PC Help Forum - All other Hardware http://www.pchelpforum.com/ Got a Hardware Problem or Question? This is the place to post... en Thu, 09 Sep 2010 07:55:50 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.pchelpforum.com/images/styles/pchelpforum/misc/rss.jpg PC Help Forum - All other Hardware http://www.pchelpforum.com/ Need help diagnosing a Pc that wont Post http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95504-need-help-diagnosing-pc-wont-post.html Thu, 09 Sep 2010 03:17:14 GMT The Last few months my PC had been getting random blue screens while surfing the web or just sitting at the desktop. The bsods were usually either... The Last few months my PC had been getting random blue screens while surfing the web or just sitting at the desktop. The bsods were usually either Driver_Power_State errors Or Kernal_Stack errors and occasionally when I tried to enter sleep mode after using the PC for the night the system would hang and I was forced to power off manually. Then a few days ago I woke up and tried to use my computer I turned it on and everything seemed normal except I didnt hear a post beep or get anything on my monitor. 10 seconds after power on the computer powered off by itself and then automatically powered on a few moments later but still with no post beep or any information on screen.

I tried a new PSU and there were no changes. I used the cmos jumper and removed the battery for about an hour last night while I reassembled the entire computer last night. The only thing I did not remove was the cpu/heatsink.

The only things that stand out to me are the fact that I swear I remember the PC giving me a post beep back when it was still working yet my case and motherboard did not come with the 4 pin external speaker (nothing is plugged into the motherboard) yet there is a place on the motherboard that is circled and says buzzer. Currently I dont know if the pc is trying to give me warning beeps and I just cant hear them because thats not hooked up. Also there is no light activity on my case immediatly following power up and my mouse and keyboard do not light up while connected to the motherboard after power up.

Does anyone have any opinions on what is most likely cause the problem? any help would be greatly appreciated.

My system is
Cm stacker 830 case
Asus p5q pro motherboard
Intel E8400 cpu
4 gigs of gskill ram
Corsair 620 watt psu
ati 8450 gpu ]]> All other Hardware ryanvodka http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95504-need-help-diagnosing-pc-wont-post.html Solved: Blu-Ray playable on my tv from laptop? http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95435-blu-ray-playable-my-tv-laptop.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 16:36:07 GMT Hi all! This is my first post, so please understand that I'm a noob lol

I have blu-ray capability on my laptop. My laptop is an acer aspire 6920 with bd drive. I use powerDVD 10 and my "Avatar" blu-ray plays perfectly, but only on my computer.

I've connected it to my RCA HD tv (I don't know the exact model). When I play my blu-ray on the laptop which is connected to the tv via hdmi cable, the tv just has a blank or black screen. The movie continues to play perfectly on my laptop.

I have run the Cyberlink BD Advisor tool:
CPU: Intel Core 2 duo CPU t7500 @ 2.2 GHz
CPU (HW Acceleration) NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS
System Memory: 4096 MB
OS: Windows Vista Service Pack 1
Graphics Card: NVIDIA GeForce 9500M GS
Graphics Card Driver: 7.15.11.7561
Blu-ray Disc Drive: [E:] MATSHITA BD-CMB UJ-120
Software Player: PowerDVD 10
Video Connection Type: Digital (without HDCP)

I pass everything except the Video Connection type.

Can anyone help me get blu-rays to play on my tv?? Thanks!

and I feel like I should add this if it helps http://www.nvidia.com/object/product...00m_gs_us.html ]]> All other Hardware roshan http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95435-blu-ray-playable-my-tv-laptop.html Help!!! http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95421-help.html Tue, 07 Sep 2010 03:24:58 GMT Hi everyone, You may remember I posted with i-pod issues a few weeks back, very helpful! I hope this thread is in the right place??? Anyway long... Hi everyone, You may remember I posted with i-pod issues a few weeks back, very helpful! I hope this thread is in the right place??? Anyway long story short my 5yo son was at my PC yesterday & he has deleted ALL our photo,s & music! The music can be replaced but is there anyway I can retrieve our photos???? I was buying an external hard drive to store them on next week! Please, any advice?? ]]> All other Hardware Malinois-72 http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95421-help.html How much Faster Would New System Be? http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95370-how-much-faster-would-new-system.html Mon, 06 Sep 2010 06:31:27 GMT Hi, all! This is my first time here. Given the choices, I am posting this question in Hardware.....cause it seems not to belong anywhere... Hi, all!

This is my first time here.

Given the choices, I am posting this question in Hardware.....cause it seems not to belong anywhere else.

I am big fan....not arbitrarily, of Optiplexes. No frills, solid, built to last, hugely configurable. I only get the MT configuration, the "Mini tower".... the biggest configuration and I always upgrade, and I always buy refurmished systems from the same vendor on ebay.....I save a ton, I really do.

So, here is my question: I am getting that... I want faster!!! thingy we get. Naturally I would like an insane i7 Ultimate extreme based system but I can not afford one.

I would like to know how much faster the system I am considering would be than the one I am on right now.

Current system;

Optiplex GX620 MT, Presler chip (P D, 3.40); 3 GBs of DDR2; two SATA HDDS, I upgraded the PSU to a good Antec....and even replaced the original thermal paste with Arctic silver 5.

Also please know I run XP Pro, 32 bit, l so no point in getting more than 3 GBs of ram. I plan to run XP Pro on all my systems until 2014 and even then MS will have to come get me with a pry bar. lol

I will now paste a link to the system I now have eyes for:

Dell Optiplex 960 MiniTower Core 2 Quad Q9650 2Gb 500Gb - eBay (item 360295497357 end time Sep-09-10 07:45:30 PDT)

I would ask for another GB of ram, of course, to end up with 3GBs, and I will, as mentioned, load XP Pro and install one of my current SATA2 drives (WD) for my usual internal backup....maybe also a second optical drive.

Sooo......if I go forward, how much faster will the new system be than the one I am on right now?

I adore this system.....but I get greed for speed more often than I like.

Thanks in advance for any input!:)

J. ]]> All other Hardware Jilly http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95370-how-much-faster-would-new-system.html No ethernet port http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95286-no-ethernet-port.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 10:24:34 GMT Hi guys My I T Works PC does not have a ethernet port or have wifi at the moment I am using a Belkin 54mbs USB Adapter to get online but... Hi guys

My I T Works PC does not have a ethernet port or have wifi
at the moment I am using a Belkin 54mbs USB Adapter to get online
but sometimes I need 2 or 3 goes to activate the net
how do I go about attaching an ethernet port to the PC
if indeed I can
or better still, is there something on the market that I can attache
maybe to the phone port on the PC
wich will adapt it to ethernet

cheers ]]> All other Hardware Azules http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95286-no-ethernet-port.html Change psu power change setting http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95278-change-power-supply-unit-power-change-setting.html Sat, 04 Sep 2010 04:29:59 GMT Hello. I ll be moving to usa soon and i ve heard there will be a power difference. Will i need to get a new psu or there is a way to change power... Hello. I ll be moving to usa soon and i ve heard there will be a power difference.
Will i need to get a new psu or there is a way to change power setting? ]]> All other Hardware Wolfyxx http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95278-change-power-supply-unit-power-change-setting.html external hard drive problems http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95183-external-hard-drive-problems.html Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:33:10 GMT I have an external hard drive which i use for photos, was fine when i loaded them on to it, but when i plugged it in to use again it wont come up on... I have an external hard drive which i use for photos, was fine when i loaded them on to it, but when i plugged it in to use again it wont come up on my laptop, the USB ports are working as i can charge my iphone and use my camera in them, when i plug the hard drive in a light shows up on the hard drive but cant access it from the laptop or the other computer that i use.

any suggestions? ]]> All other Hardware Y7LAS http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95183-external-hard-drive-problems.html Broken USB Port http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95136-broken-usb-port.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:44:59 GMT Hi- This sounds utterly ridiculous, but my cat sat on my USB cable while it was plugged in and tweaked both of my USB ports. They are now not... Hi-

This sounds utterly ridiculous, but my cat sat on my USB cable while it was plugged in and tweaked both of my USB ports. They are now not working.

I have a Toshiba A505-S6960. This laptop has three USB ports: two on the right side and one on the left. The two on the right side are the victims of my cat's behind.

They both still power my portable hard drive when I plug it in, but I can no longer use either port to search the drive.

Is this an easy fix? Anyone had any experience with these Toshibas? I fear I may have to replace the motherboard, but I'm hoping for some simple soldering.

Thanks in advance for any help! ]]> All other Hardware RevPaul http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95136-broken-usb-port.html Solved: Google free phone service. http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95135-google-free-phone-service.html Tue, 31 Aug 2010 23:10:38 GMT I have an Acer Aspire model M5641 desktop. I cannot get the mic to work when I make phone calls. I have never used it before until now. I plugged in... I have an Acer Aspire model M5641 desktop. I cannot get the mic to work when I make phone calls. I have never used it before until now. I plugged in to mic jack on top of computer tower.

Hope someone can advise me on what I am obviously doing wrong.

Thanks,

Darrell ]]> All other Hardware 7lerrad http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95135-google-free-phone-service.html Solved: Out of date drivers http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95045-out-date-drivers.html Mon, 30 Aug 2010 02:36:54 GMT I used a program to show me the status of my drivers, and it says 20 of my 92 drivers are out of date; how can I get them all updated? Here's a picture of the program used:

]]> All other Hardware NJ~Mike http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/95045-out-date-drivers.html Loss of internet, despite great signal http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94976-loss-internet-despite-great-signal.html Sat, 28 Aug 2010 12:15:42 GMT Hey, I recently set up wireless internet in my apartment but for some reason, the internet drops off after a few minutes, its ridiculous. I have... Hey, I recently set up wireless internet in my apartment but for some reason, the internet drops off after a few minutes, its ridiculous. I have great signal to the router and my roommates seem to have no issues (they have macs, I have a pc). If I disconnect from the network and reconnect, it works fine for another few minutes but then it drops off again. I've tried restarting both the modem and the router but that doesn't fix the problem. I'm running Win 7 on a Hp Dv5, the router is a new airport extreme and the service provider is clear (on their g modem). I can get/find more info if necessary, if anyone can help, it would be much appreciated. This problem baffles me. Thanks, Christian p.s. I've had to reconnect 3 times while writing this. It's really bad. ]]> All other Hardware Nuralataion http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94976-loss-internet-despite-great-signal.html My USB Ports are not working http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94926-my-usb-ports-not-working.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 22:06:52 GMT This has been an issue that has worsened recently for no apparent reason. My USB ports have one by one stopped working. I have checked device... This has been an issue that has worsened recently for no apparent reason. My USB ports have one by one stopped working.
I have checked device manager and it says all of the Ports are working fine and no updates are required. This has left me in confusion.
My USB Ports go by the names of;
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 27C8
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 27C9
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 27CA
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 27CB
Intel(R) N10/ICH7 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 27CC

These are all listed as working in device manager and there is no issues reported. I have tried reinstalling the drivers but to no avail and I have used an Intel Chipset program to check for updates but they simply wont work :/

Can anybody help? ]]> All other Hardware HarryCharnock http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94926-my-usb-ports-not-working.html USB Port Issue http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94897-usb-port-issue.html Thu, 26 Aug 2010 08:24:11 GMT Hoping this is the right forum. A short while ago my PC developed a fault whereby all the USB ports stopped working. Looking at device manager... Hoping this is the right forum.

A short while ago my PC developed a fault whereby all the USB ports stopped working. Looking at device manager the whole USB section has the yellow symbol showing problems, and they all claim not to be able to find the hardware (error 41 IIRC).

On first spotting the problem I noticed that a powered USB hub I had plugged into one of the ports had lost it's power lead, so I'm assuming it may have something to do with the problem. Replacing the lead didn't fix anything, nor did a reboot. I have also tried removing the PC power lead overnight and switching back on in the morning in the hope that the power up would find and fix things. It didn't.

Two issues. The minor one being how can I tell if the USB hub that seemed to be involved, is still usable, or a PC killer and needs to be slung ?

The bigger issue is how do I get the USB ports back ? I even bought a PCI USB card to see if new USB would work, and I could ignore the old ones. (In fact I need to take the card back for a refund as the sockets were horizontal, too wide for the backplane slot, and so I couldn't have plugged anything into them even if they worked.) But it was useless. All I got were more items in the device manager list that complained of the same problem.

These ports are absolutely vital. I had to go out and buy PS/2 keyboard & mouse (seems to be almost as rare as hen's teeth these days). And I also rely on a pen drive for files that I can no longer access.

I did try to find a female USB to male firewire lead (I seem to have firewire ports I wasn't even aware of at the back :) ) but they seem not to exist.

It is getting to the point where it looks like a new PC is the only solution to whatever happened, and I'd rather do that in my own time, not in a rush now.

Thanks. ]]> All other Hardware Slytod http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94897-usb-port-issue.html Netbook charger http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94839-netbook-charger.html Wed, 25 Aug 2010 02:58:39 GMT Hello, is anyone familiar with the EZ Book PC 7, its a 7" netbook. I need the charger and it's proprietary. Any ideas on how I can get one.#!#
I have already tried, ebay,amazon, the EZ Book website, several charger websites (they only have basic generic) ]]> All other Hardware taina4 http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94839-netbook-charger.html Loud Whirring Noise http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94827-loud-whirring-noise.html Tue, 24 Aug 2010 21:05:28 GMT Hi, I turned on my computer and it started making a loud noise. It sounds like a motor turning or something. I have attached a recording of the... Hi, I turned on my computer and it started making a loud noise. It sounds like a motor turning or something. I have attached a recording of the sound. It is a continuous sound and has not stopped since the computer was turned on. I have no problems using the computer and there is no performance issues. The sound changes pitch at random times. I am unsure what component is making this noise. Attached is my hardware specs. Any help is appreciated.
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]]> All other Hardware uscfan185 http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/94827-loud-whirring-noise.html