Hardware - February 2007

2007-02-26 01:09:09 · 7 answers · asked by surendranadh s 1 in Other - Hardware

I just downloaded the 4 portions of Linux, ie, they are of the filenames "FC-6-ppc-disc?.iso".

May I know how do I use them to create a Linux OS on my computer? I mean, just a comptuter with Linux, and no Windows.

Do I just try to load them from the CD I uploaded them to? What are the steps?

2007-02-26 01:03:55 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Other - Hardware

When I turn on my computer the screen is pretty clear, within seconds it turns blurry.

2007-02-26 00:13:40 · 8 answers · asked by ldywdbtchr 1 in Monitors

I have DELL 6400 Inspiron Note book purchased in Fegruary 2007, with 120 GB SATA harddrive , I want to do 4 Equal partition for More secured utility. intel 945 chipset.internal 56 K modem.2.0 HDD space.15.4" XGA TFT display.2x512 MB DDR2 SD RAM. 1.60 GHz, 2 MB CACHE, 533 MHz FSB.

2007-02-26 00:06:46 · 4 answers · asked by Puppala P 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

Can you provide step by step instruction for a somewhat beginner on connecting an external hard drive.?

2007-02-25 23:54:28 · 3 answers · asked by dmountainman 1 in Add-ons

2007-02-25 23:52:37 · 8 answers · asked by jewellridings 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-25 23:51:20 · 6 answers · asked by Baba 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

2007-02-25 23:44:06 · 2 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

Hi let me start off by saying that I have been up for like 2 days straight trying to figure all of this stuff out. & the funny part is, it's not that big of a deal, I'm just more about the research, learning, the hunt, to get that last inch of juice outta something. Ok Ive waisted enough of your life on that. I am running a Gigabyte GA-K8VM800M motherboard with a amd 64 3000+, and if you haven't guessed by now this is an old value board, but still does a decent job considering the chipset its got in it. The weird thing is that I have used several different programs and sandra is reporting this mb as using the k8t800 pro chipset, which I know is obviously a mistake, since the HT is @800. Anyways this got me thinking about something though...This boards big brother the revision 1 model looks nearly identical in configuration/components/chipset, BUT comes with a couple nice voltage tweaks, that my bios doesn't have. (Yes I have been to hell and back and its confirmed its not something

2007-02-25 23:34:47 · 5 answers · asked by nirvana19791979 2 in Desktops

I have a slim dvd/cd writer drive on my laptop. I want to know if i've burned some cd projects yesterday(which didn't work) and today i'm trying to watch some dvd's (which i can't , the lights by the drive door just kept blinking) , am i supposed to goto somewhere in windows to "switch" back from cd to dvd mode??? or you don't need to do that , it should auto detect what it needs?

model: Matshita ujs-820
also, is there a unspoken rule like a "max" write speed that a slim writer is only capable of as compared to a normal dvd writer?

2007-02-25 23:32:55 · 4 answers · asked by The Oasis 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have recently purchased a new laptop with 2Gb RAM, 512MB NVidia Graphics Card, 320GB Hard Drive and Vista Premium. Could anyone give me some Flight Simulator X Deluxe Edition tweaking advice. I have been playing around with different settings over the past couple of days. What frame rate should I aim at?
What should I set the sliders at?

2007-02-25 23:32:34 · 2 answers · asked by gazzbizz 2 in Laptops & Notebooks

I have an old computer and my husband did something to make the monitor go completely black. I am not sure if the hard drive still works or not, we bought a new computer. Should I try to sell it or just dispose of it? If so how do I remove all of my info before someone else gets it? I am not really good with computers, so easy to understand terms would be appreciated.

2007-02-25 23:23:56 · 11 answers · asked by bird79 2 in Monitors

I doesnt open so i have to pry it open and then put a cd in and when i press the close button it closes but it just keeps making noisies like it no t in all the way

2007-02-25 23:14:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

2007-02-25 22:49:05 · 4 answers · asked by nahom t 1 in Other - Hardware

Im not sure if i have added one myself or if there is a standard one allocated.

2007-02-25 22:17:55 · 9 answers · asked by ppower_legend 2 in Other - Hardware

2007-02-25 22:12:35 · 4 answers · asked by abhi 1 in Desktops

I recently asked about the video card;
So i am ment to go for an AGP card but joelius24 said "tomshardware.com does a nice price comparison for video cards almost every month, its generally not worth it to pay too much for an agp card, because you could just get a better motherboard. so i'd stay under the 100 dollar range. the 7600gt or gs is very nice for the price as of right now. don't listen to the previous guy about having it installed, anyone could do it with 20 minutes and a screwdriver, and the card will come with installation instructions."
I cant contact you so i had to make anohter topic just to ask you something.
Why isnt it worth paying alot of money on an agp card?
Why get a better motherboard? (my one has 155 gbs and buying a new motherboard costs 100-200 aswell as ill have to get a good
video card for it?)

So what is the difference between an agp card and a pci-e card? i mean they both have the same stuff to play all new games (pixels etc)

2007-02-25 22:11:05 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous in Add-ons

I want to upgrade my ddr ram but am unsure what type i need, can someone tell me how to find out, thnx

2007-02-25 22:08:38 · 7 answers · asked by ppower_legend 2 in Other - Hardware

I am looking Any cheets on drafting as i suck at it. is there any way of Winning it without having to loose all the time, which i do. Please Help

2007-02-25 21:52:10 · 1 answers · asked by Daz 3 in Add-ons

can i get the software from internet ?..thanks

2007-02-25 21:50:43 · 5 answers · asked by tkee_55py 1 in Printers

2007-02-25 21:35:33 · 14 answers · asked by madhu 1 in Desktops

Created another yahoo e-mail a/c and then cancelled it.Still getting error msg when i open outlook express. I have deffinitely cancelled it in manage accounts.Error msg 0x800ccc90

2007-02-25 21:26:24 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

i like to write and want a cheap word processor second hand. where can i find one?

2007-02-25 21:25:18 · 6 answers · asked by blonderosey 3 in Desktops

Have dell 720 printer. (Should have brought a diff make i know.).Purchased non dell refill but printer will not recognise.Any ideas, cheers.

2007-02-25 21:19:10 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous in Printers

1GB is how much MB?
The latop I think of buying says the memory has to be at least 1GBto be capable with windows vista premium opreating system.

In the site it doesn't say GBs It has these in MB like 512 MB, 1024 MB.

is 1GB is same as 1024 MB?
tHANKS

2007-02-25 21:00:14 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Laptops & Notebooks

im getting an error message when i try to open my usb drive it says "The disk in drive E is not formatted do you want to format it now?" how to fix this error without formatting because i have very important files inside please help, anyone?

2007-02-25 20:50:43 · 4 answers · asked by ill_be_your_crying_shoulder 1 in Add-ons

Sometimes I leave my computer on overnight, honestly everynight for the past few months. Is this bad. To I risk damaging it in the long run? Please gimme some input on this, thanks.

2007-02-25 20:48:19 · 8 answers · asked by Anonymous in Desktops

i cant view any hidden files!in addition, i cannot go to cmos screen bcoz i forgot my password..pls help!

2007-02-25 20:39:39 · 3 answers · asked by fahmi 1 in Laptops & Notebooks

whenever i try to open a folder or the control panel my computer freezes, i can run programs and applications

2007-02-25 20:23:16 · 4 answers · asked by nathan c 1 in Desktops

2007-02-25 20:20:27 · 17 answers · asked by erica 1 in Laptops & Notebooks