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    Computer Locks up when modem tries to Connect

    Found the problem. Turns out windows installed wrong driver the first time I tried to use add hardware wizard. Then, even when I switched Ports it was finding the wrong driver again. Solution: Remove instance from hardware configuration. Remove Conextant program the was installed. Restart...
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    Computer Locks up when modem tries to Connect

    No, I have not tried that yet. One thing I did notice is that it installed on COM2 and not the usual COM3. cank
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    Computer Locks up when modem tries to Connect

    Here is the deal. Friend?s computer: Gateway Celeron, 64 megs RAM, Win 98. Old modem went out and Gateway was going to charge $86.00 for new one. I loaned him an old one but he couldn?t get it working. He brought it to work along with a new AOpen Modem. I removed old hardware and started fresh...
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    Technical Drawings of Computer Case

    Well, I guess I should have been more precise in my question. I am looking for specs like, proper ofsets for motherboards, mounting hole placement, minimum total width, back panel specs, etc... But yeah, I think you are right, I should just start from scratch. I actually found some in this...
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    why won't my system work in my new case?

    I had a similar problem last week when I built my new system. I had the CMOS jumpers set to clear instead of normal. Your power button switch cord is usally reversable so it doesn't what way you have that pluged in. Also check the toggle switch on the back of the case to make sure it is on...
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    Technical Drawings of Computer Case

    I am looking for some technical case drawings to make my own ATX case. I know I could just use a tape measure, but I thought it might be easier to start with something and modify it. Especially if there are certain standards like the ATX form factor for motherboards found here. Does anybody know...