Recent content by Alopez777

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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    If you live in San Diego or Escondido and would like to purchase my new 4200 let me know. I purchased unit last month but haven't had the time to install drives, etc... so I am going to get rid of it. price $100 thanks al
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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    Openfiler is an operating system that provides file-based network-attached storage and block-based Storage area network. It was created by Xinit Systems, and is based on the rPath Linux distribution. It is free software licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2. Its software stack...
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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    Hi, may i ask were you purchased the E2200 2.2GHz cpu? thanks, al
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    Maxtor One Touch II USB drive question

    Hi, Has anyone had success swapping out a HDD from a Maxtor One Touch II drive that is using a 160GB drive and replacing it with a 500GB drive? Any info on this is appreciated. Thanks, al
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    Keyboard is messing up

    Drunkentig3r, Your KB is suffering from 'keyboardous erroneous' a well known problem when h2O makes contact with 'live' electrical parts. Resolution: new KB U might try a hair dryer and blow dry that KB... watch for split ends... however. good luck. al
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    Screen off when turned on

    qpwoeir, Please enlighten the rest of the group on the following as to help U on this: 1.> When did this problem start happening? (ie. is this a new build, old, Dell machine, HP, etc....) 2.> details on vid card, psu, OS and anything else u can think of. (eg. Gross Salary, car u...
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    How to remote support

    kldang, I've used many remote apps for tech support. If your looking for something 'free' that works well I recommend VNC. Don't waste your time with apps that have a 30day eval unless u actually plan on making a purchase for one of them. A side note with VNC, your remote client will...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    DrMik3y2, Lack of having a spare Cpu to test with u r limited on how far u can troubleshoot. However, try the following: 1.> Remove MB from case and place next to case on top of MB Box. 2.> Place video card, CPU+(HSF) & 1 stick of RAM on MB. Connect Video cable. 3.> Plug PSU into MB...
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    Computer doesn't boot

    Geod, sounds about right. MB dead. most MB have a 3yr. warranty. peace. al
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    External Hard Drive: Delayed Write Failure

    bobbert, take a look at this web page: http://bermangraphics.com/problems/delayedwritefailure.htm First 2 comments are pretty interesting. I suggest trying first comment (ie. taking HDD out of external case & connect it internally). I didn't read all the comments so u might run...
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    Random Powering off - Need help

    mubber, CPU might be fine, Have u removed the Heatsink to verify if there is a thermal pad or grease? If u do find a therm pad check if you see any hard particals that may have gotten stuck to the pad prior to installation, this would cause a heat transfer problem. If u find...
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    Computer doesn't boot

    Geod, Take out MB battery (for 1 min) or short the jumper to clear CMOS then Take the CPU out and turn that puppy on, listen for beeps, etc... don't think its the PSU, go to Fry's, BB, CC or Comp and get a PSU tester (around $10-12). ooh... U might tell ur roommate thats what...
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    Random Powering off - Need help

    mubber, U don't give details on PSU and Video. Please enlighten us. U may have an issue with PSU not having enough amps on 12V rail to sufficiently power your video card. (if its a newer video card which requires power). good luck al
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    Computer does not turn on

    Qacer, I had a similar problem with my machine. thought it was the power supply but PSU tester indicates the PSU is good. Turned out to be the 'regulator' on my MB, however when this regulator burned out, it took my CPU as well.
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    Computer Freezes With New Graphics Card

    heffay111, Not so sure that BIOS change made the difference as IRQ's are given out during boot up. I suspect the driver software. U can remove video drivers by going to Display properties> Settings> Advance> Adapter tab> driver tab al