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    cordless phones

    I am on the 2nd day of ownership of a Uniden CLX 485 Digital Answering System and very happy with the purchase. I bought a new one with the UPC neatly removed and paid $71.99 before shipping and handling on Amazon.com. The UPC missing was not a big deal for me since the rebate offers on this...
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    k8n neo4 platinum hangs on shut down

    BIOS 1.A and 1.B have resolved this issue for me. The notes for these BIOS versions do not say they fix the shutdown bug, but I experienced it during all BIOS versions from 1.4 thru 1.9. If you already have BIOS 1.B installed and Windows is still hanging on shutdown, the issue may be something...
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    does the msi neo4 platinum support SATAII?

    Yes, it does. http://www.msi.com.tw/program/products/mainboard/mbd/pro_mbd_detail.php?UID=637
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    PSA: Seagate 7200.9 series finally available

    I was only interested in the 300 GB SATA 7200.9, so I did not ask about every drive. The model list is here. The number for Presales in the Americas is 1-877-271-3285.
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    PSA: Seagate 7200.9 series finally available

    I spoke with a Seagate Presales representative today. He said the 250 and 300 GB drives should hit the market sometime in Q1 2006. He would not pin it down to one month or three from now.
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    I just wanted to post back regarding the "Shutdown Bug," my only issue with this board. On 10/19, I tried a recommendation from KitC to switch from the Marvell to the nVidia LAN controller. This apparently worked for him/her and seemed to be the answer to my prayers. I have shutdown my system...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    Zhar, thanks for the suggestion. My System Failure|Automatically Restart check box was unchecked at the time of this incident and others. KitC, thanks for your suggestion. I am presently using the Marvell LAN controller and will give the nVidia LAN controller a try to see if that does the...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    Regrettably, the "Shutdown Bug" I was previously experiencing while using BIOS 1.9 has come back to haunt me while using BIOS 1.6! It happened during my 12th shutdown since downgrading to BIOS 1.6. While commanding a shutdown, a restart instead happened. CHKDSK ran and again corrupted my...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    MSI responds regarding BIOS 1.9: "Dear Customer, Sorry for not replying previously in regards to your issue we do have customers using this bios version with no issues at all it would seem that you have a piece of hardware or software that maybe the cause if can...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    After reading the cobbler's recommendation to reinstall the nVidia 6.66 chipset drivers following a BIOS 1.9 upgrade, I decided it was worth a try. For days, it seemed to have fixed the previous problem I was experiencing with shutdowns. Unfortunately, it appears I may have been premature in...
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    Digital Cameras

    Consumers Reports latest edition, Nov 05, arrived in yesterday's mail and has a whole section of ratings on digital cameras. You can probably read the review at your local library.
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    PSA: Seagate 7200.9 series finally available

    I got this reply from Seagate today: Presales appreciates your interest in the new upcoming 7200.9 drives. Presently there are none available in the market and some resellers are taking pre-orders at this time. Presales has been advised that these drives would be out possibly late...
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    X2 4400+ loads windows slowwww

    I found boot times to be significantly reduced after installing AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core Processor Driver for Windows XP 1.2.2.2, located here. Did you install this driver?
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    I just sent off the message below to MSI. Has anyone else tried BIOS 1.9 and experienced this "Shutdown" bug? I will publish MSI's response when I get one. "I have been using BIOS 1.9 since it came out. Unfortunately, I must say it still has the "Shutdown" bug that was in BIOS 1.8! I have...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    MSI responds regarding BIOS 1.8: "Dear Customer, We have not encountered any issues with updating bios to version 1.8 and losing sound if can please flash back down to your original bios version but if have updated driver as well also please try updating the NVIDIA...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    Budman, thanks for the reply. I feel like I have been talking to myself on this thread lately. Is the loss of onboard sound the only bug you have found using 1.8? I have no other issues, but have not heard back from an MSI tech yet. Updating the BIOS is a bit like playing with fire. If the...
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    OCZ's power supplies any good ?

    I was recently in the market for an OCZ 600W model, but noticed Tom's Hardware had two samples fail its stress test. Then, the vendor I was going to buy through, Tank Guys, told me OCZ has discontinued this model and has no stock left at its factory. The new model will have two PCIe...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    Well, my board came a couple of weeks back with BIOS 1.4 installed and my new X2 4400+ booted fine first first time out. I was planning on using the onboard sound and it worked fine until I upgraded the BIOS to 1.8. I never flashed to 1.5 or 1.6. After successfully flashing the BIOS, the red...
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    Official Athlon 64 X2 preorder/instock thread...

    Price at ewiz just jumped to $ 593.28 before tax, S & H.
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    Upgrade Help

    BOLt, that is an attractive price for the 7800, but I could only find it listed for a shade over $600: accessories.us.dell.com/sna/productdeta...n&cs=19&category_id=2999&page=external. Do you have a link to that price or do you need a coupon? Thanks.
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    Official Athlon 64 X2 preorder/instock thread...

    I am considering a purchase decision of the MSI Neo4 Platinum motherboard using an AMD Athlon 64 X2 4400+ CPU. My concern is regarding upgrading the BIOS of the motherboard to work properly with the dual-core CPU. I read the following extract from a recent Anand Tech article: This brings up the...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    There was no reply to my previous query, so let me rephrase the question. I was wondering if any of you have taken the Neo4 Platinum from its original BIOS state to the latest MSI BIOS available while only using an X2 CPU? The latest BIOS published on the MSI web site is 1.5, however Tech...
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    *** Official MSI K8N Neo4 Platinum (nForce4 Ultra chipset) Thread ***

    Can anyone tell me if this board requires a BIOS update to work properly with the AMD Athlon? 64 X2 dual core processor or the NVIDIA Geforce 7800 GTX GPU?
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    Your thoughts on my possible gaming system

    The Plextor PX-716AL DVD±R/RW CD-R/RW internal E-IDE (ATAPI) drive is their newest dual layer burner and according to Plextor sales, will go on sale next week. www.plextor.com/english/products/716AL.htm
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    What's wrong with my rig?

    Regarding those Memtest errors, I see many people recommending the older Memtest86. My memory was showing errors using the old Memtest86 3.2, but no errors are showing using the new Memtest86+ 1.55. I would suggest you start with the new and improved Memtest86+ 1.55 located at www.memtest.org...
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    How do i figure out how powerful of a psu i need?

    Here, try this calculator located at www.extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp It has some recent hardware from which to select. The author recommends making an additional 20% selection, located as the last item in the calculator to allow for future expansion.
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    Please Double Check These Specs

    Try this PSU Calculator out: www.extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp Use a 20% additional power selection after you enter everything in as this is the recommended amount of overhead for future expansion. Regarding your links, did you know you need to copy only the portion of the URL following...
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    Power consumption and PSU's

    Try this PSU Calculator located at www.extreme.outervision.com/index.jsp
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    ATI X850 XT Platinum Edition

    How about this one: Sapphire Radeon X850 XT Platinum Edition PCI Express 256MB DDR3 Video Card w/HDTV-Out, Dual DVI & VIVO ***Free 2nd Day*** or this one: Sapphire ATI 850XT 256MB PCI-Express16 2DVI / VIVO / PE Bulk Package I cannot find an available one for $550 either.
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    How to change start up

    Do NOT use "msconfig" to disable services, type "services.msc" in the Run box instead! (WHY?) Go to www.blackviper.com/ for all the answers.
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    memory question

    Regarding those Memtest errors, I see many people recommending the older Memtest86. My memory was showing errors using the old Memtest86 3.2, but no errors are showing using the new Memtest86+ 1.55. I would suggest you start with the new and improved Memtest86+ 1.55 located at www.memtest.org...
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    so i updated my bios and...

    Ewat, while I think it is great DFI has chosen Memtest86+ over Memtest86 to include in their BIOS revision, you might want to double check for sure because DFI's latest BIOS is dated 03/10 and Memtest86+ 1.55 was only just released on 03/28. On 03/10, Memtest+ 1.51 was the most current version.
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    so i updated my bios and...

    Regarding those Memtest errors, I do not have a DFI board with the built-in feature, but you might want to check to see which version of Memtest86 is being run by your DFI BIOS. My memory was showing errors using the old Memtest86 3.2, but no errors are showing using the new Memtest86+ 1.55. I...
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    How do you make a bootable memtest86 CD?

    Might I suggest you start with the new and improved Memtest86+ 1.55 located at http://www.memtest.org/! It is based on the well-known original memtest86 written by Chris Brady located at the web site listed by the OP. The old Memtest86 3.2 does not have the more recent updates provided by...
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    need help with booting!

    Edit the boot.ini file. Under [bootloader] you should find the line: timeout=30. Change 30 to 0. If Win 2000 is the default OS, then your system will boot straight into it without showing you the selection screen.
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    Help! No video on startup

    According to your manual, this is the troubleshooting procedure: The system powers-up, no video, no beeping sound heard, but the CPU fan is turning. 1. Clear CMOS RAM. (JP5 connector, see Quick start guide for more info on how to clear the CMOS). 2. Check all the jumper settings on the M/B...
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    Brother's new computer won't boot

    I have taken a college-level PC Troubleshooting class. One of our lessons was about numeric or audio beep codes. With only the CPU, video card and 1 stick of ram installed on the mobo, your monitor might display a 3 or 4-digit numeric code or your case speaker might emit a series of short/long...
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    Which Audigy 2 to get?

    Don't you want to consider the Audigy4 Pro? There is only one model to choose from. Audigy4 Pro
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    Sorry guys, but I need your help...

    Sorry, missed that. You are correct. The mobo has 4 SATA connections.