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    Mobo shorted?

    recently, i was running my computer when it suddenly shut down. After awhile i could smell smoke. Teh case had been open b/c i had been installing a new stick of ram. im just wondering if this means my mobo shorted, if it unrepairable.
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    need to reinstall drivers

    I have a retail bought compaq comptuer for a couple of yrs ago. I recently reformatted it, but it didn't automatically intsall the onboard video and audio drivers. I'm not sure if its supposed to automatically intsall, or am i supposed to dl them?
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    registry errors

    i recently reformatted my computer, and when i installed xp again, it said it found a couple of system registry errors. Well i dl repair registry, and it found 200 errors. Unfortuantely, i have to buy to program to fix the problems. What program can i dl to fix system registry problems? And...
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    DHCP ip conflict

    hmm what happens if i manually assign an address, gateway, subnetmask, and dns server?
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    DHCP ip conflict

    I heard teh 5100speedstream only hands out one lease, but someone told me there's a trick way to make it work. My modem is connected to a hub, which is connected to two computerse. I recently reformatted one of the computers, and now, i have a ip conflict problem. This happened to me recently...
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    Strange IP conflict problem

    sry for double posting, but i forgot to mention that i have two network cards on one computer . I used the other card, restarted my modem and computers, and when i turned it back on, it was fine. thnx a lot for ur help.
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    Strange IP conflict problem

    192.168.1.64: thats the ip for the computer im on right now. Apparently, the other computer is assigned the same ip. I manually changed the ip for the other comp to 192.168.1.63, but the dsl only works for teh computer where the option is set to "automatically obtain ip address"
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    microphone acting up

    Yea ive tested the headset. The headset works on my intel (has been for 6months now). I'm pretty sure its teh hardware, cuz i heard the onboard audio on the K7s41gx was pretty bad.
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    cd drive problem

    ok thank u. Does that mean i need a new drive? Or can i rma the drive.
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    Strange IP conflict problem

    It works with a hub, ionno why. I think its cuz my modem also acts as a router or something like taht.
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    cd drive problem

    I recently bought a new cd-r drive (aopen). It worked for about 2 days, then recently, it hasnt been reading any of my cds. The cds work on my other computer, jsut not this one. Ive checked bios and also the device manager and they both show my drive is connected and working fine. Its not...
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    Strange IP conflict problem

    Ok i have a network setup that goes like this: I have 2 pcs, and a netgear hub. I connect the 2 pcs to the hub. I also have a sbc dsl modem, and i also connect the ethernet cable to hub (instead of directly to the ethernet card on teh pc). This way, i get a connection on both computer...its...
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    microphone acting up

    Something is wrong with my microphone. It works, just really badly. I have to scream as loud as i can to be heard in teamspeak. my sound card is the onboard sound card for the asrock k7s41gx mobo (c-media 3d audio). I've checked all my system settings, and the microphone levels are at the...
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    CPU problem

    I recently built a computer witha xp 3200+ processor. After installing everything, i started up windows and checked the system properites. It clocked my cpu running at 1.1ghz, way below the speed for a 3200+. i ran multiple tests and they all turned out the same...did i recieve the wrong cpu...
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    Screeching noise from computer

    haha nvm, a molex connector on my vid card was loose.
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    Screeching noise from computer

    I just recently built a new computer and the first time i turned it on, it started making a really loud screeching noise. The noise continued as long as i had my computer on. ANy ideas why?
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    SATA adapter

    my mobo only supports ide, but i have a sata hd that i would like to use. does any have any recommendations for sata adapters?
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    serial ata hard drives help

    yea i think so. i was looking around, cuz ive only heard of power adapters for sata devices, and i found a pci to sata adapter.for only 30 dollars (most are 100+) <a target=_blank class=ftalternatingbar...ProductResult.asp?Submit=Go&DEPA=0</a> im not sure if its what im looking for though...so...
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    serial ata hard drives help

    ehh yea that was a possibility, i arlready checked my order form and i ordered the eide card. Funny thing though, i was looking alround, and apparently my model comes in both sata and ide. But the description on newegg said ide so i just assumed so.
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    serial ata hard drives help

    my mobo isnt compatible with sata devices... newegg sent me a sata hard drive instead of the eide harddrive i ordered. I'd rather not return it, so i was wondering if there is anyway i can buy adapter for the sata jacks.