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    BIOS can't see HD, but windows can?

    montag, The problem is with my BIOS not recognizing the drive, how would Knoppix help me solve this problem?
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    BIOS can't see HD, but windows can?

    The reason I want to resolve this is because I'm making this system a dual-boot and don't yet know if Linux can find it. I may just put it in another system if I can't seem to figure out what's happening.
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    BIOS can't see HD, but windows can?

    I suppose this isn't a 'problem' since I can do everything I need to do with this HD, but why wouldn't the BIOS be able to see the HD when Win2k sees it under the Disk Management utility? I have 4 IDE devices setup as follows: Primary IDE: Master: 200GB w/ jumpers set to Master Slave...
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    Memory failure, now what?

    Since this is the next logical step once I get stable RAM, what are some expected OC rates I could get with this RAM and an Althlon 64 2800+?
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    Memory failure, now what?

    Both sticks were running with Auto enabled in the bios. I wasn't overclocking at all. Simply just trying to get my system stable. The fact that one stick is extremely error prone and the other has no problems tells me that this isn't a voltage or timing issue.
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    Memory failure, now what?

    Hi, I bought the following Mushkin 2x512MB RAM (2.5-3-3) along with the system in my sig: http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-299&depa=0 Unfortunately, my system when built had some crashing issues when running Call of Duty and other graphics intensive DirectX games. I could...
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    Best configuration for two sticks of DDR400 RAM

    I just bought two 512MB DDR400 sticks (2.5 - 3 - 3) from newegg: http://www.newegg.com/app/view...=20-146-299&depa=0 In my DFI LanParty nF3 250G, there are 3 memory slots. I know that I can't get DDR400 with two sticks of dual channel SDRAM, but does it matter if I have the memory in...
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    Antistatic Question

    By design, the case is your system's ground. As stated above, it's highly unlikely that static charge will cause any damage to your system if applied here. On a similar note, I was shocked (pun intended) when my electrically naive mother decided it was a good idea to vacuum over the video...
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    Boot Drive Failure message at startup

    Montag, I like the way you think. Those are good troubleshooting steps and are the order that I would put them in. I didn't try different cables, but I found the solution by trying a different cd drive. Instead of the old POS CD-ROM drive I was using (7+ years), I tried a slightly newer (5+...
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    Boot Drive Failure message at startup

    It's not that simple... I've tried multiple bootable OS CDs (windows and linux). The same error appears regardless of what's in the drive. I know when it's trying to boot from CD, because it says "CD Boot..." right before the error.
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    Boot Drive Failure message at startup

    Forgot to mention that the error comes immediately after the "Verifying DMI Pool" message.
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    Boot Drive Failure message at startup

    Hi All, I just got all new parts to piece together my system. Proc: AMD Athlon 64 2800+ (w/ std fan) Mobo: DFI Lanparty UT 250Gb Video: Powercolor Radeon 9700 Pro HD: Seagate 200GB IDE Mem: Mushkin 1GB (2x512MB) DDR400 PC3200 SDRAM PSU: JustPC 450W I installed everything in...
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    Is the SUV Age about over?

    What would you like the soccer mom's to drive, a freakin' mini-van??? Ha! Everyone knows how cool those things are.
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    Amazon.com $30 off

    Amazon.com is giving $30 off the first purchase for signing up for their VISA credit card. I just used it on several books, but I believe it's for any type of purchase. No fee and can be used immediately at their website. You can just cancel it and remove your name from their mailing...
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    [Warm?] 1 GB Corsair Value PC 3200 Dual Pack

    How do you define what you "need?" ;)
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    Kingston 1GB PC3200 400MHz 2-64x64 HyperX DDR Memory 184Pin - Lifetime Warranty $ 149.99 AR

    Buck_Naked, I think you're right. The memory stick is listen on their website as 3200K2; however, when I called they have it in their system listed as 3200AK2. Even if it is the AK2 model, newegg has it listed at $260 making this a bargain. 1GB (2x512MB) @ $260...
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    What is toughest undergraduate major?

    Civil Engineering... Easy! Aw, who am I kidding, my Civ Eng buddies were struggling with the idea of Pythagorean's theorem in their Senior year. Haha. I'm an Electrical/Computer Eng. but would estimate Chem Eng. requires more theory at the undergraduate level. "Toughness" is a matter of...
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    Kingston 1GB PC3200 400MHz 2-64x64 HyperX DDR Memory 184Pin - Lifetime Warranty $ 149.99 AR

    I also just called and they *should* be in on the 15th. The rebate numbers don't match, but I'll post another msg when they get back to me about that. Also, the person I spoke with promised that the rebate would be good for 14 days after the SHIP date, which is when they will charge your card.
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    Mushkin 1Gig Dual DDR Kit 2x512 PC 3200 $139 AR From Fry's

    From what I can see, the OCZ 1GB PC3200 memory is NOT the same as this product: http://www.ocztechnology.com/p.../ocz_ddr_pc_3200_rev_2 The memory for $119 after rebate seems to be OCZ's server memory, which has slightly higher latency...
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    Does the Zalman 7700 fit a DFI Lanparty UT NF3 S754

    I have the same board: the DFI Lanparty UT I'm not exactly up to speed on CPU fans. Is the Zalman 7700 a good fan to use when OCing an Athlon 64 2800+? Should I go with an XP-120 instead? Was looking into cases/PSUs for this board and came across the Antec Solution SLK3700AMB ATX Mid...
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    Best Athlon 64 CPU Cooler ? Your Opinion / Temp Stats please.

    Anyone know if the xp-120 will play nicely on the DFI LANPARTY UT 250Gb board? What's the difference between xp-90 and xp-120? Jay
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    mobo/cpu combo on a budget

    Peter, I found the 3200+ combo for $249 at your link to Fry's Outpost, but the 3000+ appears to be only $200 (Item # 4301885). Is this the same combo you mentioned was for $229? Also, how do you know the board is by ECS? Is the SiS chipset only available on said ECS boards? The photo...
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    mobo/cpu combo on a budget

    Well apparently the Newegg rebate's last day was the 1st (probably from Thanksgiving sale). Knowing about the heat problems people have had, I'm not sure I would go for it. If I wanted to run RAID using several IDE disks, would I need a special PCI card for this or is there a MB out there...
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    Cracking the WEP

    Be cautious if you use Knoppix. Before trying anything with a bootable OS on CD, you need to back up your system! I was trying it out of curiosity one day on my WinXP laptop. It didn't *break* it per se, but it definately modified something in Windows. My configuration when I rebooted in...
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    Connect to two Wireless LAN with single Wireless NIC

    No. Your software *may* have an option to chose the best connection of the two allowing you to roam between APs, but it's not possible to connect to both at the same time. You wouldn't gain any more BW out of it though, since the bottleneck is most likely your internet connection assuming you...
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    mobo/cpu combo on a budget

    Any takers?
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    mobo/cpu combo on a budget

    I'm looking for an older motherboard and CPU combo that will give me moderate control/performance and some processor upgrade capabilities later on. The catch is, I only have $200 to spend. Newegg has a deal for an AMD 64 2800+ with the GIGABYTE "GA-K8NS" GeForce3 chipset all for $173 after...