Hardware - October 2006

Why also BIOSes can't be stored in theROM instead of device manufacturers individually distributing them?

The BIOS is special software that interfaces the major hardware components of your computer with the operating system. It is usually stored on a Flash memory chip on the motherboard, but sometimes the chip is another type of ROM.

One of the most common uses of Flash memory is for the basic input/output system of your computer, commonly known as the BIOS (pronounced "bye-ose"). On virtually every computer available, the BIOS makes sure all the other chips, hard drives, ports and CPU function together.

2006-10-06 19:18:32 · 4 answers · asked by Rafzky_24 G 1 in Other - Hardware

Hey, I posted this question before and didn't get an answer. Is An airport used simply for providing a wireless network, or does it work as a modem to connect with an internet provider?
I'm in Japan and it's difficult for me to ask questions like this.

And PLEASE, do not cut and past from the Apple home page, I've already looked there, and if I was sure of what I had read, I wouldnt be asking here.

2006-10-06 19:13:07 · 3 answers · asked by KSR 2 in Other - Hardware

BIOS stands for Basic Input/Output System
The BIOS is a program (also known as firmware) which is stored in a ROM (Read-Only Memory) chip on the motherboard commonly referred to as the BIOS chip. The BIOS is responsible for detecting, testing, initializing and monitoring the system hardware from the moment the system is turned on until Windows takes over.

2006-10-06 19:12:44 · 2 answers · asked by Rafzky_24 G 1 in Other - Hardware

What is the best HSF to cool my intel PD 805 and quiet. I'm thinking about over clocking some day soon. I was going to make a home made water block out of a solid block of Al I have but I don't know if the Al and brass connectors and water will work together or not. So if you have any info for me on over clocking this chip and a HSF or anything.

This is my first PC I built my self, I have read some stuff on newegg.com reviews and Toms but i dont know where to start OCing like CPU voltage? FSB speed? Mem clock? mem voltage



Asus P5ND2 SLI
PD 805 2.66MHz 533MHz FSB
2 x 1GB OCZ 800Mhz mem clocked to 667 right now
600Watt active power factor power supply
GPU XFX 6800 XT

2006-10-06 19:03:44 · 4 answers · asked by jbscooby99999 3 in Desktops

my tablet pc has audio output for 2 channels Left+Right. Is there something out there that has more audio output channels, i'm looking for 8 channel output: Soundcard, USB device, or Bluetooth would be very nice.

2006-10-06 18:57:46 · 2 answers · asked by bbkbeenybone 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I wanted to register my PSP with Sony at www.yourpsp.com. I went to the sign up page, entered my Serial number like this: PP
0829921, and my model number: PSP-1004. However, the system said that my serial number did not match my model number! WHAT should I do?

2006-10-06 18:35:54 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

like ma moniter is always dirty and i dnt know wat 2 use 2 cleen it...liike i cleen it with a wipe buut then its blury!!

2006-10-06 18:27:48 · 13 answers · asked by Anonymous in Monitors

what do you guys think of the 512 MB Diamond ATI Radeon x1300 PCI-express video card? is it a good card?

2006-10-06 18:17:50 · 7 answers · asked by crazyromo 3 in Desktops

2006-10-06 18:13:23 · 2 answers · asked by heru cakep 2 in Other - Hardware

I'm just not sure if the motherboard I have will be compatible with a card using the AGP x4/x8 interface. My question is: How can I find out whether my motherboard will support those cards or not? It is an AGP bus, but I have no idea if it's x4/x8 or even if that matters. Shank you!

2006-10-06 18:05:19 · 2 answers · asked by debunkedname 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-06 18:04:19 · 2 answers · asked by Adeel 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-06 18:00:13 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-06 17:47:14 · 9 answers · asked by Adeel 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-06 17:45:52 · 8 answers · asked by Mark 1 in Desktops

I have a SIS-630 chipset mother board, i had no USB ports so i bought a PCI-USB card i installed the drivers set the USb drivers from the CD provided, then wen i connect a USB Device (memory stick) Windows asks to install it as a new driver and even if i try to install it says driver files not found. i m using WIndows 98 SE operating system.

2006-10-06 17:45:35 · 4 answers · asked by Namm Cutts 1 in Add-ons

I have an old E-machine with a; Samsung CD-ROM SC-148c installed. The thing is powered up and the drawer comes out when the button is pushed. The light blinks like it is trying to read the disk but nothing happens. When I open Windows media player it doesn't see it, or any of the other media player software I have installed on this machine. It just stopped reading. What did I do? I've done a lot of downloading and deleting of programs, could I have turned something off by mistake?

2006-10-06 17:44:36 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

When I try to take a picture of something in the living room,only things show are bright lightening things such as ceiling light,computer and tv.please help.

2006-10-06 17:43:10 · 2 answers · asked by TrueWoman 1 in Other - Hardware

Basically, I'm looking to upgrade from my NVIDIA GeForce 5900 FX to a newer, more powerful graphics card. However, my motherboard uses PCI, and I'm a bit confused with it. Can newer cards (like the 6 and 7 series GeForce cards, or what have you that utilize PCI-express) work with the old buses? And if so, will they still offer noticeable performance increase?

Buying a new motherboard really isn't something I'm capable of doing, so I'd appreciate any help at all in this. If they don't work at all, I'd also really appreciate help in finding a relatively strong PCI card.

Thank you much.

2006-10-06 17:28:20 · 3 answers · asked by Grae 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-06 17:05:58 · 5 answers · asked by durrell k 1 in Printers

2006-10-06 16:52:29 · 4 answers · asked by andrew_at241 2 in Desktops

2006-10-06 16:09:34 · 4 answers · asked by heathsieler 1 in Other - Hardware

im getting it from a friend and i already have a computer for all my other rooms. any suggestions would help.

2006-10-06 16:05:56 · 24 answers · asked by Calrain 2 in Desktops

I need to find out how to get my picture from the camera to pc. i lost the cd that came tih it so is dere anyhwre i can download it?? Or another way to gte it?

2006-10-06 15:57:55 · 3 answers · asked by woah_wassuh 1 in Other - Hardware

also what are they comparable to on intels side?
celeron?centrino?pentium?

2006-10-06 15:52:25 · 2 answers · asked by hos s 1 in Other - Hardware

I'm getting all warm down there after 4 hours of yahoo q/a and I'm worried my boys are frying?

2006-10-06 15:45:13 · 6 answers · asked by Poppies_rule 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

is compatible with? i ahve a dell demension 3000 currently with pentium 4. i wish to update to pentium d or 4 with ht idont know if my motherboard will support them. how can i find out?

2006-10-06 15:25:37 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

my computer restarts for no reason and i was just wondering if there was a way to turn off autorestart? i appreciate any help i get. my computer is running on windows 98 se. not sure of the brand, but i think its a microsys, or msi

2006-10-06 15:18:07 · 4 answers · asked by whatever 1 in Desktops

my usb ports won't work for some reason.,anything i plug to it won't get connected and they work with the other computers.

2006-10-06 15:06:51 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

With regular model computer monitors you can get image burnin, but I haven't heard if LCD screens do the same. Do LCD if left on the same image for long periods of time get image burnin?

2006-10-06 15:00:48 · 5 answers · asked by triggs_2000 3 in Monitors

2006-10-06 14:51:23 · 7 answers · asked by roger c 2 in Desktops