Other - Hardware - July 2006

I'm trying to install a Radeon video card to update from my ancient Nvidia one, and the first step is to update the AGP drivers for the motherboard. It said to go to control panel, system, device manager, and system devices. And here I'm supposed to find the chipset manufacturer's name so I can update the drivers? All I see that seems appropriate is "Intel 8w443BX Pentium II processor to AGP controller." Then it says to double click on the name and go to the Driver tab and then go to the Driver Details button. But the button is fogged out, it's lighter, you know, like when they make it so you can't click on it. So I don't know how I'm supposed to update the drivers... The video card I'm using currently is an AGP one, so do I really need to update anything? It says "Not only do you need display drivers for an AGP graphics card, you also need drivers for your motherboard, which enable AGP functionality for the motherboard chipset." And that makes me think it's fine how it is.

2006-07-27 09:52:22 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

I'm not really sure I need a new video card, I get decent frame rates in the ONLY game I play, how exactly does one determine when a new video card is what you should get?

2006-07-27 09:39:13 · 4 answers · asked by D 4

when there hooked up it comes to boot screen and searches for pri ,sec,etc. then looks for boot disk in the floppy and then says insert boot in floppy

2006-07-27 08:53:33 · 11 answers · asked by monty 1

2006-07-27 08:10:59 · 11 answers · asked by Unknown Artist~ 4

also when this is going on nothing shows up on the screen

2006-07-27 07:30:33 · 14 answers · asked by monty 1

i was trying to burn a cd and the burner says unable to find burner, please attach one and restart. i go under my computer and the only drive it shows is the main hard drives (HP_PAVILION and HP_RECOVERY)

2006-07-27 07:06:31 · 5 answers · asked by nick t 1

If so, can you please tell me if it originally came with a Dell system? What kind of software came bundled with it (besides just the drivers)? And if it DID come with a Dell system, which Dell system did it come with?

2006-07-27 03:44:40 · 1 answers · asked by Road Trip 3

2006-07-27 03:15:04 · 8 answers · asked by Destr 1

Picked up a DVD burner at Staples last night. It was branded as an I/O Magic 16X Dual Format Dual Layer Internal Drive.

I know that I/O Magic sells whatever they get their hands on, so it could be an LG, LiteOn, BenQ, etc. It is definitely NOT what the box says.

According to Nero, the drive I got does +/- and RAM. Also, the tray has DVD3 Multiple Format DVD Rewriteable and DCS (Dual Cooling System) stamped on the front. In device manageer, all that lists is DVD DC 16X8X5.

Final part of this is that the Nero disk that came with it also installed LightScribe support, which other installs I have done never did. Not sure if this is standard of the version of Nero supplied (6.6.6.3) or if the installer picked up on the fact that this drive is capable of LightScribe, so installed it for me.

Anyway, machine is back to client now so I can't get more info. Just wondering what they actually got - more than they paid for, but no big deal.

2006-07-27 01:50:44 · 3 answers · asked by wyntre_2000 5

help me to format my harddidsc (low level)

2006-07-26 23:39:48 · 8 answers · asked by sharon h 2

2006-07-26 22:57:55 · 4 answers · asked by BARNETT S 1

2006-07-26 22:31:14 · 2 answers · asked by Mark 3

2006-07-26 19:44:57 · 11 answers · asked by Anonymous

2006-07-26 19:28:57 · 4 answers · asked by Anonymous

1) RS 2 D 3) Clocked RS 4) none

2006-07-26 18:41:44 · 2 answers · asked by CS STUDENT 1

2006-07-26 17:52:20 · 11 answers · asked by sweetheart 1

2006-07-26 17:25:17 · 5 answers · asked by bad_mischievous_boy 1

SITUATION:
Girlfriend Turned ON her laptop one day and it was on the Windows XP loading screen for a long time then went to a black screen with the mouse cursor visible and movable. Thinking the hard drive is the problem, I took out the laptop hard drive and connected to a external shell with a USB connector and hooked it up to my desktop. When connected to the desktop, the laptop hard drive is visible. I can go into different folders but I can't go into some such as "My Music" folder, or "My Pictures" folder . I want to transfer personal files such as pictures into the desktop but when trying accessing to certain folders or files, i would get a dialog box saying I have an I/O error. I can't seem to get access to the files. Of course the data wasn't backed-up and the pictures are important to my girlfriend.

QUESTION:
Is the data still salvageable? What is the best way to access and transfer files from the laptop to the desktop in this situation? How do I fix this problem?

2006-07-26 17:07:38 · 7 answers · asked by jonnyphive 2

Tech Specs


MY COMPUTER

Package Type Logical Type
168-pin DIMM 64Meg x 64
Speed Description
133MHz Non-Parity, Unbuffered
Units Required Install Notes
1 [Installation Tips]
System Type Form Factor
Desktop/PC DIMM 168-pin
Storage Capacity Data Integrity Check
512 MB Non-ECC
Technology Type
SDRAM DRAM
Upgrade Type Module Configuration
Proprietary 64 x 64
Product Description Compatible Slots
Dell memory - 512 MB - DIMM 168-pin - SDRAM 1 x memory - DIMM 168-pin


VIDEO CARD

FEATURES

Processor 1 x nVIDIA GeForce 6200
Standard Memory 256MB DDR2 RAM
Interfaces/Ports 1 x 15-pin D-Sub VGA
1 x DVI
1 x TV-out
Manufacturer Xfx
Standard Warranty 2 Year(s)
Manufacturer Part Number PVT44A
Host Interface AGP 8x
Product Name GeForce 6200 Graphics Card
Graphics Resolution 2048 x 1536 @ 85Hz Maximum
Product Type Graphics Card



EXTENDED SPECS

Processor 1 x nVIDIA GeForce 6200
Form Factor Plug-in Card
Standard Warranty 2 Year(s)
Manufacturer Xfx
Standard Memory 256MB DDR2 RAM
Interfaces/Ports 1 x 15-pin D-Sub VGA
1 x DVI
1 x TV-out
Host Interface AGP 8x
RAMDAC Dual 400MHz
Additional Information Graphics Core: 256-bit Unified Driver Architecture (UDA):

2006-07-26 16:46:28 · 4 answers · asked by deerasta 2

I have building computers for 5 years with motherboards that have chipsets made by VIA and SiS and I have always wondered whats the difference between the two

2006-07-26 16:29:52 · 3 answers · asked by jayde451 1

I just got a Creative Nano Plus mp3 and i plugged it in my Windows XP cp and my computer shows on the taskbar that there is new hardware but when I go to MY Computer the removable disk (mp3)is not there..I went to the Creative site and did all their support tips but nothing has worked so far, my friends laptop detected the mp3 so i think its my computer that has the problem. I already went to the Device Manager and the mp3 is not listed. Ive put permissions for Everyone. I updated the drivers, I tried all my usb ports, anybody else have any suggestions?
Thanks!

2006-07-26 16:27:56 · 4 answers · asked by ♥James 2:19♥ 4

is there some kind of adapter i could get? like a usb or something

2006-07-26 15:09:43 · 4 answers · asked by brettm516 2

I got it for a 501c3 tax exempt charity organization for free, but the modem is PAINFULLY slow. I fix everything from Automotive Engine Rebuilds, to replacing breakers in the electrical Load Box, but cracking open a computer is new to me and selecting hardware is too. Help me Obi Wan Kenobi, you're my only hope!

2006-07-26 14:41:01 · 3 answers · asked by Rip 1

does any one know the cheat code to get more money on the pc game? i know its shift control c, but i dont know what to put in there!?!?!?!?!PLEASE HELP!!!!!

2006-07-26 14:27:07 · 2 answers · asked by cuti pie 2

2006-07-26 12:12:53 · 9 answers · asked by Knuckles 1

i have a 2GB USB flash Disk and everytime i click on it the computer freeze and i have to restart it, and so its impossiple for me to open it or even format it, so any1 have a soloution

2006-07-26 12:02:36 · 2 answers · asked by bader ashraf 2

2006-07-26 09:10:24 · 1 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have to stay in safe mode for the time being, as the regular mode freezes up. My sound is disabled in Safe Mode, but is there a way to turn it back on?

2006-07-26 08:22:35 · 6 answers · asked by Chrissy 2

ive set up suround sound, and the conection goes from my computer to my subwoofer and the satalite speakers plug in to the subwoofer. but only the subwoofer emits sound. so my question is why dont my other speakers work?

2006-07-26 07:48:07 · 6 answers · asked by Anonymous

I have a regular USB conection and I am using a powered USB 2.0 hub. I also have one high speed conector but my CD /DVD drive conects to that. I want to use my web cam and my scanner on High speed. I also have a wireless card and broadband router.

2006-07-26 06:35:30 · 3 answers · asked by Anonymous