PC Help Forum - All other Hardware http://www.pchelpforum.com Got a Hardware Problem or Question? This is the place to post... en Fri, 20 Nov 2009 22:24:53 GMT vBulletin 1 http://www.pchelpforum.com/images/styles/pchelpforum/misc/rss.jpg PC Help Forum - All other Hardware http://www.pchelpforum.com boot up http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80974-boot-up.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 16:05:16 GMT When my PC tries to Boot up it automatically switches OFF and ON the power supply. Is this a software or a hardware problem? I have tried everything... When my PC tries to Boot up it automatically switches OFF and ON the power supply. Is this a software or a hardware problem? I have tried everything I can but there seems no way round it. Any ideas? ]]> All other Hardware spike islander http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80974-boot-up.html Resolved: Serial Trackball and Windows XP http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80967-serial-trackball-windows-xp.html Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:39:28 GMT I have an Ergo 3-Button Serial-PS/2 Trackball, which may be older than the Internet (well, no, not really). I don't have any specific information on it anymore, but it's listed on Amazon.com.

I'm using it in the serial port, because I prefer it for playing games, but find my mouse is better for actual work (and switching them is inconvenient due to my laziness).

However, the middle trackball button does not work. Normally the way to fix this is to tell the computer it's a Logitech mouse (instead of a Microsoft one), however Logitech, for whatever reason, does not support serial devices in windows XP.

Also note that the drivers which came with it were on a floppy disc, and would have worked, but they are not meant for anything past windows 98 (they are compatible back to windows 3.1) and XP would not even let me try to use them.

Are there any drivers I could try which would allow the middle button to work on XP? Part of my problem with tracking down driver is not only the age of the device, but also that the brand "Ergo" seems to come up with anything which is described as "Ergonomic". If anyone as a source for Ergo drivers I am willing to try them all until one works. ;D

Thank you in advance. ]]> All other Hardware TurkishCoffee http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80967-serial-trackball-windows-xp.html How to forward port, help please http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80908-how-forward-port-help-please.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 10:12:30 GMT Hello,

This is my first post here.

I want to forward port, but I don't know how to do it, I've tried many things, but nothing works for me.

192.168.1.1 - nothing appears
run cmd , ipconfig, my default gateway is 10.0.0.1, but when I enter that address I see :

"Hey, it worked !
The SSL/TLS-aware Apache webserver was
successfully installed on this website."

I've tried with one program pfconfig, but an error occurred

"error 2 :
We could not find that router in our databese.Please tell our support team that you tried to update router ID."

help please ]]> All other Hardware johnjohnsonver http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80908-how-forward-port-help-please.html screen freezes http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80901-screen-freezes.html Thu, 19 Nov 2009 03:04:41 GMT Hello everybody!

I have this problem a couple of days, I have read tons of topis, tried stuff, but can't come to a solution.

PROBLEM:
Screen freezes but pc keeps working. In other words: if my screen freezes, I can still push the windows logo on my keyboard, left arow, press enter twice, and my pc will shut down.

I have formated my pc. Installed windows vista again.

I cleaned my pc and checked if the cabels where put in right.

I tried to install new drivers, but the screen freezes. (I think that new drivers could'nt help, because the standard drivers of windows should work, because I bought the pc that way?)

Savety mode, it freezes..

there are moments that my pc works longer then 5 min..

Long list..conclusion, HELP! ]]> All other Hardware marijn http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80901-screen-freezes.html PC hangs frequently, please help http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80866-pc-hangs-frequently-please-help.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 15:45:05 GMT Hello everybody, I have a problem which with my PC has been persisting for several months: *Every 2-3 days it freezes* - the cursor turns... Hello everybody,

I have a problem which with my PC has been persisting for several months:
Every 2-3 days it freezes - the cursor turns into a circle, and although the mouse is movable, I cannot close any program. Occasionally (not every time this happens) screen goes black as well. So the only choice I have is to reboot the system by pressing the power switch.

If I reboot PC, it does not load. I have to run drivers and utilities CD (which came with the PC) and after running the system test it shows "all is OK!". I reboot PC and everything works until the next time (in 2-3 days).
I should mention that this situation started to show up when my graphic card had failed a few months ago and I started to use VGA input on the motherboard.

I was told that it's like to be the video card problem, but before I buy a replacement video card I would like to ask you -

1. How can I check there are no other hardware problems with my PC?

2. Is there any diagnostic software (preferably free) that I can run to make sure it's the video card problem?

Any suggestions are greatly appreciated
Thank you in advance

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My PC specs are as follows:
PC model: Dell Inspiron 530s (slim)
Processor: Intel(R) Core(TM)2 Duo E6750 : 2.66 GHz
Motherboard: Intel(R) G33/G31 Express Chipset Family
Graphic card: ATI Radeon HD 2400 XT 256 Mb half height
RAM: 3Gb
HD space: 500 Gb (over 160 GB free)

Operating System: Vindows Vista Home edition ]]> All other Hardware davemann http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80866-pc-hangs-frequently-please-help.html PC freezes at random times http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80859-pc-freezes-random-times.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 13:48:50 GMT Hello,


Firstly let me apologise if this is in the wrong section. I genuinely don't know whether this is hardware of software related although I suspect hardware.


The problem is as of 2 weeks ago my PC keeps freezing (keyboard and mouse are totally inactive and I am forced to switch off at the power). For about 6 months prior to this happening I had problems with my system clock being behind when I booted up in the morning, I have since replaced the CMOS battery which has fixed this but I'm not sure its related to the freezing.


It sometimes crashes when loading Windows, sometimes when I'm playing games, sometimes when I leave the machine doing nothing and come back it has happened and sometimes it doesn't even make it into Windows and gets as far as displaying the disk drives etc.


One time it did actually crash whilst I was playing a game and on Skype with a friend. The game crashed, the keyboard and mouse froze but Skype was still running and I was still able to speak.


Normally after freezing once, it is more likely to freeze again straight afterwards (after I boot again). If I leave the machine off for a while I seem to get more time on it before crashing, or at least I think I do.


Things I have tried:-


- Taking RAM out one by one. This seemed to make a difference, crashing seemed more infrequent but still crashes.
- Taken case off and cleaned fully. A lot of dust on and around the CPU. After cleaning it didn't crash for a few days but then went back to crashing sporadically.
- Adjusted power fan switch on PSU. It was set to 'auto' so I have tested on 'high' and 'low', has crashed on all 3 settings.
- Because I keep having to restart machine whilst it is still on I often get prompted to start in safe mode. I haven't been able to replicate the crash whilst in Safe mode although I have only really left it in safe mode for a few hours.
- Installed riva tuner to measure the core temperature. All seems OK, sits at about 55 degrees and moves up to about 65ish when playing a game.
- I ran Chkdsk, there were errors which have since been fixed. I presume these errors were because I am sometimes restarting as the pc froze whilst loading applications. PC still freezes after Chkdsk completed anyway.
- I ran the driver update program and all my drivers are up to date.


In fact after working fine all morning it has decided to freeze on me whilst writing this post and again whilst trying to boot up!


Any help is greatly appreciated. If anyone needs any further info then please ask away :) ]]> All other Hardware webdigga http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80859-pc-freezes-random-times.html Fixed: question about IP camera Trendnet http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80857-question-about-ip-camera-trendnet.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 10:27:33 GMT hi, i have seen this internet camera Trendnet TV-IP301 for a good price but i donīt find any significant review of this equipament. i want use... hi,
i have seen this internet camera Trendnet TV-IP301
for a good price but i donīt find any significant review of this equipament.
i want use this equipament for video surveilance, 356 days/year
i want use a pc to record the activity of this camera now the great question
any one know something of this camera? this is good or not?
i donīt know this brand and for the price...
if any one have used this model or something of this brand please let me know.
thanks a lot for your help
:) ]]> All other Hardware jason213123 http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80857-question-about-ip-camera-trendnet.html no post ,no bios,black screen http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80849-no-post-no-bios-black-screen.html Wed, 18 Nov 2009 02:24:47 GMT os windows xp sp2 mobo asus m2n68-am plus... Onboard graphics Cpu amd athlon64x2 hd hitachi 250gb ram Kingston 1 gb psu dtech 450w Thanks in... os windows xp sp2
mobo asus m2n68-am plus...
Onboard graphics
Cpu amd athlon64x2
hd hitachi 250gb
ram Kingston 1 gb
psu dtech 450w
Thanks in advance for any and all help.
I put this together this morning booted it outside the case bios came up
ok.so I mounted it in the case...tested again bios came up ok..hooked up the hd
started loading windows xp sp2 it quit copying files about 50% of the way in..I
hit esc a couple times to try and get it started..no luck so I hit F3...quit
setup and the computer went to reboot came back black screen...I changed the ram
to a known working one,no luck...I went and got a new dtech 450w power supply
and installed that...still no luck...I took out the cpu...to see if it it would
boot to error screen ...no luck... added a working graphics card...still no luck....removed battery reset jumpers, removed power cord held powerbutton for 30 sec to remove residual power... reassembled and still nothing...any Ideas would surely be appreciated Again thanks for any and all help .... ]]> All other Hardware threetyme66 http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80849-no-post-no-bios-black-screen.html Open: Crashing computer http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80825-crashing-computer.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 15:21:10 GMT Hello all, I have a major problem with my current computer. You have probably already guessed it looking at the title :) The crashing problem... Hello all,

I have a major problem with my current computer. You have probably already guessed it looking at the title :)

The crashing problem is TOTALLY random. It crashes when I'm making homework (one document), when I play HD movies, when I play games that take a lot to run. Sometimes it crashes after 5 minutes of Fallout 3 on the highest graphics, sometimes I can play for several hours.

I have been talking to a guy who knows more about this then me, and he's suggesting that the processor is overheating, but we tested this, and it stayed at a steady degree, which wasn't high according to him.

We have send it to the manufacturer for them to repair it, but it kept crashing (less the first, but still).

Another suggestion was that I had the computer turned on for too long, but I tend to forget to turn it off when going to school, and sometimes it still is working well. Note that this is after 8 hours, yet sometimes it crashes after 5 minutes.

I have seriously no idea what the hell is wrong with it, so I'm looking for ANYTHING that might fix this; is it the RAM, is it the processor, is it missing drivers, ANYTHING.

Thank you very much. :mrgreen: ]]> All other Hardware Vu0hi http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80825-crashing-computer.html No POST http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80818-no-post.html Tue, 17 Nov 2009 13:18:08 GMT Hello, I have a PC that apparently was dumped on the floor, now it will start not POST. When I first turned it on it started up okay, I checked it a... Hello, I have a PC that apparently was dumped on the floor, now it will start not POST. When I first turned it on it started up okay, I checked it a while after & the screen saver was frozen. After shutting it down manually it now will not give me anything but fans :( both of which appear fine. I have no clue where to start troubleshooting with this one. This is not my PC. Thanks! ]]> All other Hardware LizardDaughter http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80818-no-post.html Computer starts but no POST http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80776-computer-starts-but-no-post.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 17:22:12 GMT Hello everyone, One night while using IE 8 my system froze and I lost all control so I manually powered off. The next day I turn it on and it... Hello everyone,

One night while using IE 8 my system froze and I lost all control so I manually powered off. The next day I turn it on and it powers up (fans spinning) but there is no output to the display. The monitor remains in sleep and there is no hd activity (lights). Also, I cannot use the any of the lock keys on the keyboard.

My system is a hp pavilion with an Irvine-G6LE motherboard, Core 2 Duo E7200, 4GB DDR2 DIMMs, 4GB DDR2-800MHz dual channel SDRAM (2x2048), 512MB NVIDIA GeForce 9500GS, running Windows 7 Professional which I upgraded to from Vista Home 3 weeks ago.

I have already tried removing everything form the mobo except the video card and starting. I get no beeps.
I tried testing each ram module at a time. No beeps.
I have the speakers attached at full volume.
I have tried to reset the BIOS by switching the CMOS jumper and by removing the CMOS battery with no results.

Can anyone advise? ]]> All other Hardware Popular http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80776-computer-starts-but-no-post.html Help!!! http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80757-help.html Mon, 16 Nov 2009 04:16:33 GMT Hi, I have a brand new Dell Inspiron 546s desktop. I bought it new on Sept. 24,2009. It worked like a dream, but here lately it has been acting... Hi, I have a brand new Dell Inspiron 546s desktop. I bought it new on Sept. 24,2009. It worked like a dream, but here lately it has been acting funny. First the monitor was shutting off, randomly by itself(while I'm on it). The tower would stay on when this would happen. The only way to fix it was to press the off button til it went off. After if came back on it would work fine. Now when the screen shuts off the tower goes into standby and the fan spins really really fast. The off button does not work went this happens. The only way to fix it is to unplug computer,wait a minute or two, and plug it back up. When it comes back on it is ok then. Someone told me that it could be my hard drive or motherboard. Can someone help me?#!##!# ]]> All other Hardware babygirl17_06 http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80757-help.html Resolved: How to run hardware diagnostics? http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80649-how-run-hardware-diagnostics.html Fri, 13 Nov 2009 18:05:09 GMT The past few days, my computer slowly went downhill. It would spontaneously restart. When booting up it would tell me chkdsk was deleting... The past few days, my computer slowly went downhill.

It would spontaneously restart.

When booting up it would tell me chkdsk was deleting corrupt files.

It would blue screen and crash.

One time, the very first screen that popped up when I booted up said: "Chassis Intruted! Fatal Error . . . System Halted." And it sat there until I turned it off again.

I had just received Windows 7 at this point and I tried relentlessly to install it, but kept getting errors such as, "Windows cannot install required files. The file may be corrupt or missing. Make sure all files required for installation are available, and restart the installation. Error code: 0x80070570." Other times, I'd get the same error message and a different error code.

I tried it on my C: drive (which had Vista on it) and my D: drive which was blank and except for backup and storage.

I finally yanked my D: drive out, put it in a friends computer, and Windows 7 installed on it beautifully. I then put the hard drive back into my computer and Windows 7 booted up, ran great for 5 minutes, blue screen, and crashed.

I figured the easiest hardware that could go wrong was the memory (I had four 1 GB sticks that were about 1.5 years old). I randomly removed two sticks and the computer has be running perfectly for 24 hours.

It looks like the memory simply went bad which would be a quick and easy fix, but some of the earlier errors point to a motherboard problem.

What's a good way to find out if it really was just the memory, or if there is another hardware issue lurking in the background?

Specs (built at home by me):

-Asus P5K motherboard
-Intel Core 2 Duo E6850 3.0GHz
-Western Digital 500GB SATA Hard Drive, 7200rpm, 16MB
cache x2 (although now only 1 is hooked up)
-4x1GB Corsair DDR2 XMS2 Memory (800Mhz) (now only 2GB in)
-Samsung 18x Dual DVD-RW/+RW blk
-Nvidia 8800 GTS 640MB PCI-E Video Card (EVGA)
-Creative Labs SoundBlaster X-FI Fatal1ty Pro
-Hauppauge WinTV-PVR-500MCE, dual tuner
-Windows 7 Home Premium ]]> All other Hardware foreverLaur http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80649-how-run-hardware-diagnostics.html PC parts who has the most? http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80523-pc-parts-who-has-most.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 23:44:17 GMT Hi all I have made a PC part reviews system where you can review your PC parts or purchase them. I wanted to know who has the biggest selection of PC... Hi all I have made a PC part reviews system where you can review your PC parts or purchase them. I wanted to know who has the biggest selection of PC parts online so I can compare my database it friken huge! I must have every PC part known to man ;D so who's the best to compare mine with? ]]> All other Hardware madmatt2006 http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80523-pc-parts-who-has-most.html Only 1 out of 5 USB ports are working http://www.pchelpforum.com/all-other-hardware/80511-only-1-out-5-usb-ports-working.html Tue, 10 Nov 2009 18:11:35 GMT Hi, I have recently cleaned my PC by removing the chasis cover. Since then everything is fine but my USB ports are not working. It can see that it... Hi,
I have recently cleaned my PC by removing the chasis cover. Since then everything is fine but my USB ports are not working. It can see that it has power and in Device Manager it shows that USB root hub is working properly. When I connect a USB optical mouse to the port I can hear the sound that it is detected but it does not work. However out of 5 port there are 2 port in the front of chasis. only 1 port of this is working properly. Can anyone help me regarding this. Please find my PC specs in the attachment.
Thanks
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