sreen went blank so I tried using another monitor but no avail.I have change the VGA and the Memory still no responding. Please what will be the possible cause even I don't hear any beep or alert signal....
- Tags: Memory, Semiconductors, ericus882@..., power supply, RAM, card
- Discussion threads 2007-11-07
- intel extreme graphics 2 for mobile
- i have a laptop with intel extreme graphic 2 and it says it has a min of ram 8mb with a max of 64mb but it is only using 7mb of ram i talked with the computer manufacture thay dont know how to set the amount of ram for the...
- Tags: Memory, c-levers@..., mobile, graphics, RAM
- Discussion threads 2007-11-07
- No Display
- I have a compaq Evo D510 computer and about 1 month ago I had added a new AGP card with dual monitor capability, and a new 512MB Ram. It was working well until two days ago, when I saw that the display was not coming. As the computer had been...
- Tags: Video cards, Memory, roshanpb@..., RAM, AGP Card, AGP, whole day, display, computer
- Discussion threads 2007-11-05
- not recognizng additional RAM installed
- I have Sony Vaio S570P model. which supports upto 2 GB RAM. My laptop came with preinstalled RAM 512mb. I have installed a sony compatible 1GB RAM in the extra slot provided . My notebook is not recognizing the new RAM installed. I tried removing / reinstalling , still doest...
- Tags: Memory, amygdla@..., RAM
- Discussion threads 2007-11-03
- Building vs. buying your own computer, revisited
- A couple of months ago, I posted an article discussing the merits of buying a prebuilt computer versus building my own. At the time, I wavered from my usual preference of building my own, and instead purchased a couple of off-the-shelf boxes. Now that things have settled down around here...
- Tags: Floppy Disk, ASUS, Dell Computer Corp., NVidia Corp., RAM, Graphics, Computer, Productivity, Memory, Semiconductors, Hardware, Components, Joe Rosberg
- Blog posts 2007-10-31
- Dropped laptop running slowly
- I knocked my husband's laptop off the sofa, and now it runs extremely slow. Normally, I would think it was a software glitch, but it seems an odd coincidence that the laptop drop and the error happen at the same time. The laptop itself is a two year old Dell...
- Tags: Notebooks, Corporate governance, RAM, manlutacit@..., laptop computer, hardware
- Discussion threads 2007-10-31
- Windows XP not Recognizing new RAM.
- I upgraded the RAM in my Sony notebook (model FRV26), from 512 MB to 1 gig.The computer originally had 2 X 256mb PC2100 266MHz DDR. It now has 2 X 512mb PC2700 333MHz DDR. The computer still claims it only has 512mb of RAM. Both of the sticks are good,...
- Tags: Memory, Microsoft Windows, Microsoft Windows XP, TheKristen, RAM
- Discussion threads 2007-10-31
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