Hardware - October 2006

When I install my Canoscan N650U scanner it automatically reverts to Spanish. I have tried reinstalling but it will not allow me to change.

2006-10-18 10:11:07 · 5 answers · asked by PL 1 in Scanners

2006-10-18 10:06:09 · 5 answers · asked by macca 2 in Desktops

2006-10-18 09:53:13 · 16 answers · asked by Joe P. P 1 in Desktops

2006-10-18 09:48:09 · 7 answers · asked by daisymay 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-18 09:30:06 · 5 answers · asked by King 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-18 09:27:21 · 3 answers · asked by misterbison13 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-18 09:05:40 · 2 answers · asked by Pizzaman 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2006-10-18 09:03:49 · 11 answers · asked by theanswersrighthere 1 in Desktops

2006-10-18 08:57:05 · 16 answers · asked by El Lobo 4 in Other - Hardware

My brother bought me this computer, and I don't know what to do with it. Its a Pentium 4 computer, and it has basic memory (I think 128 mb?) Any suggestions? I want the graphics to work well, because I like video games. Thanks!

2006-10-18 08:50:08 · 4 answers · asked by Sanchez79 1 in Add-ons

I have an Creative Audigy DF80 and it works fine on analog stereo output. [i haven't tryed 5.1 analog output]. On the digital out jack, the sound card should send digital signal throught a mono jack linked to a RCA jack, using an external AC3 decoder. [My decoder is working fine... Sony STR-DE695]. Now the problem is that using "digital output only" my sound stops for like a second than works again. On my decoder appears again the input [PCM 48 kHz] or Dolby Digital 3/2.1 [depends on what i listen or watch. What could the problem be?? Is my cable not good for this tipe of connection? [thought it's new...]

2006-10-18 08:49:25 · 5 answers · asked by F.T. 1 in Desktops

I have an ATI 9600Pro 256 MB 256 bit video card.

... i'm playing GTA San Andreas, NFS Most Wanted, NFS Underground 2, and others... all at maximum quality... I saw in a magazine that NFS Most Wanted is "eating" with no problems 1 GB RAM... so.... excepting the video card, if i put 2 GB RAM on my computer i get more fps?

2006-10-18 08:48:41 · 12 answers · asked by theanswersrighthere 1 in Desktops

my screen keeps moving up and down. how do i fix it?

2006-10-18 08:46:18 · 9 answers · asked by brittany c 1 in Monitors

i recently had to replace my 40g hdd ( wich worked fine) for a 20g hdd i got from a friend, it came with 98 but now i got xp on it and all that but it says its only 8.7g hdd, i am told it is my bios that is the prob, but prev hdd worked fine.and not sure how to update bios i would like to know if i bought a new hdd formatted with xp would it work properly or would i still need to update bios?

2006-10-18 08:42:42 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

2006-10-18 08:37:30 · 5 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

can someone give me step by step instructions on how to find out which type of graphics card is running please?

2006-10-18 08:33:27 · 10 answers · asked by In The Rat Race 1 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-18 08:32:56 · 2 answers · asked by ko_linn_yu 2 in Desktops

Hi,
I have bought an advent 7094, while waiting for delivery I wondered if anyone has reviews of their laptops, that particular model and if anyone knows their website address.
Cheers,
Adam

2006-10-18 08:28:33 · 3 answers · asked by Adam H 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I recently purchased a (1) 60GB replacement mini hard drive (Lenovo Part No. 73P3358 )and (2) additional RAM (1GB PC2700 CL2.5 NP DDR SDRAM SODIMM; Lenovo Part No. 31P9834) for my Thinkpad X40 (2371HU1). This hard drive will replace the 40GB hard drive that came with my Thinkpad.

My Thinkpad had arrived with Windows XP pre-installed by IBM/Lenovo. As a result, I was never provided with a disk for the operating system.

I would be grateful for help with instructions for installing my new hard drive and RAM, such that I would be able to continue to retain my Windows XP operating system. Simpler instructions would be particularly appreciated. I am still quite new at this.

Thanks.

2006-10-18 08:25:27 · 6 answers · asked by burnaby 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Just when I thought I had the processor thing fiured out I'm lost. I've been wanting to buy a Dell with a 3 or 2.8 Gz processing speed, but now there's been a twist to it all. It seems like Dell now has processors called AMD Athlon and Intel Core 2 Duo. What's the difference? I could figure it out when everything was Gz... the more the better, but now these new terms I don't understand. Please tell me what's better, and if saving a few bucks buying one with the 3.0 or 2.8 Gz is just as good... Thanks!!!

2006-10-18 08:20:43 · 4 answers · asked by golfdodger 2 in Desktops

maybe under $350? i will be using it to monitor my cars computer and also to tune it. but also for gaming and internet use. it just needs to have the basics, dvd player,burner,ect.

2006-10-18 07:31:53 · 11 answers · asked by spectre 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Since August, my laptop has been picking up a virus everytime I insert the wireless broadband card. This is my first time encountering this and wonder if there could be a problem with the card or if there is some kind of latent virus on the laptop that is "provoked" when the card is inserted. The laptop works fine without the card.

2006-10-18 07:03:12 · 5 answers · asked by leontyne 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I am thinking of buying one. I am pretty good at upgrading (adding ram and the like) so I can make a base computer into a really good one as I get more money.

2006-10-18 07:01:52 · 5 answers · asked by cashcobra_99 5 in Desktops

2006-10-18 06:53:44 · 5 answers · asked by signin3005 1 in Other - Hardware

I've tried swapping everything else and it's not that. I'm getting no video or no beeps. It power up but I get nothing on the screen.

2006-10-18 06:26:11 · 9 answers · asked by Mr Idea 1 in Desktops

I want to find out my computers:

chip type
RAM
Processor speed
Hard Drive capacity
graphic card power

How do I do this? Is there a menu in system tools somewhere, or do I have to start opening up my tower?

2006-10-18 06:23:09 · 15 answers · asked by David G 1 in Desktops

Currently using RZ series MoBO w/ 754 socket, and a sempron 2200. Want to go to PCI supported interface for graff's, but only a month or 2 ago, bought a GeForce 6600c-er nice card for under 250.
so any input there would be great. But when I go to change over, besides being careful not to bump or static anything, what should I expect from the OS and other hardware? Can I do it smoothly?
thx in advance for helping me here. God bless our troops.

2006-10-18 06:12:01 · 2 answers · asked by Diadem 4 in Desktops

2006-10-18 06:08:05 · 1 answers · asked by Raymond T 1 in Desktops

i am doing home work and i cant rember how to type in my second colum so please help

2006-10-18 05:38:21 · 2 answers · asked by bowser011 2 in Other - Hardware

2006-10-18 05:37:57 · 5 answers · asked by Jeffrey a 1 in Desktops