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Burning Your Own Music CDs with Media Player 11 2007-10-06 03:20:00 When you have a lot of your music on the PC, you’re going to want to listen to it in various ways. On the PC, you can create custom playlists of songs you really like, and if you have a Media Center PC, you can even interact with these playlists using a remote control, your TV, and (if you’re really on the cutting edge) a decent stereo system. But if you want to take your music collection on the road with you, you have other options. You can synchronize music with a portable device, as described in the next section. Or you can create your own custom mix CDs, using only the songs you like. These CDs can be played in car stereos, portable CD players, or any other CD players. As with ripping, you’re going to want to configure Media Player a bit before you burn, or create, your own CD. To do this, open the Burn menu and make sure that Audio CD, and not Data CD or DVD, is chosen.If you have a CD or DVD player that can play back data CDs or data DVDs, thatoption will enable you to crea Read more:Burning
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Obtaining an Updated BIOS 2007-10-05 14:00:00 Obtaining an Updated BIOSThe first place to look for a BIOS update is on the computer or motherboard manufacturer's Web site. Check the update's date and the version number. If the date is later and the version number is higher than on the existing BIOS, you might want to update. If the manufacturer doesn't have an updated BIOS, and you have a compelling reason to update it, the next step is to go to the BIOS manufacturer's Web site. With most BIOSs, doing so will take you eventually to unicore.com. This site provides a free utility to find the existing BIOS version on your computer and direct you to the latest upgrade, which is not free. The upgrade might be downloadable, or might be available only by purchasing a new BIOS chip. Wherever you obtain your update, follow the instructions on the Web page. If there is a downloadable update, it will probably be accompanied by a BIOS flash utility (program) such as awdflash.exe or the Intel Express BIOS update utility (which runs in Win
What you Do if you Failed the BIOS Update 2007-10-05 13:56:00 Relating to obtaning updated bios here Unfortunately, sometimes BIOS updates are not successful. If you saved the original BIOS, you can usually run the flash utility to restore it. If this doesn't work, you will probably have to replace the chip. Some Gigabyte™ brand motherboards have a backup BIOS that automatically takes over in the event of a primary BIOS failure, but this feature is not common. In other boards, if the chip is permanently attached to the motherboard, you'll either have to send the motherboard back to its manufacturer for chip replacement, or buy a new board. If you have a replaceable BIOS chip, then you can hopefully find a replacement. First, try the motherboard or computer manufacturer for a replacement. If they cannot supply one, try unicore.com. You'll also need a chip puller to remove the chip, as shown in this picture..Review,Software,Blogspot,Download Read more:Update
Diagnosing Motherboard Problems 2007-10-05 13:38:00 Diagnosing Motherboard ProblemsThe most obvious sign of a damaged motherboard is a burnt or otherwise visibly damaged part. Naturally, motherboards can die without any visual signs. If you are sure the power supply works and is turned on, set for the correct voltage, and is connected correctly, and the CPU is good, but you attempt to boot and absolutely nothing happens, it is likely that the motherboard is dead. In this situation, the only answer here is to try to replace the board with one that is compatible with the case, CPU, power supply, memory, and peripherals. If this is not feasible, a new computer can often be built with at least some of the existing parts.Battery ReplacementIf the BIOS settings are still valid and you need to replace the battery, know that the motherboard might have a capacitor that will hold a charge just long enough for you to replace the battery without losing your settings. However, whether or not it has such a capacitor, it is recommended to write down a
Identifying Motherboard II 2007-10-18 06:32:00 Built-In (Onboard) ComponentsJust about all motherboards these days have some built-in components that were available only on expansion cards on earlier PCs. The most common of these are video, sound, network adapters, and modems. It is easy to tell when a board has these systems built in—just look for the appropriate connectors. If the computer is fully assembled, look at the back to determine the functions that are built in. The computer shown below, for example, has built-in video and sound. This is apparent because these connectors are closer to the top of the computer. Other connectors are lower down, in the stack of expansion cards. By the way, the shiny metal plate surrounding the ports for the built-in components is called the I/O shield. A computer with built-in sound and video. Certain instances call for replacement of a built-in component, usually when that component fails or when the user desires a better component or one with more features. It is practically impossible t
Identifying a Motherboard I 2007-10-18 06:20:00 While many motherboards are easily identifiable, a few aren't. Here are some identification methods: Look for the brand name, model number, and revision number printed on the circuit board.Look for a sticker underneath the lowest expansion slot. It might not be visible without disassembling the computer and removing the board, or at least by using a small mirror on a handle (preferably nonconductive).On bootup, look on the first screen—if the information does appear, you won't have long to see it unless you press the Scroll Lock key.The information might appear somewhere in the BIOS.If the computer is a brand-name computer, you can often find the board used by going to the computer manufacturer's Web site. Selecting a Quality MotherboardWhile the chipset manufacturer can make a difference in the quality of a motherboard, the manufacturer of the board itself makes the most difference. To select the best, most appropriate board, first decide on the features the user needs such as ty
Vista Transformation Pack 7.1 for XP 2007-10-23 09:11:00 Vista Transformation
Pack - Bring to your desktop the look of Microsoft's future operating system, Vista Transformation Pack will transform your Windows user interface to ultimate Windows Vista alike looks that everyone will never notice it’s the same old Windows XP (or 2003).Vista Transformation Pack gives to your Windows XP system the fresh and cool look of Microsoft's new operating system: Windows Vista. The pack changes most of the system icons, skins and toolbars and also adds new enhancements to your desktop such as a dock bar or a different system tray clock. You sure will be surprised if you hear this. From now on you can update Vista Transformation Pack without uninstalling and you can even integrate Vista Transformation Pack into Windows setup files. (Still experimental, though but most of them are fine enough to be implemented) Vista Transformation Pack will replace many of the resources in Windows XP/Windows Server 2003. It can change such things as:* Boot screen* Welc Read more:Vista
Mobile Celeron Processors and Steppings 2007-10-20 10:39:00 Intel's entry into low-cost processors, the Celeron
, is also available in a mobile form, featuring reduced voltages, PGA or BGA (ball grid array) packaging, and the MMC-1 and MMC-2 minicartridge modules also used by the Mobile
Pentium III. Here's the list stepping for Mobile Celeron processor Table 4.13 lists the steppings for Mobile Celeron processors in BGA and PGA packaging. Table 4.13. Mobile Celeron Processor SteppingsFamilyModelCore SteppingL2 Cache (KB)S-SpecSpeed Core/BusNotes66mcbA0128SL23X266/66B, 166mcbA0128SL23Y266/66B, 166mcbA0128SL3AH300/66B, 166mcbA0128SL3C8333/66B, 166mcbA0128SL3C7366/66B, 166mcbA0128SL3DQ266/66B, 266mcbA0128SL3GQ400/66B, 166mcbA0128SL3KA433/66P, 166mcbA0128SL3KC466/66P, 166mcpA0128SL3HM266/66P, 166mcpA0128SL3HN300/66P, 166mcpA0128SL3HP333/66P, 166mcpA0128SL3HQ366/66P, 166mcpA0128SL3GR400/66P, 166mcpA0128SL3KB433/66P, 166mcpA0128SL3KD466/66P, 1B = BGA packageP = PGA package1 = Runs at a core voltage of 1.6V2 = Runs at a core voltage of 1.5VTable 4.14 Read more:Processors
Mobile Celeron Processors 2007-10-20 10:33:00 The mobile Celeron
processor is available in several versions, including those based on Pentium II, Pentium III, and Pentium 4 processors.The 1.4GHz and faster versions of the mobile Celeron processor are based on the Mobile
Pentium 4 design. They are essentially identical to Mobile Pentium 4 processors, except that they include only 256KB of L2 cache. Like the Mobile Pentium 4, these chips utilize a 478-pin, micro-FCPGA package and plug into a micro-479 PGA mobile (mPGA479M) socket.The Pentium 4–based mobile Celeron is designed for low-cost, high-value portable systems. Features of the processor are the same as the Pentium 4, with the exception of cache size and, in some cases, bus speed.Mobile Celeron processors based on the Pentium 4 design are available at the following core speeds: 2.2GHz2.0GHz1.8GHz1.7GHz1.6GHz1.5GHz1.4GHzAll of these processors use the 400MHz Pentium 4 bus.Mobile Celeron processors from 650MHz through 1.33GHz are built on a 0.13-micron process, available in bo Read more:Processors
A Centrino by Any Other Name 2007-10-20 10:30:00 The name Pentium M refers only to the actual processor, while the name Centrino
refers to the combination of the Pentium M processor, 855 chipset, and the Intel PRO/2100 mini-PCI wireless network card. Laptops can be assembled using the Pentium M processor and 855 chipset, and with a non-Intel wireless card; however, according to Intel's marketing rules, the Centrino brand name or sticker can't be applied in such a case. Because there is no direct connection between the wireless networking card and the processor or chipset, the Centrino brand name is merely Intel's method of forcing its way into the wireless networking business and is really unrelated to the Pentium M processor itself.Note that many of the third-party wireless network cards (such as those from Atheros or Agere) offer equal or better performance and power consumption as Intel's own card. In other words, if you want the ultimate in laptop performance and battery life, look for the Pentium M processor with or without
Pentium M 2007-10-20 10:25:00 The Pentium
M is the first Intel processor designed exclusively for mobile use. The Pentium M processor (code-named Banias) was officially introduced in March 2003 along with the 855 chipset family and the PRO/Wireless 2100 mini-PCI network adapter, which fall under what Intel calls the Centrino brand name when combined in a single system. Below data shows all of the components that make up the Centrino brand. Figure 4.17. Pentium M and Centrino Components. (Photograph used by permission of Intel Corporation.)The core of Centrino is the Pentium M processor, which, in many ways, seems to be a combination of the best features of both the Pentium III and Pentium 4 processor cores, with a Pentium 4 bus and other major enhancements and features added. The major enhancements come in the form of several new internal architectural features, including the following:Micro-operation fusion. Micro-operations derived from the same instruction or macro-operation are fused together, resulting in grea
Mobile Pentium 4 and Pentium 4-M Processors< 2007-10-20 10:23:00 The mobile Pentium
4-M was introduced in March 2002 and represents a new generation in processors. If this one had a number instead of a name, it might be called the 786 because it represents a generation beyond the previous sixth-generation or 686-class processors. The Mobile
Pentium 4-M utilizes a 478-pin, Micro Flip-Chip Pin Grid Array (micro-FCPGA) package and plugs into a micro-479 PGA mobile (mPGA479M) socket. Figure 4.15. Mobile Pentium 4-M micro-FCPGA processor.The main technical details for the Pentium 4-M include these:Speeds that range from 1.3GHz to 3.2GHz and beyond55 million transistors, 0.13-micron process, 131mm2 die (Northwood, see Figure 4.16Figure 4.16. Pentium 4 Northwood die (0.13-micron process, 55 million transistors, 131mm2). (Photograph used by permission of Intel Corporation.)Software compatible with previous Intel 32-bit processorsProcessor (front-side) bus that runs at 400MHzArithmetic logic units (ALUs) that run at twice the processor core frequencyHyperpip Read more:Processors
Mobile Pentium III Processors and Steppings 2007-10-20 10:20:00 The MobilePentium
III has also been available in a number of models and steppings, which can be distinguished by their specification numbers and other details See more info Table 4.7. Mobile Pentium III Processor Models and RevisionsSpeed (MHz)Speed Step (MHz)S-SpecSteppingCPUIDL2 CachePower (W)Speed Step (W)VoltageForm Factor400—SL3DUBA20681256K10.1—1.35VBGA2400—SL43KBB00683256K10.1—1.35VBGA2400—SL4JNBC00686256K10.1—1.35VBGA2450—SL3KXPA20681256K15.5—1.6VBGA2450—SL43LBB00683256K15.5—1.6VBGA2450—SL4JABC00686256K15.5—1.6VBGA2450—SL4JQPC00686256K15.5—1.6VPGA2450—SL3RFPA20681256K15.5—1.6VPGA2450—SL3LGPA20681256K15.5—1.6VPGA2450—SL43NPB00683256K15.5—1.6VPGA2450—PML45002001AAMA20681256K14.1—1.6/1.35VMMC-2450—PML45002101ABMB00683256K14.1—1.6/1.35VMMC-2450—PML45002201ACMC00686256K14.1—1.6VMMC-2500—SL3DTBA20681256K16.8—1.6VBGA2500—SL43MBB00683256K16.8—1.6VBGA2500—SL3PKBA20681256K10.1—1.35VBGA2500—SL43ZBB00683256K10.1—1.35VBGA Read more:Processors
Mobile Pentium Processor Steppings 2007-10-20 10:17:00 As with Intel's desktop processor, the chips of the mobile processor line undergo continual development and are modified in the form of steppings that incorporate corrections and refinements into the hardware-manufacturing process.NoteThe MobilePentium
, Mobile Pentium MMX, and Mobile Pentium II processors are no longer being produced, but you might still encounter them in the field.Tables 4.4 and 4.5> list various versions and steppings for the Mobile Pentium and Mobile Pentium MMX processors.Table 4.4. Mobile Pentium Processor Versions and SteppingsTypeFamilyModelSteppingMfg. SteppingCore/BusSpec. NumberComments0521B175/50Q0601TCP0522B375/50Q0606TCP0522B375/50SX951TCP0/2524B575/50Q0704TCP0524B575/50SX975TCP0525C275/50Q0725TCP0525C275/50SK079TCP0525mA175/50Q0686VRT, TCP0525mA175/50Q0689VRT0525mA190/60Q0694VRT, TCP0525mA190/60Q0695VRT0525mA175/50SK089VRT, TCP0525mA175/50SK091VRT0525mA190/60SK090VRT, TCP0525mA190/60SK092VRT052BmcB1100/66Q0884VRT, TCP052BmcB1120/60Q0779VRT, TCP052BmcB11
Mobile Pentium II and III 2007-10-20 10:12:00 In April 1998, Intel announced the first MobilePentium
II processors. Running at 233MHz and 266MHz, these processors were also manufactured using the same 0.25-micron process used by the Mobile Pentium MMX. With a core voltage of 1.7V and an I/O buffer voltage of 1.8V, they run at even lower voltage levels than their Pentium MMX counterparts. Although at 8.6W, a 266MHz Pentium II consumes more power overall than a Pentium MMX running at the same speed, you must take into account that the Pentium II includes an integrated L2 cache, whereas the Pentium MMX, at 4.5W, does not.To reduce power consumption and heat buildup while preserving speed, Intel redesigned the Mobile Pentium II in late 1998 to use a different method for accessing L2 cache. The original Mobile Pentium II used a 512KB L2 cache running at half CPU speed, just like the desktop Pentium II processor, but the revised design changed to an integrated on-die L2 cache of just 256KB, but running at the same speed as the CPU. By
Intel Mobile Processors 2007-10-20 09:09:00 IntelMobileProcessors
The following sections detail the specific mobile processors that Intel has introduced, starting with the SL Enhanced 486 processors, all the way up through the latest Mobile Pentium 4, Mobile Pentium 4-M, and Pentium M processors. SL-Enhanced 486 ProcessorsThe Intel486SL, as well as SL-enhanced SX, DX2, and DX4 processors (with SL Technology), were used in a number of laptop and other portable systems during the 1990s. The DX2 and DX4 versions are clock-doubled and tripled versions respectively, greatly adding to the speed and performance of the chip.The following is a summary of features for the 486. 32-Bit RISC (reduced instruction set) integer core8KB (SL/SX, DX2) or 16KB (DX4) on-die unified L1 cacheSupport for 4GB (gigabytes) of physical memorySupport for 64TB (terabytes) of virtual memoryOn-chip floating-point unit (math coprocessor)One cycle per instruction execution33MHz 32-bit CPU bus (133MBps throughput)SL TechnologySystem Management Mode (SMM)32-bit
AMD Mobile Athlon XP-M 2007-10-20 04:16:00 The newest mobile version of the Athlon
is called the mobile Athlon XP (or XP-M) and was introduced in July 2002. This is basically an improved version of the previous Athlon, with improvements in the instruction set so that it can execute Intel SSE instructions and a new marketing scheme that directly competes with the Pentium 4. The latest Athlon XP models have also adopted a larger (512KB) full-speed on-die cache. AMD
uses the term QuantiSpeed (a marketing term, not a technical term) to refer to the architecture of the Athlon XP. AMD defines this as including the following:A nine-issue superscalar, fully pipelined microarchitecture. This provides more pathways for instructions to be sent into the execution sections of the CPU and includes three floating-point execution units, three integer units, and three address-calculation units.A superscalar, fully pipelined floating-point calculation unit. This provides faster operations per clock cycle and cures a long-time deficiency of AMD p Read more:Mobile
Protect your CPU Temperature from overheating 2007-10-27 08:37:00 Additional protection from overheating for the CPU can be ensured by specialized software aimed at controlling the processor workload and, consequently, heat generation. Operation of contemporary high-performance components of PC hardware is characterized by intense heat generation. As a result, the operation of most hardware components is impossible without special tools that support optimal temperature modes. Such hardware components are numerous; they include contemporary high-performance processors whose thermal power exceeds 80 W. For future models, the level of thermal power is expected to exceed 100 W. Ensuring optimal temperature modes is given mainly to traditional cooling devices, such as massive heatsinks and high-performance fans. Special software tools also can help prevent the CPU from overheating. Some of these tools can control the computational workload on the CPU, reducing heat generation.You can user CpuIdle software; is a CPU cooling and power management software.CP Read more:Protect
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Disk Cleaning Tools 2007-10-26 09:05:00 There are many reasons to delete files from your computer. Often you just want to free up disk space. Even very large drives eventually get too full. The more you use your computer, the more it becomes cluttered with unnecessary files. For example, you might no longer use an application program and would like to remove it from your computer. At other times you might want to delete confidential information from your computer permanently and completely so that it cannot be recovered. The following sections discuss utilities that help you clean your computer’s drive, either by completely and safely uninstalling application software or by deleting specific files and folders permanently.Ashampoo UnInstaller SuiteMost commercial software products designed to run on Microsoft Windows include uninstall programs. Uninstall programs are typically designed to be run from Add Or Remove Programs in the Windows XP Control Panel. Each uninstall program should make it easy for you to remove the soft Read more:Cleaning
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Try Dr. Hardware 2007-10-26 06:34:00 This application is must have for PC user because it can detect all hardware information inside your PC. Dr. Hardware
able to detects and analyses your latest processors, mainboard chipsets, PCI devices and much more. It also support Windows Vista. and support for Intel P35, G33, 945GU and 945GC chipset, AMD 690G/V and 580X chipset; detailed information for Intel chipsets featuring ICH7, ICH8 and ICH9Since 1994 Dr. Hardware is among the most advanced system information programs on the market. This program is made for beginners and professional users, for your desktop and notebook PC.Dr. Hardware covers the whole machine and includes not only the common stuff (like processor detection etc.) but also some more sophisticated tests like hardware sensor, ATA/S-ATA/Atapi and network analysis. Also it comes with 7 benchmark tests and provides full support for all 32 and 64 Bit Windows desktop versions: Windows 95, 98, Me, NT4, 2000, 2003, XP and Vista. Dr. Hardware, as our other products are
Tips on Cooling your Video Adapter 2007-10-25 12:59:00 Numerous video adapters are currently on the market — from expensive adapters for modern video games to relatively cheap ones for office workstations, which can handle only the simplest tasks.The facilities used to cool video adapters change with the adapter's price.In practice, an efficient cooler for a video adapter can cost about $10. Most manufacturers won't install such a cooler on a simple, low-end device, because it will increase the adapter cost rather considerably. Therefore, cheap video adapters often are equipped with the simplest cooling devices, usually standard heatsinks. Sometimes, however, even budget products are equipped with cheap coolers comprising a heatsink and low-power fan (Fig. 10.23).When the power of a standard cooling device is insufficient, it is possible to replace it. However, replacement of a standard cooler installed on a video adapter is expedient only if you plan to overclock the adapter.Manufacturers often provide a significant reserve in the coo Read more:Cooling
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Tips on Cooling your Hard Disks 2007-10-25 13:04:00 Not all hard disks require cooling. This includes drives with a spindle rotation speed of 5,400 rpm. Disk drives intended for the home or office rarely require cooling.Nevertheless, there are many high-performance disk drives available. These drives include models with a rotation speed ranging from 7,200 rpm to 15,000 rpm. They often include a large amount of cache memory and high-performance chips in the built-in controller. The operation of these electronic components, combined with the operation of mechanical elements, causes intensive heat emission. As a result, high-performance hard disks frequently require appropriate cooling, especially if they are installed in compact computer cases. The replacement life of the hard disk depends on its operating temperature. When the drive temperature rises above the limit specified by the hardware manufacturer, it is advisable to use specialized cooling devices. For example, the temperature limit for the IBM hard disks is 55°C (131°F).Some Read more:Cooling
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Tips on Cooling your Motherboard 2007-10-25 12:33:00 Cooling MotherboardsUsually, only one component of a motherboard may become overheated — the North Bridge of the chipset. This element of the chipset is responsible for the operation of the processor, AGP, and memory buses, as well as for connection with the South Bridge. Besides this, the North Bridge performs several other important functions. As a result, it emits large amounts of heat and needs to be cooled.Motherboards are sold ready to use, with appropriate coolers already installed on the North Bridge chips (Figs. 10.21 and 10.22). As a rule, cooling devices consist only of heatsinks. Sometimes, however, fully functional air coolers equipped with both heatsinks and fans are used. On most motherboards, coolers are glued tightly to the chips. Consequently, it is difficult to dismount and replace them if they fail. However, if you do remove the standard chipset cooler from the motherboard, you can easily find another cooler for the system chipset. Several manufacturers, such as T Read more:Cooling
Stage of PC Overclocking by setting jumper 2007-10-25 11:30:00 Here some Step-by-Step Use of Jumpers for PC overclocking1. Identify all important CPU characteristics, labeled on the CPU case, marked on the box, or specified in the documentation. These data include processor clock frequency, CPU bus frequency, and supply voltage. It is recommended that you memorize or write down this information.2. Power down the computer, remove the case from the system unit, and consult the documentation supplied with the motherboard.3. When working with the opened case of the system unit, avoid static electricity, which can damage sensitive semiconductor elements. It is recommended that you touch the case with your hand before proceeding. It would be even better to hold the case with one hand during your work. Besides this, avoid dropping any objects, especially metallic ones, on the device boards. If an object does fall, remove it immediately; be very careful when performing this operation.4. Locate the motherboard jumper
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Stages of PC Overclocking and Testing 2007-10-25 11:26:00 OverviewDepending on the capabilities of the motherboard, specifying the parameters settings that define CPU overclocked modes can be done either by using BIOS Setup or by setting the motherboard jumpers. Evaluation of the overall system performance and stability can be done using specialized tools, which usually include test programs.There are two ways of changing the system parameters. The first one is to use the appropriate settings in BIOS Setup. Most current motherboards that provide built-in overclocking capabilities, such as SoftMenu from Abit, allow the bus frequency and various voltages to be measured directly in BIOS Setup. All such capabilities are described in the documentation supplied with the motherboard. However, many motherboards only allow parameters to be measured using jumpers and switches located on the motherboard itself. It is first necessary to figure out which method of overclocking is provided by the motherboard. Then, you'll have to carefully read the docum Read more:Overclocking
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Overclocking Compatibility 2007-10-25 11:20:00 Overclocking to Achieve Processor and Motherboard CompatibilityOverviewMotherboards cannot always work with newer processors, even if those processors correspond to the standards of those motherboards. In such cases, the recommendation is to update the BIOS code. It often is difficult to implement this advice because it requires a second processor manufactured with the earlier technology. Unfortunately, few end users have a second processor at their disposal. In most cases, however, this compatibility problem can be solved by unlocking the frequency multiplier.(Materials provided with the permission of http://www.overclockers.ru, a Russian-language Web site.)Physically, AMD's first Athlon XP processors based on the Thoroughbred core (0.13-micrometer technology) were no different than Athlon XP processors based on the Palomino core (0.18-micrometer technology). The technological process changed, and the core area, operating voltage, and heat generation decreased. Nevertheless, the firs Read more:Overclocking
BIOS Setting Overview 2007-10-24 11:46:00 When a computer is first started, it needs some direction as to what to do. It needs to know where to find the OS's startup files, how hardware is to be accessed by the OS, what hardware is installed on the system, among other things. It is the job of the BIOS to perform these tasks. BIOSs are made by a number of different companies, often customized by the motherboard manufacturers or system builders for a particular motherboard or computer. Some common BIOS brand names are Phoenix™, AMIBIOS®, Award™, IBM®, and MR BIOS®. They are in the form of CMOS chips that store the information.Power On Self Test (POST) On the CD The first event that happens when a computer is powered on is the POST, performed by the BIOS. The POST consists of a quick series of diagnostic tests, mostly to make certain that essential hardware is present and operating. The most essential hardware is the BIOS itself, processor, memory, video system, and a source of OS startup Read more:Setting
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Laptop Security Device 2007-10-24 06:22:00 Security Device
sBecause it is so easy for laptops to be stolen, manufacturers have developed a number of security options for these devices. These range from simple cable systems that lock down notebooks to sophisticated software that will alert you to the notebook's location in the event that it is stolen. Note that two elements of a notebook must be guarded: its hardware and its data.Theft DeterrentsThe most common and most affordable security devices for notebooks are those designed to prevent or deter theft. Although these devices diminish the convenience of notebooks, a minor inconvenience is much preferable to the serious problem of a stolen notebook. Cable LocksAll notebooks have at least one security socket called a Kensington lock slot The name derives from the fact that this slot was originally designed to be used with a cable lock developed by Kensington, a large vendor of computer accessories. The Kensington lock slot looks like a small keyhole and is often labeled with Read more:Laptop
Laptop Manufacturer Tech Support 2007-10-24 06:19:00 Manufacturer
Tech Support
If you have problems with a laptop system, you will often need to contact the manufacturer directly for support, spare parts, system-restoration discs, and more. Especially if you are traveling, it is a good idea to keep the phone number and contact information for your system manufacturer (or supplier) handy. This section lists contact information for some of the more popular manufacturers and suppliers IBMIBM offers perhaps the best overall support in the industry for laptop systems. The only criticism might be that the company is so large, there are almost too many resources for help and support. If you are unsure about where to call within IBM, you can use the main support contacts:IBM North America1133 Westchester AvenueWhite Plains, NY 10604Phone: 800-IBM-4YOU (800-426-4968)Email: askibm@vnet.ibm.comWeb site: www.ibm.comMany of IBM's support resources are international, including toll-free numbers.Primary service and support: 800-IBM-4YOU (800-426-4968) Read more:Laptop
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Boosting your PC with PC Booster 2007-11-01 12:54:00 This is another Boosting or tweaking software, it said that it automatically boost your system speed without adding new hardware. Boot-up and Shutdown at double the speed, stabilize your PC and prevent crashes. PC Booster
safely optimizes all aspects of your PC with one click: Tweak hidden System, Internet, Memory, Hard Disk, CD-ROM/DVD-ROM, Desktop, and Start-up/Shut-down settings for maximum performance. No hardcore PC tweaking experience needed as all these are done automatically!Here's the news :Memory Optimization Bar lets you know in real-time how much memory your system has available. The ‘Free RAM’ button frees up the lost memory from your system. It’s as good as adding more Ram to your computer!‘Before and After’ Results View PC Booster measures the performance of your PC before and after the tune up, and presents the improvements in an easy-to-understand chart, so you can see at a single glance how much faster your PC is compared to before.XP Tweaks section for Har
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