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    new epox 8kda3 +/j bios

    Link to 10/22/2004 Bios page ftp Enhancements & Fixes for this BIOS release: 1.Patch Cool'n'Quiet fail for 8KDA3+ 2.0. 2.Sovle system hang up at POST 01h when adjust CPU ratio,if DIMM2/DIMM3 exists. 3.Patch USB device compatibility issue. 4.Patch ACPI shutdown temperaure fail...
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    Talk to me about tunneling

    What I want is an integrated website editing/management application that lets me connect to a server via SSH. I have been using Adobe GoLive, but it doesn't (yet) connect via SSH, as far as I can tell. A friend told me to look into tunneling. I think I sort of understand the concept. Can...
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    Samba server setup question

    I have a question about setting up Samba on a Linux (Debian sarge) file server for a small group of users. This server and all the users are behind a seemingly robust workgroup hardware firewall (firebox something or other). All users can authenticate on a Windows domain, although many...
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    MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum and PSU

    There have been numerous posts on forums about issues with the MSI K8N Neo2 Platinum and certain power supplies. I setup a system with this board and an Antec 350Watt (one that comes with the Antec SLK3700-BQE case). Proc is a 3500+ 939. 1 SATA drive. 1 CD/DVD writer. 1 floppy. 9700 Pro...
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    No fun installing Linux

    I tried installing 3 different Linux distros (Fedora Core2, Gentoo 2004.2, and Mandrake 10.0) with limited success. Driver issues were a challenge with Fedora and Mandrake, and the gui installs left me really wondering just what I was ultimately getting. I love the idea of Gentoo and enjoyed...
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    Active PFC and power supply

    Newer power supplies are adding features like active PFC. In buying a new power supply how important are these types of features? Active PFC seems like it may be helpful for people like me in older homes where consistent power from the plug is not something to take for granted. Unfortunately...
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    Handhelds and Unix (Solaris) or Linux

    Can a Palm or Windows Mobile 2003 synch with any scheduling programs on Solaris or Linux. For example, someone here is using dtcal on Solaris and is interested in a handheld. Thanks for any feedback.
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    Power supply for an overclocker

    I know PSU questions are common, but there are an increasing number of options with limited objective reviews. I am going to buy a new case and power suppy, but I am uncertain what power supply. I have the classic conflicting priorities: great overclocker (today and 1-2 years from now)...
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    epox 8kda3j makes chirping noises?

    WTF? This Epox 8kda3j is making a quasi-periodic high pitch chirping-like noise. I turned off fans and isolated harddrives etc. I really think the board is making the noise. Huh?
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    thermalright xp-120 is huge!

    XP-120 just barely fits on an 8KDA3J. With the 120x38 fan, it dwarfs everything else in my system. Putting memory in DIMM1 is a tight, tight squeeze with the heatsink on. It sort of cracks me up. The Lian-li PC-65 is looking mighty small now with all that filler. Does it work? I am getting...
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    Workstation video card?

    I am looking for an AGP video card for an A64 (either 754 or 939 - not decided yet) work computer. I do a fair bit of visualization (2d and 3d), GIS, and graphics, but I cannot justify buying a "real" workstation video card. The ability to run 2 monitors is appealing but not significant. I...
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    Renamed: cowdog fights AK89 Max ... and is losing

    With either 2x256 Mushlin Lv II PC-3500 or 2x512 Corsair PC3200 LL v 1.1 memory my system will not boot if I relax the memory timings to something like 2.5-2-2-9 or 3-3-2-9. Standard voltages, no overclocking. Both of these memory sets are BH-5 (I believe) and settings by spd are 2-2-2-6. If...
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    Nagging intermittent probs ... ideas?

    I have 2 intermittent problems, and I'm looking for some ideas/approaches to get these under control: 1. I get intermittent network cable not connected messages, and based on testing with other systems, I can't fault my router, cables, or dsl service. It doesn't seem to cause any noticable...
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    ATI "updates" X800 specs

    edit: appologies in advance if this is a repeat post. I didn't see anything, but I didn't exactly make an exhaustive look-see either... link ATI Boosts RADEON X800 Specifications "Only weeks before the release, ATI Technologies decided to boost performance of its next-generation code-named...
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    A64 3200+ and Aopen AK89 Max

    I just finished setting up this A64 3200+ with an Aopen AK89 Max (NF3 150). Thermalright SLK 948U with 92 mm Panaflo M. 2 x 256 Mushkin Lvl II PC-3500 RAM. Powercolor 9700 Pro. After playing with settings for about 30 minutes, I am currently running 10x230 (@ stock voltages) via BIOS with...
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    Your package missed a flight - FedEx

    I paid for overnight shipping on a mobo and cpu. It was scheduled to arrive today at 3:00pm. I checked tracking and it said it was in Texas; I'm in Montana. I called and was told that my package missed a plane. OK, now a package can't miss a plane. It isn't like the package was having lunch...
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    Chaintech ZNF3-250 available now?

    Apparently available here. Anyone bold? Regardless, this could mean that at least a couple of NF3-250 socket 754 A-64 boards will be available shortly. PCI/AGP lock (if it works) would be fun for playing with an A64 3000+. :D
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    nForce 3 250 - 754

    Apparently we aren't going to see any nForce 3 250 - 754 A64 boards in February. It is strange that they were anounced way back and are anxiously awaited, but we have really heard almost zip about them. I would expect someone to leak something, perhaps even something as simple as, "NF#-250...
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    What's up with all the secrecy for new hardware?

    NDA. Rumored release dates. Secret code press releases. Posted screen shots. Denial by officials. And so on. CPUs and motherboards seem to be the worst. Even web sites will do crazy things like post a picture of the back side of a cpu, some trivial BIOS screen, or corner of a motherboard...
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    Best option right now -> P4 Northwood?

    Having waited for the A64 price increases (rolls eyes) and socket 754 mobos that actually have a pci/agp lock (rolls eyes again), I have started to think that the best (oc'ing) system option right now is something like a P4 2.8C or 3.0C. Northwoods cpus are proven and at this late stage in...
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    Next round of A64 (socket 754) mobos - when?

    Especially top brand boards based on Nforce 3 250. PCI and AGP lock, right? When are those expected? I see bits and pieces here and there and expect them within weeks, but I'm not sure if that is right. Anyone have any info or a better guess even? What else is coming? I plan to wait and...
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    Radeon 9700 Pro - no signal after gaming awhile

    I have a new Powercolor 9700 Pro (Retail) running unclocked. It runs fine until I push it hard, either gaming for about 10 minutes or while looping 3dMark2001SE, for example. The monitor will suddenly display "no signal." Mobo is an 8RDA+ with an OC'd Barton 2500+. Running DirectX9a and CAt...
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    Barton 2500+ with Abit NF7-S rev. 2

    I haven't pushed to see where this will go yet, but right now I am running a comfortable 11x205. The highest FSB I have tried so far is 210, and that posted fine. Running everything stock with no mods. I guess I was luck in that this Barton doesn't need me to cut the L12 bridge for 200+ fsb...
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    nf7-s and slk-800u

    Does anyone know if the slk-800u (one that mounts via 4 holes) with the ABIT nf7-s motherboard. Specifically I am interested in if it works with the 1.2 or 2.0 revisions. I have heard it requires special stand-offs for the rev. 1.2. Any links or direct experience is very much appreciated. I...
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    fuzzy text - ViewSonic P95f+

    Running 1280 x 1024 @ 100mhz, 32 bit Saphire Radeon 8500LE, not overclocked (6.14.1.6292 ATI drivers) Doesn't matter if I use the windows monitor driver or the latest from ViewSonic WinXP Pro Regular size windows fonts I get some fuzzy text, especially near the middle of the screen. In...
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    EPoX N.A. distribution and support to Northgate

    I searched but I didn't see a post of this here yet. According to a press release posted by EPoX Tech on amdmb.com forums, Northgate Innovations, Inc. will have the exclusive distributorship for EPox products in North America. Northgate will also handle all service and warranty...
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    banned word?

    s_t_N_a_b. Removed _ and N. This is a banned word? In another post I tried to write, "I did not understand the method enough to take a s___ at it myself." One of the definitions of that banned word is "An attempt; effort" I just found that a strange word to ban. Confused cowdog.
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    Fan questions - 8RDA+

    I have heard that the 8RDA+ doesn't like variable speed fans plugged into the mobo. I have a YS Tech variable speed fan on an SLK-800, and I just use an extra 4pin from the PSU. I would, however, like to monitor the fan speed (I want a quantitative number to associate with different...
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    PSU died?

    Antec TruePower 430 I setup my system and it was working, although I did notice that sometimes case fans would work and sometimes they wouldn't. Then my system wouldn't power up at all. Then it powered up and seemed to work. Now it won't power up at all. I then tried to test if this PSU...
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    This is a mess!

    The inside of my case is a mess! I feel like I'm overmatched trying to get my cables and power wires in any arrangement other than chaos. I probably wouldn't mind, but I have one of those trendy windows on the side of my case. Plus, it is a hassle and a half to get in and do anything. It is...
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    Dumb question, but I'll ask it anyway

    If I have all the parts for a system but no case, can I setup the system to see if everything is working etc.? I expect the answer is yes, but.
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    Good low cost MOBO for newegg blowout 1700+

    Tempted by: AMD Athlon XP 1700+ Thoroughbred /266 FSB Processor CPU 1700+/ 1.47GHz -OEM, AXDA1700DLT3C - 49.99 Looking for a lowcost but quality MOBO (not going to overclock) to upgrade an old Dell Workstation 400. Want to use existing Adaptec 2940UW with SCSI drive, CD-ROM, and CDRW...