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    Get the DVDRW recognized in DOS?

    Nevermind, I used FreeDos off of Ultimate Boot CD and that solved my problem, I can access the DVD drive now and access the files on it.
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    Get the DVDRW recognized in DOS?

    Ok, i booted with the "Ultimate Boot CD", but I can't find out anyway to eject that CD and then put in the one with the files I need to access and be able to access them via DOS....
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    Get the DVDRW recognized in DOS?

    My ASUS DRW-2014L1T gets recognized when my motherboard boots up, but I want to be able to get into the directory of the CD that is in there via a DOS prompt. Is there a program I can use to get to that point? Or do I need to just create a bootable CD somehow? Any advice or pointers is...
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    Just wanted to post a quick follow-up....it was the memory. Once I switched from the Mushkin (not on QVL list) to the Corsair 2x2gb instead (on the QVL list), everything worked like a charm. I've got video! Shazam! Tnx for all the help.
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    What if the HSF touches the north/south bridge hs?

    Here's a pic of the heatsink (fan removed) touching the north/south bridges: http://www.freeimagehosting.net/uploads/c6e65d8186.jpg
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    I just posted here: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...=2227634&enterthread=y it's obviously related, but I felt it probably deserves its own thread, can you look there as well? Maybe that caused the problem? I dunno....
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    What if the HSF touches the north/south bridge hs?

    I'm currently working on this thread trying to get my computer to turn on properly for the 1st time: http://forums.anandtech.com/me...id=2227200&STARTPAGE=1 But I just had a quick question for folks, preferably those who have the P5Q-E + Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 7.... When I put the...
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    Yes, if you mean in the top-left corner of the motherboard where it comes with 4 of the pins covered by a black piece of plastic, yes, I removed the black piece of plastic and plugged in the 8-pin connector there. The manual for the mb says that the 8-pin connector is required (not 4). I...
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    Sry for all the posts, just keep racking my brain. I temporarily shut the exhaust fans in the rear & top, unplugged the CPU fan. Turned it on, and the temperature sensor on the CPU heatsink went from around 80f up to 90f. The hsf is getting hotter and I feet the hs on the vid card and that gets...
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    Also, I don't know if this helps either, but when I don't have the DVI plugged into the vid card, I get the "Red/Green/Blue" signal not detected on my flat panel. When I plug the DVI into the vidcard with the computer then turned on, the signal not detected goes away, but I don't get anything...
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    Btw, I even just plugged in my old ATI 7500 Radeon from my currently WORKING computer into the new one (PCI slot) to rule out any vid card defectiveness. Plugged my old CRT monitor into it. Turned on the computer, still nothing...no beeps, no image.
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    Yes, LED's are on, all the case-fan's & PSU kick-in, the power/reset button on the mb light on, both video card fans turn on, the CPU HSF fan turn on, Scythe fan controller shows elevated (above room) temperatures near the graphics card & memory, all indications that everything is on, yet no...
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    Just tried the DVI --> VGA adapter to hookup my CRT and still no picture on that either. I also hooked up the PC speaker wire from my old computer case to the new one, booted up the new one, and I don't get any beeps or anything.....isn't it supposed to at least beep?
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    disconnected EVERYTHING (usb ports, firewire, 2nd graphics card, 2nd memory dimm, sata data cables from the 2 hard drives and the 1 internal dvd, mouse from the usb port as well). So all I have now is the CPU, 1 2gb memory dimm, 1 graphics card, floppy drive and power to the mb (the 8-pin and...
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    Just turned on my new computer...no image on monitor

    Just put together (w/ anand forum folks help & advice) the following: CPU = Intel Q9550 CPU HSF = ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro THERMAL PASTE = ARCTIC SILVER 5 GPU = 2 Sapphire 100237L Radeon HD 3650's Mem = 2x2GB DDR2-800 Mushkin 996587 MB = ASUS P5Q-E HD = 2 WD 640gb hard drives...
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    Memory not on QVL list, still ok?

    MB: ASUS P5Q-E (http://www.asus.com/products.a...1=3&l2=11&l3=709&l4=0) Click on the QVL download on the left side and you'll see that the memory I bought: Mushkin 2x2gb 996587 DDR2-800 does not appear on the QVL list...is that going to be a problem? If yes, I'll need to exchange it w/...
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    Quick SATA hard drive(s) power question

    ok, just wasn't sure if there was a weird 'phase' concept where it's better to have the drives on 2 different cords or something along those lines to prolong their lives, who knows. thnx though.
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    Quick SATA hard drive(s) power question

    2 WD6400AAKS SATA hard drives + Corsair 550VX supply. The Corsair comes with 2 cords for SATA power, each has 3 SATA power females on the strips. Is it best practice to connect each hard drive to a separate SATA power strip from the supply? If yes, on the end of the strip (the last...
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    Quick case fan installation question

    I have a CM590 + Noctua NF-S12 1200 + Nexus D12SL-12. They both come w/ the rubber screws. I'm putting the Noctua on the side panel (lower slot), how do I install the rubber screws? From the inside of the panel, through the fan, to the outside. Or from the outside of the panel, through...
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    Installing HSF...did I do it right?

    ok, tnx....guess i need to buy some paste (since I didn't buy because it was incl. w/ the Arctic Cooling). Quick recommendation on which thermal paste to buy? And I don't mind buying Arctic Clean or something if that's the 'better' way to clean the gunk off....should I?
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    Installing HSF...did I do it right?

    Yea, but the pins came "down" already. The instructions didn't say pull them up. So they didn't fit into the holes until I first pulled the pins UP. So it took me 5-6 tries before I figured that piece out. Can anyone answer my question at the bottom of the above post? If the thermal paste...
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    Installing HSF...did I do it right?

    See bottom for question. The Arctic comes w/ thermal paste on it already. I installed the Q9550 in the LGA slot w/o any problems, lint-free, clean as a whistle. The Arctic Cooling instructions told me to turn the anchor screws clockwise to make sure they were in the proper position...
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    Just got CPU & hsf, quick question about installation

    Tnx. And if it's not clean, just some 90% rubbing alcohol on the tip of a vinyl glove to clean it?
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    Just got CPU & hsf, quick question about installation

    I know the arctic/faq docs indicate a thin line of grease horizontally across the quad-core...but I believe the Arctic Cooling Freezer Pro 7 already comes with grease applied to it.... Does that mean I don't need to add ANYTHING to either the HSF OR the Q9550? I just simply make sure...
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    Dell Ultrasharp 20" vs. Widescreen Dell

    I have 2 Dell 2001FP's (@ 1 old Dell CRT). I am going to replace the CRT in the middle with another Ultrasharp, the question is, do I get the 2007FP to match up with my existing 2001FP's, or do I get a widescreen version? I trade for a living, so I need all 3 screens to line up horizontally...
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    Dell Ultrasharp 20" vs. Widescreen Dell

    I have 2 Dell 2001FP's (@ 1 old Dell CRT). I am going to replace the CRT with another Ultrasharp, the question is, do I get the 2007FP to match up with my existing 2001FP's, or do I get a widescreen version? I trade for a living, so I need all 3 screens to line up horizontally by height with...
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    Fan placement question + fan controller

    Great, guess it'll be a good thing that I'm going to get the Scythe fan controller (4 dials) with the temperature readings so I'll be able to play around with it like you said and see what works best.
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    Noctua P12 & S12, both variable?

    Cool, tnx for directly answering my questions!
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    Noctua P12 & S12, both variable?

    Just a quick question since I'm new to fans in general... If I get either the Noctua NF-S12-1200 (or 800) or the Noctua NF-P12-1300 and hook either to my fan controller, can I adjust the speeds on either of them? Or does a fan specifically have to be made to be 'variable' speed to be able...
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    Fan placement question + fan controller

    okie dokie, i just remember reading in some guy's post about the CM590 being too porous so it's too much effort to cover the unused vent holes to achieve positive pressure, but I'm sure that's just going a tad overboard. I'm going to order all my components now and will get it all setup, thanks...
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    Fan placement question + fan controller

    Tnx, perfect, answers everything...except :-) --> Should I cover the unused fan vent holes (probably wouldn't hurt, or probably a waste of time)?
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    Fan placement question + fan controller

    Here are the components: CASE = CM590 MB = ASUS P5Q-E CPU = Intel Q9550 CPU HSF = ARCTIC COOLING Freezer 7 Pro 92mm GPU = 2 Sapphire 100237L Radeon HD 3650's Mem = 2x2GB DDR2-800 Mushkin HD = 2 x WD 640gb hard drives PSU = CORSAIR 550VX OTHER = TEAC Floppy drive; Possibly 1 internal...
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    Case recommendation?

    I think I'm all ready to go now. You've been a tremendous help, thanks for taking all the time, take care!
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    Case recommendation?

    Forget the above, I changed my mind, and yes, this is final. I'm buying the 590. It's got plenty of room so I should have no worries, there are a lot more people who bought that vs. the 534, so that's probably a good thing, and it should be easy to place in the fans, etc... It should give me...
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    Case recommendation?

    Looked at the 5605, tnx for link, but i think i'll go w/ the 534, tnx rally. one last few questions specific to the 534: -I'll add a fan to the front like you suggest, I still can load the 5.25" bays in front of the fan though right? -Will I have room to add a fan controller for the 3 fans...
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    Case recommendation?

    Ok, been reading ALL the reviews on the CM 534, CM 590, and the Rosewill Conqueror (can't find the 5605 for sale anywhere, incl. newegg so that's out). Rosewill seems nice overall except for the flimsy front from what I hear and the ports on the top (which knocked out the CM690 for me). So...
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    Case recommendation?

    One thing about the CM690 after looking closer is the ports are on the top which stinks because it goes under my desk and it'll be a pain to plug things into the top of the unit. I'm looking at the COOLER MASTER Centurion 5 CAC-T05-WW, that has all the ports in the front....any opinion on...
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    Case recommendation?

    thread not done, you are obviously kidding....