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No video signal after attempted PCI card

I could get to safe mode, I'm sure, but with no signal, couldn't see what that would do. :) I've done the smarter thing (this time) of installing one component at a time. Made sure onboard lan worked, then installed the hard drive, and now put the Hauppauge card in. It worked fine. I've...
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- Post #6
- Feb 15, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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No video signal after attempted PCI card

Very curious... I reset the bios (flat screwdriver on jumpers for 3 seconds). I now have my monitor back. Before that, I attached my old VGA monitor with the DVI dongle on the second input, and it worked; but putting my DVI monitor on it didn't. And putting the VGA monitor on the first...
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- Post #4
- Feb 14, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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No video signal after attempted PCI card

Okay, this one is beyond my knowledge, so I turn to this gang. I did a double upgrade today: added a 500GB hard drive, which the bios had no trouble seeing, and a Hauppauge ImpactVCB model 558 AV-in card. To install the card, I had to free up an IDE slot, so I took out the LAN card and...
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- Feb 14, 2009
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sudden video signal loss at certain times

Okay, managed to fiddle with it some. It's not the monitor, tried a different one and it does the same thing. Tried to install Ubuntu from CD with no drives attached at all, and suddenly it got to the full Ubuntu screen! Then put a HDD back in with a different IDE cable, thinking it was...
- niall
- Post #7
- Jan 11, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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trying to install xp.

DeePee: friends of mine have nearly the exact same problem. I asked, and no one seemed able to give any advice. In their case, just after "setup is starting windows", and before it can get to the "Welcome to Windows Setup" blue screen, all display ceases to the monitor; the computer is still...
- niall
- Post #3
- Jan 10, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sudden video signal loss at certain times

Can you think of more possibilities? My friends can't easily check just one thing, and right now are without an external connection, so I'll have to go over there with hopefully a list of possibilities to try...
- niall
- Post #6
- Jan 4, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sudden video signal loss at certain times

I forget the type of HDD, but it's a cheapy 10GB one from a while ago. Installed in another system, it worked fine, transferred back to that system, it didn't. There is another monitor, so I'll ask my friends to try it there.
- niall
- Post #5
- Jan 4, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sudden video signal loss at certain times

Not really; We are both aware that XP needs to be reinstalled, and are trying that. But we can't get to the reinstall screen. The Windows CD loads up until it is about to switch to the Install screen, VGA white text against that famous blue shade. Instead of switching to that after loading...
- niall
- Post #3
- Jan 2, 2009
- Forum: Computer Building
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Sudden video signal loss at certain times

I tried helping a friend upgrade an old computer that had died. I had parts on a similar level though a bit more powerful. We figured even some simple swaps would necessitate reinstalling XP, but that wouldn't lose all the data. The hardware decided to be... finicky. Considering my friend...
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- Jan 2, 2009
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Computer Building
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LCD headphone jack buzzing sound

A co-worker has received a new 24" LCD monitor: Philips 240BW9 She listens to music a lot, and uses headphones to not bother the rest. But when her headphones are plugged in the monitor's headphone jack, there is a buzzing sound, as if there was interference, at all times - whether a CD is...
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- Dec 16, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Displays
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Video drivers not loading correctly

Thank you Auric - though actually the Imega drivers work like a charm. I'll keep in mind the rage3d and the rets of your suggesitons if a problem manifests though! Now if I can only figure out how to get my display actually recognise my actual monitor (Dell 2007WFP instead of "plug and play...
- niall
- Post #6
- Apr 28, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video drivers not loading correctly

Jax Omen: Many people I deem knowledgeable have assured me that a fair number of XP drivers will work in 2000 as there's little difference in substance form them. My main source of puzzlement is that Asus's own box says the video card will work in 2000, then its own drivers won't work. ATI's...
- niall
- Post #4
- Apr 28, 2008
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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Video drivers not loading correctly

Hello, I'm having the following problems after trying to install new parts. Video card: Asus EAH3650 Silent Ati HD3650 PCI-Express ASUS ATi VGA drivers from CD in box are not loading: "Setup has determined that the operating system in use is not a 64bit OS and as this Setup is...
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- Thread
- Apr 28, 2008
- Replies: 6
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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- Apr 26, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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How do you clean thermal goop off of a CPU/HSF?

Jax Omen OP: I use the Arctic Silver ArctiClean two-part solutions. It works like a bloody charm, zero effort (just let it soak a little) and things are ultra-clean after. I've used the Purifier (2nd solution) on glasses too, and on the CPU and HSF, I use an old lens-cleaning cloth to wipe...
- niall
- Post #22
- Apr 12, 2008
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Memory: in search of "good enough but still great" for overclocking

I'm tired of hitting performance walls with my old rig. Time to upgrade! (Current rig: Barton 2500+ running at 2.0G with Asus V9280 GeForce4TI4800SE video.) I'm staying with Windows 2000 for now. (No, it's useless to try to convince me to change.) From everything I've seen, it won't be...
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- Apr 10, 2008
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Memory and Storage
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Broken or missing plist in Maxtor SATA

Back in late June I was going on happily with my computer, no issues. I literally started a download of a large video file, went out to eat, came back, wanted to show a particular audio file to my sister, and was unable - the entire partition was suddenly and inexplicably inaccessible. A...
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- Dec 21, 2007
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Computer Building
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Freeware programs and applications (continuation)

DriveImageXML can "only" work in 2003, XP or Vista. Does anyone know of a Ghost alternative for drive imaging which runs on Windows 2000?
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- Post #207
- Dec 21, 2007
- Forum: Windows
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Mortal Kombat inspires brutal killing.

I think this is the most relevant quote here...
- niall
- Post #11
- Dec 20, 2007
- Forum: Console Gaming
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WD SATA Hard Drive nomenclature help

Hajpoj: I've never seen a hard drive format to its listed spec ever, always less, but that's okay, I've never filled a hard drive yet either. :) As long as Win recognises it... If the SE16s have two platters, does it mean the SEs have one - or is it "more than two"? Fullmetal Chocobo: I...
- niall
- Post #4
- Jul 21, 2007
- Forum: Computer Building
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WD SATA Hard Drive nomenclature help

I bought a Maxtor SATA drive 6L200SO, 200GB last year. Yeah, I know already, no need to say anything. It's now gone crap, giving bad sectors corrupting the partition table and some data, rending the drive looking as if it were unformatted. One data recovery and $400 later... sigh. I knew it...
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- Jul 20, 2007
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Kennethlee: bear in mind one major difference about widescreen and regular 20": the diagonal of the screen remains 20" for both, therefore a non-widescreen 20" will be able to display significantly more pixels in height (1200 vs 1050). I have had the 2007WFP for a few weeks, and that's one...
- niall
- Post #2,757
- Nov 14, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Other question: where can I find information on calibrating a monitor's gamma curve? It's not just for me; a friend of mine who is a professional artist just received as a birthday present an LCD from a friend - the Viewsonic VG2021m. This was before I could talk with her about what she...
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- Post #2,731
- Nov 7, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

No, they just pick them endlessly - for which we are all very thankful and grateful! (Sorry, simply could not resist! :D)
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- Post #2,722
- Nov 6, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

It does not seem to move to black when I move my eyes. It does appear to be a blacklight bleed. I took photos that somewhat exaggerate the phenomenon as visible to the naked eye, but still gives an idea; here's how it looks at three different Brightness levels: 0%, 50% and 100%. To my...
- niall
- Post #2,682
- Nov 2, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Most specific subforums here at AT have at least one obsessively knowledgeable person who takes it upon themselves to help those of us who find ourselves against the wall of tech changes. Three cheers for xtknight! eeric, I've only seen that icon when booting up, but I haven't had a chance...
- niall
- Post #2,678
- Nov 2, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Got mine today too! Like eeric, it's a V1B11 LPL LM201W01 - looks like Canada still has some A02s. I think I can see the "splotchy" white that amking is talking about - but I would attribute it simply to the LCD technology and/or the panel surface. This isn't glass, it's not going to be a...
- niall
- Post #2,666
- Nov 1, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

xtknight: very nice job on redoing the guide and the website! Still as clear and informative, but updated. I second eeric's idea of "What to do now that you have an LCD for the first time" type of article. The feedback options are secondary. :) The matrix of matrices is also great -...
- niall
- Post #2,640
- Oct 31, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

For eeric and other Canadian customers: Today's the day! :) Dell has the 2007WFP on sale at a whopping C$389 - a saving of $110! (Total price: 443.46) As this is a much better panel than the VX2025 (for only $10 more) or any other 19", yet half the price than any better 20" that I can...
- niall
- Post #2,569
- Oct 24, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Well, speaking as a francophone, I'd say LesNumériques were happily surprised more than wholly enthusiastic. They were expecting TN but received IPS (and saw LG change the spec sheet to reflect this); they found it much faster than standard IPS while retaining the quality of slower IPSes, and...
- niall
- Post #2,557
- Oct 23, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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Black level test

I have no idea if I'm doing this right, but this is what I see when I go to the black test site, both with my home CRT (Compaq V710) and my office LCD (Philips 170S6FB)... no matter the adjustments I make. Is it supposed to look like that?
- niall
- Post #46
- Oct 20, 2006
- Forum: Graphics Cards
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LCD Buyer's Guide

I just checked - it's actually currently on sale for $419 - a $80 rebate! It's not marked on the Days of Deals section, so I don't know if it's today only... or if there will be a Day of Deal where it's even cheaper... gah! to buy or not to buy? Dell, you bastards! (Total would be $478...
- niall
- Post #2,529
- Oct 19, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

I've considered it, especially as it's either a P-MVA like the 2025 or a S-IPS - which would be better, yes? With still reasonable ~16ms max response times? And no backlighting or DVI glitch, and better with movies... (One nitpick: for all the people loving it, why am I unable to find a...
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- Post #2,527
- Oct 19, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Seems like it! Of course, I call and both stores that carry it are out of stock; "maybe in 6 days, we're waiting on the shipment". Just to stymy me...
- niall
- Post #2,521
- Oct 18, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Thanks! There's at least two solutions proposed, so even if I get the glitch I may be able to keep things going. Plus it seems that a common thread in many of those problems was that people did some parts upgrading at some point just before it failed. Mind you, it would be even more helpful...
- niall
- Post #2,519
- Oct 18, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Yeah, I'm restricted in what's local - remember, there's no Newegg, Fry's or the like up here; Best Buy is not much of a choice. None of these will ship to Canada (and if they did, we'd pay easily half the price again in duties). Only one store carries the 971P in town. Hmm, and in all...
- niall
- Post #2,516
- Oct 17, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Okay, after two weeks of searching, I may start to have a handle on this. Maybe. :) Colour reproduction is of some importance to me; therefore I want to avoid TNs. As gaming is far secondary, and minimal to low ghosting would probably not be that huge an issue, most of the better non-TNs...
- niall
- Post #2,513
- Oct 17, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

I think I'm convinced - Tom's is the only positive review of the 930B. So I've kept looking, and stumbled upon this one. I can't find reviews on Tom's or XBit, only on Prad, and their review looks very subjective: HP L1955 Monitor - S-MVA, 250 nits, 1000:1, Digital input, USB ports...
- niall
- Post #2,506
- Oct 16, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

So, that means that the Viewsonic VP930B is P-MVA but 6-bit then? With the overdrive and all? One place may have mentioned 8-bit, but it clearly states the standard 160/160 viewing angles everywhere. 8-bit is now far less important than non-TN. :) I'm really leaning towards it; good...
- niall
- Post #2,484
- Oct 12, 2006
- Forum: Displays
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LCD Buyer's Guide

Sorry for asking basic questions... Still learning a lot, as fast as I can... :) On the Prad.de site, I've been checking specs for as many of the monitors I can find sold by local stores (despite so many sub-versions of each monitor existing, not all of them on Prad, augh); On the number...
- niall
- Post #2,444
- Oct 7, 2006
- Forum: Displays

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