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    MB/Memory help

    I have a MSI 865GM2-LS Socket 478 Intel 865G and I also have an Intel Pentium 4 2.8C Northwood 2.8GHz Socket 478 Processor so therefore, allows me to run ddr400 memory however, my mb won't allow it. I have ddr333 running now but i would like to use my two sticks (1gb) in my mb. I'm not sure if i...
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    In need of a motherboard

    I need help finding another motherboard. For some reason my motherboard won't except my new ram is a 184pin ddr400. My current setup is MSI 865GM2-LS Socket 478 Intel 865G Micro ATX Intel Motherboard Intel Pentium 4 2.8C Northwood 2.8GHz Socket 478 Processor CHAINTECH SA5500T2 GeForce...
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    maybe a psu problem?

    I have a faulty mobo that won't display anything. I tried all the suggestions about resetting the bios and etc., and sometimes when I power on the computer it'll start for a second or two then it'll turn off then start back up to the no post. I'm wondering if that delay in turning on is due to...
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    replacing the mobo

    my motherboard crashed or something, but regardless of the matter, I'm going to get a new one and I was wondering if i'm going have to reinstall windows and everything else once I put in my new motherboard? The hard drives that I had with the old mobo still has the operating system on it so I'm...
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    Power supply and beeping

    Can the lack of power cause your power supply to beep or the mobo to beep? Either the mobo or the power supply is beeping repetitive long beeps. Don't know which. I tried reseating my ram sticks, rearraging them, taking out my video card and nothing seems to work. I put my ram in another...
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    1 stick of memory vs. 2 sticks of memory

    What are the benefits for having two of the same kind memory sticks vs. 1 stick of the same memory value if any?
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    Beeping sounds from my Motherboard

    I keep getting long beeping sounds that just repeat. I looked at the beep codes for my motherboard(MSI model# 865GM2-LS with phoenix bios) and none really fit the codes given. I have 2x516 MB kingston ram and I tried reseating them, I rearranged them, I took them out, I just tried one of them...
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    Troubles with DVD Rom slave drive

    I just installed a Dvd rom drive as the slave. It works fine and all. But when I start up my computer it doesn't start up properly. The screen is always telling me that something is wrong. Probably a new hardware installation. So I have to select "Start windows normally" It's annoying to deal...
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    which sound card?

    I heard there are sound cards that are specifically made for recording music such as plugging in a mic and singing. If anyone knows anything, it'll help. Also, it doesn't look like they have mic inputs so where would I plug in my mic?