Hardware - February 2007

2007-02-15 07:31:04 · 4 answers · asked by Peter H 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

I want to find a replacement for a long standing relationship with CDW. Loved CDW selection and website, prices weren't great but they had everything and also want someone shipping out of the midwest so I can get stuff quick even though paying ground rates.

2007-02-15 07:29:58 · 3 answers · asked by mcooper06 3 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-15 07:27:43 · 4 answers · asked by SUPERMAN 4 in Laptops & Notebooks

i am sure the motherboard i am working on includes a onboard sound card, but the manual says something like that:
http://i15.photobucket.com/albums/a396/winggx/audio.jpg
what does it mean? and do I have to connect any cables from the headers that is circled in green, in order to make my onboard soundcard work?

and a question about setting up bios... i am not doing any over clocking or something like that... is it ok to skip the work of setting up bios? because i am not very good at it, can i just jump to the installation of OS directly?
thx!!!!!

2007-02-15 07:27:13 · 2 answers · asked by Brian S 1 in Other - Hardware

is a intel pentium 4 2cpu 2.8Ghz computersame better or worse than a duo core

2007-02-15 07:27:05 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

When I leave my computer after locking it with (windows key / L) is there any way to show the video footage of my webcam? I would like to show any would-be-thief who enters my cubicle that they are being watched by my webcam.

Thanks.

2007-02-15 07:26:57 · 1 answers · asked by busboy 2 in Other - Hardware

The fan is on all the time, running very loudly. I have started to use my laptop to do multi-track recordings of my music, but the fan makes for a lot of background noise with any miked recordings.
It doesn't matter if I have the computer running for a while or if I have had it turned off or sleeping; once the laptop is active, the fan runs all the time. I think it might have been different earlier, I seem to recall the fan coming on from time to time, but I admit I really didn't pay attention to it before I started trying to record my music. Is this a normal function for my computer? Is there something I can do about it?
I'm not worried so much just yet about getting around the noise problem on my recordings as I am about getting info on the normal functioning of my laptop and how to resolve this problem!
Thank You!

2007-02-15 07:24:14 · 2 answers · asked by skowog 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

Does the scanner have to have certain functions to allow me to do this?

2007-02-15 07:20:51 · 7 answers · asked by ERNEST M 1 in Scanners

canon mp170 pixma displays paper jam all the time its an all in one and been fine up until now. the paper jammed once i removed the jam but ever since paper jam being displayed, any ideas anyone, thanx.

2007-02-15 07:18:49 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

I am going to be buying a new desktop computer soon and would like to know what the BEST is. I do not want to settle for anything cheap. I need something fast and reliable.

2007-02-15 07:17:25 · 15 answers · asked by italiana2683 2 in Desktops

I am fixing an older laptop just for internet usage and I have no idea what kind of card or if I can even find one for this computer. It has this card type available:One (1) Type II or one (1) Type III PC Card slot with support for 32-bit CardBus. I am thinking it's different that pcmcia, but not positive. I really don't know much about older laptops. It is a COMPAQ 1200-XL118. If you can help me find a site or an avg. price I would greatly appreiciate it.

2007-02-15 07:16:13 · 2 answers · asked by smokinjoe2122 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-15 07:12:00 · 2 answers · asked by ? 1 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-15 07:08:43 · 7 answers · asked by katherine d 1 in Desktops

It's an HP Pavilion. I'm concerned that as it ages, there is more chance for a major problem (disk drive, etc). Are there tell-tale signs I should look for?

2007-02-15 07:06:52 · 13 answers · asked by Tripleh 1 in Desktops

Or can I use a recovery drive on another computer?

2007-02-15 07:04:18 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

i have connected to old computer and it keeps saying that the usb cable is not recognised and to try another cable. please someone help me should i take it back to maplin

2007-02-15 06:59:53 · 3 answers · asked by sparky 4 in Printers

There is a symbol in the corner that tells me whether or not I am plugged in or if I'm not and I'm running on the battery. This laptop is a hp pavilion zv5000. Its only a couple years old. I have checked everything. I checked if it was plugged into the wall correctly, it is. I checked to see if the cords on the power source were connected properly, and it is properly connected to my computer. But for some reason, that symbol in the corner keeps changing to a battery (which means it's running on the battery) which is almost dead, by the way. I pull out the cord that connects to the computer and plug it back in, and the "plug" symbol comes up, but then (without me touching it), it goes back to the battery. What's wrong with this thing?
By the way, I had around 70% battery life last night, before I turned it off. Why is the battery below 10% when it wasn't even on? Please help me before my latop dies!

2007-02-15 06:49:42 · 5 answers · asked by Abby C 5 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-15 06:47:36 · 2 answers · asked by Michael S 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

My documents keep going to the printer que but it won't print. I went to the que and found shockwave files cleared them, rebooted my printer and computer. I still could not print. I went back and a different set of shockwave files were in it. I uninstalled the driver and reinstalled still nothing. There are no updates for my printer. Has anyone had this problem? Any suggestions? I ran a virus scan but my computer is clean.

2007-02-15 06:47:09 · 12 answers · asked by TLC 3 in Printers

I have an all in one printer, make lexmark, modle no X1270.I would like to fill my own, black and colour lexmark ink cartridges, what ink should i use ?. I have searched all over the internet, and i cannot find my ink cartridge refill pack . could someone please help .thanks janice

2007-02-15 06:42:59 · 7 answers · asked by poppet13863 1 in Printers

why does my desktop computer keep turning its self off at random times?? its doin me nut now.

2007-02-15 06:35:47 · 2 answers · asked by big burts bollox 2 in Desktops

If i purchase one of those backup power supplies that is used to give a few hours of power for computers in case of a blackout, can I charge it and bring it outdoors (camping trip) and power a television? If the power wattage matters or a specific power supply is needed, please clarify!

2007-02-15 06:34:09 · 2 answers · asked by namedcal 2 in Desktops

I want to play some games like nascar and madden football, and still have enough if my kids want to play other rpg's or 1st person shooters. I have 1 agp slot and a couple of pci slots. Anyone have any recommendations?

2007-02-15 06:20:00 · 4 answers · asked by exceptionally average 2 in Add-ons

i think i have loads of viruses on my hard drive, what is the best way to remove all this.

2007-02-15 06:16:11 · 9 answers · asked by zoe 3 in Desktops

2007-02-15 06:10:53 · 3 answers · asked by drunkmanning 2 in Printers

i have a Pentium dual core II processor with1.86 Ghz. Does it make any difference of performance if it was higher (e.g 2.6 Ghz). Which processor would be better
a) an Intel Pentium 4 with HT - 3.0 Ghz
b) or and Intel Pentium dual core II processor - 1.86 Ghz

2007-02-15 06:06:25 · 5 answers · asked by Sileg 2 in Other - Hardware

setup is unable to perform the requested operation on the selected partition. This partition contains temporary Setup files that are required to complete the installation.

(I'm deleting Windows XP Home Edition and trying to install a new copy of the same)

2007-02-15 05:52:44 · 8 answers · asked by Matthew P 1 in Desktops

2007-02-15 05:47:42 · 6 answers · asked by abicool 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-15 05:40:48 · 12 answers · asked by doc 2 in Desktops

2007-02-15 05:39:28 · 10 answers · asked by mary 1 in Laptops & Notebooks