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WRT54GS Security Settings?

Got it working, ....... thank you JiveMiguel!
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- Post #3
- Nov 14, 2004
- Forum: Networking
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WRT54GS Security Settings?

Setting up wireless security on a Lynksys: WEP 128bit-encryption What do I enter for: Passphrase- Key1- Key2- Key3- Key4- Thanks for the information.
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- Nov 13, 2004
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Networking
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Case w/ LOTS of HD Bays

If your still looking, try: KRIComputer I've done business with them before, they were prompt and very helpful, give 'em a call if you have questions and ask for George.
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- Post #4
- Jan 8, 2004
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Wattage of 3 Pin Fan Headers on Mobo?

It all depends on the mb design, the Abit and some others designed for oc'ing are rated higher than some of those oem type mb headers......... you will have to check each mb's specifications.
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- Post #2
- Jun 11, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Did a stab job on my mobo while installing heatsink.. comp acting weird

I did the same thing once with needle-nose pliers, and killed the integrated video (no agp slot) on my brand new mb. It's always best to place something (like a business card) next to your zif-socket, under the retaining clip of the hsf, just to provide some protection when this sort of thing...
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- Post #3
- May 16, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Monitor image "shakes"...what could be the causes?

Try a different video card with your system, or try a different monitor, and see if the problem persists. I had an older Toshiba Infinia desktop pc and monitor that did the same thing, I would turn off the monitor and then turn it back on and the shaking would usually quit. Never did know the...
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- Post #12
- May 16, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Need reasons to let dad let me overclock...

Asking your Dad to oc his pc is like .............. asking him if you can race the family car! First show him you can build (and maintain) a dependable, stable normal pc. Then, get your own pc and ............... do your own oc'ing thing with it and leave his alone! This, "he doesn't have to...
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- Post #12
- May 16, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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What's wrong with mATX?

I like the mATX systems when building for friends or relatives, all they usually want is small, inexpensive and quiet. The more integrated components, the better for these systems, and the less overall draw on the psu. Not to mention that the overall system cost is reduced. When it comes time...
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- Post #8
- May 7, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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INTEL, VIA, SIS?? What are the differences about these chipsets, and which one is the best?

The differences are many and varied, some of them are: Technical Cost Customer Preference Here are some links: SiS VIA Intel And also some great information from right here at: AnandTech
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- Post #2
- May 3, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Anyone know a good computer shop in Seattle?

My favorites when visiting Seattle are: InfoTech Fun-Key Computers I'm usually traveling in from the other direction (South) so I visit the stores closest to me (Sea-Tac area). Check their site and you will find their chain stores that closer to you. You may not find the exact hsf you are...
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- Post #3
- May 3, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Rattling noise from my computer's case?

Hmmmm ......... could be that the I/O Panel itself has popped loose at one corner or edge ........ ? The panel is usually a press-in installation from inside the case ......... sometimes it looks OK, but is not fully seated. Some of the panels are very thin and delicate, others are easier to...
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- Post #5
- May 3, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Rattling noise from my computer's case?

Could be that one of your fans' is going south on you ....... chipset fans are the usual culprits. Cpu/heatsink fan can also go bad, causing more vibration and noise, check your graphics card too if it has a small fan.
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- Post #3
- May 3, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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How to clone on HD to another

Some of the retail hdd's come with a utility that will do the same thing (for free) ......... I successfully used the Maxtor version in my Aunts pc.
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- Post #5
- May 3, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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How to OC my M830LR?
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- Post #6
- Apr 22, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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What case is this?

I just happen to have one of those beauty's myself, they are available in Beige (W) or Black at : Directron.com Very nice case, takes a 120mm fan up front and a 90mm in the rear, plus nice plastic fan duct to cpu area.
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- Post #3
- Apr 18, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which case is better for building a quiet computer? Aluminum or Steel?

All things being equal (case fans, psu & heatsink fans) the quietest un-modded cases seem to be the all plastic or plastic over steel models - examples: Palo Alto ATCX, PA600 Fong Kai 603 Min Maw 3752
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- Post #5
- Apr 16, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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What is the next ECS K7S5A?

There is an ECS L7S7A2 (SiS 746) mb available now from NewEgg for $66. but they are slow to make any real dent in the NVidia NForce2 movement, although they are inexpensive and very fast in some apps, I think the jury is still out on 'em. There is also a SiS 746FX chipset, and on the horizon an...
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- Post #13
- Apr 13, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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bios for ecs k7s5a v3.1

Originally posted by: John That's it, use the 02/10/29 Bios ........ or go to: OCWorkbench ECS Forum ....... and use the latest Cheepoman overclock bios (which is my Bios of choice).
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- Post #5
- Apr 13, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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bios for ecs k7s5a v3.1

Go to ECS Taiwan site, they have the V3.1: ECS Taiwan What is the persistant problem you are trying to fix with the Bios update?
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- Post #2
- Apr 12, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Its all here! Time to start building!! Help a newb out!

Sulaco, jam3 is giving you very good advice. It's much easier to install the cpu and heat sink fan (hsf) before installing the mb into the case. Never run the pc without the hsf installed and fan lead plugged into the mb fan header! The cpu will overheat in just seconds. If you do assemble the...
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- Post #6
- Apr 10, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Inwin S500 vs A500 - which to get?

The S500 is the better choice of the two, the Pro's are: Superior cooling (due to psu location) Greater interior access (due to psu location) Slightly narrower case than A500 (strong enough - not overbuilt & heavy like some) and no larger than necessary Motherboard mounting stand-off's built-in...
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- Post #4
- Apr 8, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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ECS L7S7A2, anyone tried this yet?

Please don't think that I'm holding China up as a model of anything ........... it actually worries me to see what is happening, but facts are facts, like them or not. I agree purchasing products from these countries is not good in many ways, but if we are talking quality control, and technical...
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- Post #9
- Apr 5, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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ECS L7S7A2, anyone tried this yet?

If you can keep from purchasing pc hardware and other products Made in China, my hat is off to you. Even our own government is purchasing Chinese products on an unbelievably mass scale, we are (like it or not) building China's economy at an unprecedented rate by importing and exporting products...
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- Post #6
- Apr 5, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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ECS L7S7A2, anyone tried this yet?

All of the major mb's are made in ...... (guess where?) ......... China and Taiwan (same thing basically)! The K7S2 user's overseas' are experiencing some problems with inadequate onboard two-phase power (when overclocking) and have noticed the absence of the 12V 4-pin mb plug as pictured in...
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- Post #3
- Apr 4, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Bios flash stopped halfway through - IT7

You may find some recover information here: Amptron Click OK, then scrool up to: What do I do if something goes wrong? There is also a link to a .pdf (Adobe Acrobat) bios recovery information guide. GOOD LUCK!
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- Post #2
- Mar 26, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Help me find a truly quiet CDROM

I think Samsung and Asus 52X CD-ROM drives are relatively quiet, at least compared to my other Sony CD-ROM and Pioneer 106S DVD drives. You may find some good information here: Storage Review Click on Reviews, then: Tab down "All Reviewed Drives" to "Optical Drives" and then click on the drive...
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- Post #2
- Mar 26, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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RPL ROM error with ECS K7S5A. Help please!

I shipped a pc to my Aunt in FL .......... it worked a few minutes for her, ......... seems the rough handling (during shipment), broke the hsf off of the Socket A, along with one of the plastic retaining tabs on the ZIF-socket! Oddly enough, the 800Mhz Duron CPU didn't burn up ......... it just...
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- Post #7
- Mar 24, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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BIOS Flash Procedure

For the second method, you have to first: download the ziped file, then unzip to your hdd, then install the basic .ROM or .BIN bios file, along with the correct AMINFxxx.EXE or AFLASH.EXE flash utility file, onto the floppy disk ........ The best guide for this (that I have read) is at...
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- Post #2
- Mar 21, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Looking for low cost replacement for dead K7S5A

Is it too late to RMA the K7S5A?
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- Post #6
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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Connecting case to motherboard help

Your going to have to do a search at the Compaq website (use the system model number, example: Presario 2255) and get a positive ID on your mb, ...... then go to the correct support page for that mb and get the info for the connections ........ The Compaq's I have worked on, have proprietary...
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- Post #3
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Power supply burned my motherboard!

By the looks of that connector, the problem could be as simple as ....... a very bad contact (too loose) on that one pin....... over time it heats up, little by little and get's even worse ........ eventually it's toast! So the problem may not have been your psu or mb design, ............. just...
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- Post #10
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is there a definitive "best way" to partition an HD for speed purposes?

Here is an interesting FAQ on the partition question: Anandtech FAQ
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- Post #12
- Mar 18, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building
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ANTEC SX835 or SX835 II??

I'm not sure, but I think the SX835 II has front USB ports and a different bezel and psu?
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- Post #2
- Mar 17, 2003
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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ecs k7s5a not even booting to bios screen

If your not getting any fans spinning or anything ............ it could be your psu. Last week, I tested a psu before installing it (with the little Antec pig-tail psu tester) and everything worked fine ....... so I put the system together and then when I tried to boot ..........NO POWER ...
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- Post #3
- Mar 15, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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ROM Checksum Error - Could the BIOS chip be bad?

What I'm saying is the checksum error message is normal, after flashing with some programs. It's an indication that you need to reset your bios clock and some of the other bios setting parameters have returned to default settings........ everything is ok, I don't think you have a bios chip...
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- Post #11
- Mar 14, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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pretty urgent: why isn't the bios flash util loading on my Iwill KK266plus?

I've successfully flashed a lot of mb's using the following procedure, I don't know if the IWill KK266+ is any different, but I wouldn't think so? Try pressing "Shift + F5" just as your pc is booting from the fdd w/a bootable Win98 disk. You should get a "bypassing system files" message and a...
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- Post #2
- Mar 13, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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I ORDERED A LEADTEK 7350KDA!

Don't let a little bad press discourage you on the K7S5A's ......... if you think the Chaintech is any higher quality that the ECS ...... then it's time for you to do some more research on the mb manufacturers. Actually, I've personally had more success with ECS than the Chaintech's ....... I'm...
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- Post #8
- Mar 13, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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ROM Checksum Error - Could the BIOS chip be bad?

eBauer, My first Bios flash went the same as you describe .......... one block remained (can't remember the color) and I thought something went wrong when I saw, the "Checksum Error" message ............ actually, if the new Bios date (version) reads on the post screen and everything else is...
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- Post #7
- Mar 13, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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I ORDERED A LEADTEK 7350KDA!

Between the choices you mention (pun intended) ............ I would go with the ECS K7S5A PRO SiS 735 for $59. 'cause: It's got integrated LAN USB 2.0 AMR Modem (included) ...... I think? If you prefer the mATX form factor mb then I would recommend the Asus A7N266-VM.
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- Post #3
- Mar 13, 2003
- Forum: Motherboards
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does digital research make their own cdrw's?

What size is the buffer? If it's an LG, the buffer should be 8MB ........ me-thinks.
- clumsum
- Post #3
- Mar 12, 2003
- Forum: Computer Building

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