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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    If you live in San Diego or Escondido and would like to purchase my new 4200 let me know. I purchased unit last month but haven't had the time to install drives, etc... so I am going to get rid of it. price $100 thanks al
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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    Openfiler is an operating system that provides file-based network-attached storage and block-based Storage area network. It was created by Xinit Systems, and is based on the rPath Linux distribution. It is free software licensed under the GNU General Public License version 2. Its software stack...
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    *DEAD* Intel NAS Server w/ Intel Celeron 420 1.6GHz, DDR2 & eSATA - $135

    Hi, may i ask were you purchased the E2200 2.2GHz cpu? thanks, al
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    Maxtor One Touch II USB drive question

    Hi, Has anyone had success swapping out a HDD from a Maxtor One Touch II drive that is using a 160GB drive and replacing it with a 500GB drive? Any info on this is appreciated. Thanks, al
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    Keyboard is messing up

    Drunkentig3r, Your KB is suffering from 'keyboardous erroneous' a well known problem when h2O makes contact with 'live' electrical parts. Resolution: new KB U might try a hair dryer and blow dry that KB... watch for split ends... however. good luck. al
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    Screen off when turned on

    qpwoeir, Please enlighten the rest of the group on the following as to help U on this: 1.> When did this problem start happening? (ie. is this a new build, old, Dell machine, HP, etc....) 2.> details on vid card, psu, OS and anything else u can think of. (eg. Gross Salary, car u...
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    How to remote support

    kldang, I've used many remote apps for tech support. If your looking for something 'free' that works well I recommend VNC. Don't waste your time with apps that have a 30day eval unless u actually plan on making a purchase for one of them. A side note with VNC, your remote client will...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    DrMik3y2, Lack of having a spare Cpu to test with u r limited on how far u can troubleshoot. However, try the following: 1.> Remove MB from case and place next to case on top of MB Box. 2.> Place video card, CPU+(HSF) & 1 stick of RAM on MB. Connect Video cable. 3.> Plug PSU into MB...
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    Computer doesn't boot

    Geod, sounds about right. MB dead. most MB have a 3yr. warranty. peace. al
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    External Hard Drive: Delayed Write Failure

    bobbert, take a look at this web page: http://bermangraphics.com/problems/delayedwritefailure.htm First 2 comments are pretty interesting. I suggest trying first comment (ie. taking HDD out of external case & connect it internally). I didn't read all the comments so u might run...
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    Random Powering off - Need help

    mubber, CPU might be fine, Have u removed the Heatsink to verify if there is a thermal pad or grease? If u do find a therm pad check if you see any hard particals that may have gotten stuck to the pad prior to installation, this would cause a heat transfer problem. If u find...
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    Computer doesn't boot

    Geod, Take out MB battery (for 1 min) or short the jumper to clear CMOS then Take the CPU out and turn that puppy on, listen for beeps, etc... don't think its the PSU, go to Fry's, BB, CC or Comp and get a PSU tester (around $10-12). ooh... U might tell ur roommate thats what...
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    Random Powering off - Need help

    mubber, U don't give details on PSU and Video. Please enlighten us. U may have an issue with PSU not having enough amps on 12V rail to sufficiently power your video card. (if its a newer video card which requires power). good luck al
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    Computer does not turn on

    Qacer, I had a similar problem with my machine. thought it was the power supply but PSU tester indicates the PSU is good. Turned out to be the 'regulator' on my MB, however when this regulator burned out, it took my CPU as well.
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    Computer Freezes With New Graphics Card

    heffay111, Not so sure that BIOS change made the difference as IRQ's are given out during boot up. I suspect the driver software. U can remove video drivers by going to Display properties> Settings> Advance> Adapter tab> driver tab al
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    PC sometimes wont post/boot, blank screen, no beep

    Qzruh, Here's a possibility of what happened: Your case temps were high for more then a short time and your PSU started to degrade, then a capacitor failed in PSU which cause a power spike that took out a component on your MB and now your system doesn't POST, so not even a new PSU helps...
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    Computer Freezes With New Graphics Card

    heffay111, I'm not sure if your MB came with a driver CD which contained Video driver for the on-board video (if it did, did U install these video drivers?) If you did install them, did u uninstall them prior to installing either video card (ie. nVidia/ATI)? The proper procedure to...
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    Full PC lockup.

    iAtticus, I suspect the PSU. Go to Fry's or Best Buy and purchase a higher voltage (ie. 12V rail) voltage... and swap it... if it doesn't work, return the PSU.
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    Full PC lockup.

    iAtticus, Remove the 8800 along with Nvidia driver. Reinstall ATI card along with driver. Run a test by playing a game... see how long ur system stays UP. U should check the CASE temp. How old is your OCZ PSU? al
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    Won't Boot, won't post.

    Synderon, It would appear that u unloaded some static electricity to some component on your MB. Did u "unhook" (remove IDE/SATA cable) while pc was on? if it was OFF at the time, chalk this up as a lesson learned on making sure to wear a ESD strap. (Fry's $5-12 part) At this point...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    specs say 1.8V supported so I don't think 2.2V will fly... U may need to call MSI support and verify if that particular memory will be okay to use but I know what MSI will say about that... as Patriot memory does not fall within their "approved memory vendor" list MSI might ask u to return...
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    Computer having weird bootup behavior

    Sieistganzfett, Couple of questions: 1.) Where did U get your information on ("it needs to be 30A minimum")? 2.) Why would single rail be perfect? as most PSU's come equiped with 2-3 12V rails. thanks. al
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    New Build Not POSTing

    DrMik3y2, Don't think the 512 will work. (not ddr2 don't put it in ur MB) NOTE: WHAT IS THE MODEL # OF UR MEMORY. NOTE: I looked at newegg.com at Model #: PDC21G6400LLK this has a 2.2V specificiation your MB has a spec of 1.8V. Take a read on this.... just noticed this on MSI...
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    Computer having weird bootup behavior

    BigfootKevin, Hey nice video card "Pie grande", Could u enlighten papa bear on what procedures (steps) u followed prior to installing your new video card? What I'm getting at is this: Did u UNINSTALL your existing video driver prior to installing new card? Are the symptoms the...
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    help lockup while burning

    cavdraco, Interesting! Here is what u do: Register a new Ebay account and pass that problematic machine on to someone else and don't look back :-0 LOL! (not really just having a laugh on your account) Really, do u have a spare DVD burner to test with? u might c if any of friends...
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    New Build Not POSTing

    DrMik3y2, Disconnect all HDD, DVD/CD, Floppy devices. Remove any & all PCI cards EXCEPT the Video card. Remove 1 RAM module Basically, you should ONLY have the following installed on MB: 1- CPU & Heatsink/fan 1- Video card 1- RAM module (In slot 1) Boot that puppy up and listen...
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    R6: Vegas and dual core or 8800 video cards?

    pontifex, Have u checked Event viewer/Application for Error messages? If u don't know were to find EV navigate here: Alternate mouse click on "My Computer"/Manage Also, make sure to list system specs when u post a question. Have u uninstalled and reinstalled Vegas? good...
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    USB Devices screw up Windows XP.

    Sonix7, I suggest some saltine crackers to go with those nuts--- maybe a bottle of wine :0 Really, get a life... LOL! nahhh... really, Navigate to My Computer> Properties> Manage> go to Event Viewer C~ System Check for Errors.... Google error msg. (Google will B...
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    USB keyboard causing freezing during boot

    Hoopster81, Well my friend, how about a docking station for that little notebook of yours.... really, I would visit the manufacture website for that notebook(that u so gracially provided the specs on) and look up the notebook and go to FAQ's or latest updates...etc.. u might also...
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    Going nuts over new build, please help

    Kilcan, check-it, remove WD HDD from Build #2 and place that puppy into Build #1 (of course after removing HDD from Build #1) Being that both systems R identical, see if you can install the OS using Build #1. If all is well after install, transfer the HDD back to Build #2 and cross...
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    Rebooting Issues

    Wanderlust, Digg-it, alternate mouse click on My Computer> Properties> Manage> Event Viewer check Application & System for Errors hopefully event viewer will give u a clue on what is causing the problem. but I suspect it may be an issue with not having the latest Windows updates...
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    Increased RAM, Now Won't Complete POST

    greggster59, Alright homeboy, here is what u do... It may be as simple as updating BIOS ASUS BIOS link NOTE: had to edit my post as I didn't realize u already verified all DIMM slots and all DIMM MODULES are in working order... I assume u did the teadious work of testing...
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    My Aunt can't see site...don't understand why, please help!!!

    ctf20, I think your aunt needs a set of $10 CVS reading glasses... LOL.... On a serious note. Reformat her harddrive... No just kidding... Seriously, I think 'Slikkster's' comments are probably whats going on here: "It appears your aunt is using Charter.com as an ISP. I would...
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    processor or mainboard bad?

    jackwhitter, I suspect the CPU (You've been overclocking haven't u... :-0) Disconnect the PSU from the MB and stick those multimeter leads into the end of that cable to test...... try this AT YOUR OWN RISK. U could also go to Fry's and purchase a cheap PSU checker... for $10 bucks...
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    Hard Drive problem?

    QueBert, I HIGHLY recommend u backup any data that is important to you on both partitions and do a LOW LEVEL FORMAT on the drive...... 1 of 2 possibilities here: Either MBR was corrupted or HD is and will take a dump SOON! NOTE: I wouldn't take for granted those HD...
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    Computer wont start/boot

    vrbaba, NEGATORY on visual inspection of regulator and warranty. (MB usually only have 3yr warranty and electronic components for the most part always look NEW after wiping 3yrs of dust of them) ESD strap is inexpensive (Fry's or BB) $5-12 bucks. If you can find a cheap used or new MB...
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    External Hard Drive: Delayed Write Failure

    bobbert, If drive was working fine previously and works fine on other pc's then issue is YOUR machine. Something on your machine has changed. You may have done a Windows update recently (think back to when this problem started, did u perform a windows update?) If you did a Windows update...
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    I need help desperately with my mystery problem!

    nlc0043, DEFINITELY a heat problem. (ie. CPU overheating). Check for thermal grease under CPU. If you plan on applying thermal grease MAKE VERY SURE not to get the grease on anything other then the CPU and HEATSINK, thin layer of grease EVENLY applied. Also, make sure your case fan...
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    Computer wont start/boot

    Hi Vrbaba, Two months ago my own system displayed the same symptoms as yours until one day it would not power up. (light comes on outside case but no POST). I've been through 2 RMA's with Gigabyte (same MB) and 2 RMA's with AMD as I burned out 2 CPU's troubleshooting this MB. (u may...
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    PSU wattage needed for my configuration

    Hi, Need help determining what wattage PSU I need for the following system configuration: GA-k8N-Ultra-9 (Motherboard) (939 Socket) CPU- AMD X2 4600+ RAM- 2GB Gigaram (2x 1GB modules) CD/DVD- 2 DVD drives HDD- 1- 160 GB System Drive, 4-250GB drives configured for RAID 5 Video-...