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Need help deciding on some good mobos

I have had decent encounters with the Biostar KT400 motherboard (M7VIT) It should support the AMD Barton chips -- you might go with the M7VIT Pro which adds a 10/100 NIC -- Newegg has this for under $70 delivered. My guess is that the XP2500 would be an easy overclock target as well -- it runs...
- BarryAZ
- Post #6
- Apr 24, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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VIA KT400A (pre)view: Chipset looks disappointing!!

I don't know that there is that much margin to be had performance wise anyway -- perhaps a few per cent here and there, but that would be about it for now. When new CPU's and faster RAM hits, along with production Serial ATA support and drives (I saw that WD review and it was interesting), then...
- BarryAZ
- Post #8
- Mar 12, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Home Network Questions

You might look at WinProxy -- similar to WinGate -- 3 user license is not that expensive and the new version definitely works with XP.
- BarryAZ
- Post #4
- Mar 12, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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My computer turned itself off and killed its network adapter?

Did you reset the IP address including Subnet and Gateway to the what it should be? It *sort* of sounds like you might have gotten 'hacked' from the outside here.
- BarryAZ
- Post #2
- Mar 12, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Sudden problems with home network .. Two comps using Win2k Pro

Basic set of questions: 1) Are you using the same workgroup name? 2) What sort of shares have you set up between the two workstations? 3) What protocols (I assume TCPIP, but you might also have NetBeui in the mix) 4) What IP addressing scheme are you using on both workstations (IP address...
- BarryAZ
- Post #2
- Mar 11, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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What is the best way to speed up file transfers between two computers networked?

A hub looks exactly like a switch -- these days you get 100M for the same as 10M pretty much. Also, you can run full duplex instead of half duplex -- but for two workstations talking to each other that won't matter. To an earlier query -- you *could* simply hook up the two systems using a...
- BarryAZ
- Post #13
- Mar 11, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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whats your network/home lan setup?

I have a more complicated set up -- I do networking support for my client base so in one room I have four servers: NetWare 6.0 NetWare 4.2 Windows 2000 Server Windows 2000 Professional -- Proxy Server (WinProxy 4.0). I have several test workstations (Win98SE, Win2K, WinXP) in that room (yes it...
- BarryAZ
- Post #14
- Mar 11, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Best mobo for ocing?

I was surprised that I was able to readily overclock a Biostar KT400 board Tbred 2100+ combination as much as 20% this past week -- but it was quite stable at that rate. Figured I got lucky and as a result, got a good bargain from the NewEgg folks.
- BarryAZ
- Post #5
- Mar 11, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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VIA KT400A. *3-31-03 UPDATE*

I agree that where VIA has missed things is on a top end board ($100 +) -- there is a market there and Nvidea currently has it. It just seems that the KT400 (or 400a) is not that bad at the discount that it is often sold. I've been happy enough with the VIT BIOSTAR boards for my clients. Now...
- BarryAZ
- Post #116
- Mar 11, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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VIA KT400A (pre)view: Chipset looks disappointing!!

Look, if the KT400a is marketed as an *upgrade* for existing nforce boards, then it is targeted improperly. I don't know that it will be though. If instead, it is marketed as an alternative -- which can cost $20 or more less than the Nforce boards which offer similar performance, then, we all...
- BarryAZ
- Post #3
- Mar 10, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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VIA KT400A. *3-31-03 UPDATE*

Well the KT400a boards will need to be priced about $20 cheaper than the nforce boards -- then again, that is a possible price point for them anyway as the KT400 boards run $20 to $35 cheaper than the Nforce boards at the moment. Then again, the argument for nforce boards includes absolute...
- BarryAZ
- Post #114
- Mar 10, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Motherboard suggestions...

Being something of a contrarian, I've been working with the Biostar KT400 motherboards -- I have found them to be a decent performance bargain. And, with the right memory/CPU combination you can overclock them a fair amount. Just did that with an XP2100 Tbred chip -- and was surprised how far...
- BarryAZ
- Post #4
- Mar 10, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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New system won't power up

We need more detail as to the actual power supply, motherboard and CPU combination. At a guess, either the CPU Fan is not quite doing its job, or the motherboard is not detecting the fan working, or the power supply isn't up to the task. For what it's worth, my own start point for either P4...
- BarryAZ
- Post #4
- Mar 7, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Building a new pc

I guess I'd go with a motherboard/CPU combination that works with the newer AMD Barton CPU's -- you can track down the 2500+ from New Egg at a good price -- match it with a decent motherboard (I like some of the KT400's -- though I know they are out of favor here). One thing in my view, (I...
- BarryAZ
- Post #8
- Mar 7, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Motherboard for my dorm PC

One thing I don't see mentioned in the replies so far -- make sure you get a good power supply. It has a signficant effect of system stability. I see way too many 350W supplies offered for AMD XP systems -- 400W or more doesn't cost that much.
- BarryAZ
- Post #7
- Mar 7, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Need some ideas for a network...

For the internet access, you might configure a system as a Proxy Server -- one product I've used is WinProxy -- not that expensive, and very useful for sharing out from DSL or Cable.
- BarryAZ
- Post #6
- Mar 5, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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how to tweak NIC settings...?

What specific NIC and workstation OS? As an example, in Win2K: My NetWork Connection Local Areas Connection Properties Configure (for the NIC) Advanced Options there will vary from NIC to NIC.
- BarryAZ
- Post #2
- Mar 5, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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What do I need for my two connections?

A small hub or switch should do fine -- these days, you can get 4 or 5 port 10/100 switches for less than $40. Is your current workstation connected to the internet using a fixed IP (probably not).
- BarryAZ
- Post #3
- Mar 5, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Small business - What network hardware is needed?

Regarding established hardware -- sort of a yes and no there. I work with both -- I have clients running 'brand name' (Dell's, IBM's, Compaq's) and others running servers which I have built up. Then again, I pretty well know what I'm doing when building up a server. Heck, one of my 'no-name'...
- BarryAZ
- Post #6
- Mar 5, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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How hot is your XP2100+?

Oh -- one thing -- which XP2100 -- Palamino or Tbred -- the Palmino runs a lot hotter.
- BarryAZ
- Post #25
- Mar 4, 2003
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Best AMD processor for $100 or less?

I just set up a system with the 2100+ -- purchased via NewEgg -- one note, I prefer a better heatsink/fan combination than the retail AMD version.
- BarryAZ
- Post #12
- Mar 4, 2003
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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How hot is your XP2100+?

I just set up a system with a Tbred XP2100+ -- running a 24 hour burn in with Win2K -- 47 degrees C here. Fan arrangement: Dual fan Power supply Fan on side of case (over the CPU) Heatsink/fan -- GC 88 Cooler
- BarryAZ
- Post #24
- Mar 4, 2003
- Forum: CPUs and Overclocking
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Which bios for K7S5A Pro ?

The K7S5A as well as the K7S5A Pro are simply not targeted to the overclocker marketplace. Nothing wrong with that, nothing to be horrified about, just recognize the trade off you make. For overclocking on a budget board, you might look at the KT333 chipset boards -- you can track them down...
- BarryAZ
- Post #4
- Mar 3, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Can you network using USB 2.0 between a desktop and a laptop ?

You are still going to need a switch or hub, and you would need USB based NIC's. It can be done though.
- BarryAZ
- Post #2
- Mar 3, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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NOVELL GENIUSES HERE

Actually -- I am not a Novell employee. The volunteer sysop program (which has a decade plus history) is composed of around 35 volunteers around the world (well mostly ranging from Australia and New Zealand, across the US and in Canada, and in Europe). We get support from Novell in terms of...
- BarryAZ
- Post #13
- Mar 3, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Upgrading BIOS

They are cumulative -- you just need to apply the latest one. Not sure of their update process -- with folks moving to XP and Win2K, increasingly, the BIOS update process is supported as an operation one can do from within Windows and then reboot. The alternative approach (which works even...
- BarryAZ
- Post #2
- Mar 3, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Is my mobo a bottleneck?

Well, in theory, a good SCSI controller and top notch SCSI Drive will readily outperform the current best ATA drives -- some trade offs: Cost -- ATA drives are a lot cheaper as you move toward the upper end (ie 80G and up) relative to SCSI. Capacity -- the best price point for SCSI drives is...
- BarryAZ
- Post #7
- Mar 3, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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What verion k7s5a do I have?

The version number should show between the PCI slots -- 3.0 is what I've seen on most of the boards I've looked at. Also, I *believe* the boot screen shows the version as well. (I run Win2K and don't reboot that often:) )
- BarryAZ
- Post #3
- Mar 3, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Is my mobo dead?

Could be the motherboard, or the CPU as well here -- or the CPU fan. Perhaps it is time to move to something newer. What sort of power supply did you go to?
- BarryAZ
- Post #4
- Mar 3, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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a7v333: Why does it support pc2700?

At a guess, you purchased that board a while ago or perhaps picked it up recently as a 'like new' board. But there are possibly two questions here. 1) CPU support -- the 1.01 board with current updates will support up to the XP2400 (and the XP2600 version that works with the 266MHz FSB) as...
- BarryAZ
- Post #6
- Mar 3, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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why is everyone wasting time with the K7S5A?

" Wouldn't it make more sense to get a kt 333/266a board and a 1700+ t bred b for a similar price?" Well kind of. These days, it would make MORE sense to spend an extra $20 or so and get a 2000+ or 2100+ tbird instead with that combination. If I was doing a 'low cost special' on the CPU (the...
- BarryAZ
- Post #29
- Mar 2, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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why is everyone wasting time with the K7S5A?

I agree -- but the board is a bit old by now -- still quite a bargain option at Fry's here. The thing is, they are matching it up with an XP2000 for around $100. My impression is that the Pro version is better (it at least has USB 2.0 support which is useful). But again, it is NOT a board for...
- BarryAZ
- Post #28
- Mar 2, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Abit AT7/ XP1900..shortly

I believe the default setting (jumpers) is 133 on this board. Which is, of course, what you need for the XP1900.
- BarryAZ
- Post #8
- Mar 2, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Novell Client for Windows XP does not connect with XP Personal Firewall

By the way one needs to take some care when removing the native client in XP for Netware -- that is, you definitely need to manually remove it BEFORE installing Client 32. Also, with Client 32 -- make sure to deploy current updates -- it is still a bit of a moving target there.
- BarryAZ
- Post #6
- Mar 2, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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NOVELL GENIUSES HERE

Right -- with a lot of workstations, Zenworks is going to be the way to go -- you might also look over at the Novell support newsgroups as well -- there are newsgroups specific to Zenworks (as well as specific to Client 32 for NT/2K/XP) that might help on more complex queries. Then again, I...
- BarryAZ
- Post #11
- Mar 2, 2003
- Forum: Networking
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Forget it - I got it ---

Depends on the Processor -- any of the XP's which your motherboard supports -- 133 is the answer. Your motherboard doesn't support the newer XP's (.13)
- BarryAZ
- Post #3
- Mar 2, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Should I wait ?

Actually, in the past week or so, XP2400 prices have dropped, and PC2700 memory is getting a lot less pricy.
- BarryAZ
- Post #9
- Feb 23, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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ASUS A7V8X - USB Controller detected over and over

See, another reason for staying with Win2K (although my Win2K licenses ARE in order, the pain of doing system upgrades and 'retiring' an XP license to relocate it to a new system is a ROYAL pain). Win Win2K, that is not an issue.
- BarryAZ
- Post #5
- Feb 23, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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K7T Turbo-R and T-Bred ... Do they go together?

Typically, the older motherboards simply don't like a full design change -- .18 to .13 is a FULL design change. I suspect you are looking to simply tweak performance here instead of a full upgrade, not just for cost reasons, but for time reasons -- that is, a new system would require a full...
- BarryAZ
- Post #3
- Feb 23, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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My Experience with AOpen Support (AX4R+)

I used to run an AX59Pro for my K6-2 processor on my main system -- ran if for as long as I've run any system as my primary -- I really liked that board.
- BarryAZ
- Post #6
- Feb 23, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards

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