Hardware - October 2006

If it goes bad can it affect other hardware on the computer or just the operating system?

2006-10-24 22:31:17 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-10-24 22:25:39 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

before the BIOS screen it is shown as 128MB. Earlier with the drivers i got with my card, it showed the RAM as 256 MB. However when i installed the 91.47 forceware drivers, in dxdiag the amt of video memeory shown is 512MB. How do i check the actual physical memory? (dedicated VRAM,not shared)

2006-10-24 22:25:00 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

acctually I would like to know if the 2 G Centerino laptop is better or 1.6 G Core Duo ,also I would like to know which of them is better to install vs.net 2005 on it. ( any problems between core duo tech. ant vs.net 2005 )
Thank you all,

2006-10-24 22:16:25 · 1 answers · asked by amr_osama 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

Audio
Audio Input Type Microphone
Audio Output Type Headphones , Sound card , Speaker(s)
Battery
Battery Run Time 3.45 Hour(s).
Battery Technology Lithium ion
CD / DVD
CD / DVD Type Dual Layer DVD±RW
Optical Drive Read Speed 24x (CD) , 8x (DVD)
Optical Drive ReWrite Speed 16x (CD-RW) , 8x (DVD-RW) , 8x (DVD+RW) , 5x (DVD-RAM)
Optical Drive Write Speed 24x (CD) , 8x (DVD+R) , 8x (DVD-R) , 4x (DVD+R DL) , 4x (DVD-R DL)
Dimensions
Depth 10.5 in.
Height 1.45 in.
Weight 6 lb.
Width 14.2 in.
Display
Display Max. Resolution 1280 x 800
Display Size 15.4 in.
Display Tech WXGA TFT Active Matrix
Hard Drive
Hard Drive Capacity 120 GB
Hard Drive Rotation Speed 5400 RPM
Storage Controller Type Serial ATA
Key Features
Display 15.4 in. WXGA TFT Active Matrix
Hard Drive 120 GB Serial ATA, 5400 RPM
Installed Memory 512 MB (DDR2 SDRAM)
Mobile Technology Intel Centrino Mobile Technology
Operating System Microsoft Windows XP Media Center Edition

2006-10-24 21:32:34 · 4 answers · asked by misskitty715 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Sometimes on startup the hard drive isnt recognized. All the connections are good. Sometimes the computer will completly freeze up and when I try to do anything but shut it off it will beep. I lost all the contents to one hard drive already due to the problem. I know I need to have it taken to the local shop and looked at but just wondering what it could be.

2006-10-24 21:29:16 · 12 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

Does anyone know if this laptop is Vista compatible... How can I tell if it doesn't say?

2006-10-24 21:23:49 · 5 answers · asked by misskitty715 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

My PC keeps telling me that it requires more virtual memory and is increasing the size of the file. If I increase the amount of RAM in the machine, will this reduce the amount of virtual memory required and therefore stop the file size increase?

2006-10-24 21:12:00 · 14 answers · asked by David J 1 in Other - Hardware

I have to send my laptop back to the maker for repair, should I remove the hard drive? What problems would I have afterwards with drivers etc?

2006-10-24 21:10:59 · 13 answers · asked by roy d 3 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-24 20:32:27 · 7 answers · asked by sometimesbutneveronly 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-24 20:31:55 · 7 answers · asked by sometimesbutneveronly 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-24 20:31:26 · 3 answers · asked by sometimesbutneveronly 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-24 20:29:55 · 3 answers · asked by sometimesbutneveronly 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-24 20:29:25 · 8 answers · asked by sometimesbutneveronly 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-24 20:28:52 · 5 answers · asked by Mouktik Saha 2 in Other - Hardware

There are only a couple of sellers of this item on ebay and one of them is over £100 cheaper than the rest but its from America and it makes me suspicious. Should I be or have I simply found a bargain?

2006-10-24 20:00:19 · 6 answers · asked by bruvvamoff 5 in Other - Hardware

How do you make the letters on the printer larger? Everytime my dad tries to print something, it always comes out small. Can someone help me?

2006-10-24 19:47:43 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I am looking to put about 40-50 GB of memory on my computer and I do not knowwhat to look for...can someone tell me?

I use my computer for Videos and Media and it is getting close to full, and I am trying to find out about how much it would cost and what exactly to look for in order for me to down load freely with out haveing to worry for a while.

2006-10-24 19:42:55 · 8 answers · asked by Raven 1 in Add-ons

what is the difference between L1 and L2 cache??....where r they physically located??......this is driving me nuts.....

2006-10-24 19:05:15 · 7 answers · asked by elbestionblog 1 in Desktops

I especially like its appearance. The specs seem to be really impressive. But can you guys give any suggestions on other brands which still give me what Im looking for. (especially in appearance)

2006-10-24 18:29:05 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

My computer frequently requires restarting and sometimes offers random programs I have not selected. I sometimes wonder if mechanical parts such as hard drive bearings or head drives lose their precision tolerances and actually wear out. Reinstalling programs, etc. sometimes helps, but the problems recur. Are there any particular signs to look for?

2006-10-24 18:29:01 · 10 answers · asked by whatdyacallim 2 in Desktops

hi my bios is saying that my cpu is 72 degrees celcius is that to hot it is a celeron d 2.6

2006-10-24 17:31:55 · 6 answers · asked by chriswinter82 1 in Desktops

The laptop supports dual channel and is upgradeable to 2GB using DDR2 modules.

2006-10-24 17:16:12 · 5 answers · asked by Alvin 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Someone took out my USB that is linked to my computer, and for some reason, once i plugged it back it, it is now mapped to the G drive. Before it was the F drive. Now everything that was linked to my external hard drive before on the F drive, is not working. For example, I installed my spysweeper on my external hard drive, and now, spy sweeper cannot find the path to the source. You know what I mean?



Is there any way to make the G drive back into the F drive?

2006-10-24 17:13:05 · 9 answers · asked by poet356 1 in Other - Hardware

I bought two external HD for my laptop and one of them arrived earlier than the other one so i simply plugged the first one in and it works just fine. They are both in separate HD enclosures cases. Both HDs are recognized but my 200gig HD (this arrived later than my other one) isn’t assigned a drive letter and I can not access it. I notice that it is indeed listed on the computer's device properties list. I have 2 non speed USB ports and I bought a PCMCIA expansion for 2 2.0 USB ports which both self powered HD are connected to. Once again, I can access my 60gig but not my 200gig

I don’t think it’s a I/O issue with the PCMCIA port, both HD are powered by cords. No drivers are needed as well

Specs:

1.4 gigahertz P3 IBM
2 non hi speed USB ports/2additional 2.0 port from a PCMCIA peripheral
512 meg of ram
Win XP pro SP2
External HDs: 1 60gig (western digital) and 1 200gig (Maxtor)

i appreciate the help

2006-10-24 17:06:00 · 4 answers · asked by cool 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-24 17:04:28 · 8 answers · asked by blkcowdog 1 in Desktops

is there anyway that i can take this to a computer shop that they can fix it?

About how much money would it cost?

2006-10-24 17:02:34 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

I have a Sony Vaio laptop which I bought used, and the fan has always been a bit noisy. I have taken it completely apart and even oiled it, but that hasn't helped. It may just be a design flaw; the fan is very simple and doesn't seem to have any part that can wear out. The noise is just a low-level, ongoing rattly sound which is somewhat annoying. And it only happens when I'm operating the computer on AC. Using just the battery, the fan is much quieter. Any advice? Thank you.

2006-10-24 16:58:57 · 6 answers · asked by dlevx 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-24 16:51:39 · 1 answers · asked by kameld11 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I cant find my tupid key on thi keyboard. if anyone know where it went pleae reply A AP. thank !!!

2006-10-24 16:48:35 · 6 answers · asked by cschmelzer83 3 in Other - Hardware