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A7N8X Deluxe - SoundStorm hardware not being detected by XP?

My wife's computer is running an ASUS A7N8X Deluxe (rev. 1.06) motherboard with an Athlon 3200+ CPU. Recently, the sound just stopped working and she asked me to take a look at it. Thinking it would be something simple, I delved into finding the problem and ended up spending hours trying to fix...
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- May 9, 2006
- Replies: 0
- Forum: Motherboards
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Dimension 5150 with 3.0Ghz P4 630HT, 512MB DDR2, 80GB HD, CD-RW/DVD, 20" LCD for $599 Shipped

Can anyone please PM me a 5% off $500 code that works?
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- Post #136
- Apr 29, 2006
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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PC P&C 510 SLi - Should I have PC P&C mod it for my DFI Expert?

So it would be worth it to have it modified to natively support the 8-pin then? I can live without the PC if it is worth the trouble. What is the downfall of using only 4 pins out of the 8 pins anyway?
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- Post #3
- Mar 31, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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PC P&C 510 SLi - Should I have PC P&C mod it for my DFI Expert?

I have a DFI Expert motherboard that has the 8-pin 12V connector. The power supply only has the older 4-pin connector which is currently plugged into one half of the 8-pin connector. It seems to be working alright but I have read that others have sent in their PC P&C 510 SLi power supplies to PC...
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- Mar 31, 2006
- Replies: 2
- Forum: Computer Building
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DFI Expert hates my TCCD - advise on new RAM please!

What about these sticks? Anyone have any experience with these in the DFI Expert? 2Gb Kit Team Xtreem Cronus 3-3-3-8 PC4000 (Micron) If they are not going to work in the DFI Expert, then what about any of these? OCZ Gold GX 2GB (2 x 1GB) 184-Pin DDR SDRAM Unbuffered DDR 500 (PC 4000)...
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- Post #7
- Mar 27, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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DFI Expert hates my TCCD - advise on new RAM please!

I have an Opty 165 CPU and currently using the 12/07 BIOS. I have also tried the modified BIOS E704-2BT, but that seemed less stable than the official so I flashed back. I could attempt to pull two sticks and get stable using only the orange slots, but WOW really loves that extra GB and I hate...
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- Post #4
- Mar 25, 2006
- Forum: Computer Building
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DFI Expert hates my TCCD - advise on new RAM please!

I should have read more before purchasing this DFI Expert motherboard about the known problems with TCCx memory. I have 4x512MB sticks of OCZ Platinum Rev 2 (all TCCD) that I can't even get stable at default 166(333) speed. Very frustrating to say the least. I had these same sticks running...
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- Mar 24, 2006
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Computer Building
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Advice: Connecting two houses ~600 ft Wireless

What about something like this here. I know that I would have to use something other than netgear because they do not have an external antenna port (7 internal antennas). Maybe go with D-Link or Linksys MIMO product with this device on one of the antennas.
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- Post #9
- Aug 28, 2005
- Forum: Networking
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Advice: Connecting two houses ~600 ft Wireless

Is there a way to boost the radio strength?
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- Post #8
- Aug 28, 2005
- Forum: Networking
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Advice: Connecting two houses ~600 ft Wireless

I have direct line of sight with this house. We live across the street from each other but they live in a small cul de sac so it increases the range slightly. I can look out the window in my computer room (front of house) and see the entire front of their house. I was hoping that if I bought...
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- Post #6
- Aug 28, 2005
- Forum: Networking
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Advice: Connecting two houses ~600 ft Wireless

I am looking for recommendations on hardware that I should purchase such that I can connect my neighbor to my high-speed wireless internet. They live roughtly 600 ft away from me with two brick walls seperating the two computers. I was thinking one of the 802.11 Pre-N routers and cards would...
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- Aug 28, 2005
- Replies: 9
- Forum: Networking
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Sound Blaster Audigy 2zs setup with Logitech Z5500

Thanks rleemhui. I will have to make a Radio Shack trip then. :)
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- Post #133
- Aug 2, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Sound Blaster Audigy 2zs setup with Logitech Z5500

Ok, I read this entire thread and I still can not determine what cable I need to use between my Audigy 2 ZS and Logitech Z-680 speaker pod. Specifically, for the 3.5mm jack labeled 'digital out' on the Audigy 2 ZS card, do I need: A) Mono 1/8" plug to RCA (click here) B) 4-split 1/8"...
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- Post #131
- Aug 1, 2005
- Forum: Peripherals & Components
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Fans... highest CFM, lowest dBA... which ones?

Please, what are the fans that meet these requirements in the following sizes? I want a quiet PC for a change but do not really want to sacrifice good cooling (from air that is). 80mm 90mm 120mm
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- Mar 16, 2005
- Replies: 5
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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VGA Silencer & OCZ copper ramsinks 19.99 combo @ SVC

Wow! Talk about a bad deal... I selected first class mail to ship it and it wanted to charge me $999.00 to ship!!! Yikes! I mean, I knew gas prices were getting expensive... lol I think I will stick with priority for $6.00.
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- Post #15
- Apr 28, 2004
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Logitech z-680 for $214 at DELL

Well I bought these to replace my aging Cambridge Soundworks Desktop Theatre 5.1 (DTT2500 Digital) speaker setup. I hope that these are as good as I have heard that they are and at least marginally better than what I have now. I also hope that I get the new revision so I don't have to endure...
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- Post #29
- Apr 24, 2003
- Forum: Hot Deals and Giveaways
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Where can I get a black case that covers the drives?

I am searching for an affordable black case that has a cover on it to cover up the drives (DVD, CD-RW) and hides the floppy face. I know I can paint them but this is not my PC and the person requested a black case. Can you post some links to some please? No overclocking options needed. Thanks.
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- Nov 3, 2001
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Cases & Cooling
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Windows XP and Via 4-in-1

Ok, so now we are sure they are built in but does anyone know for certain if it is good/bad to install the latest 4-in-1 drivers? I am running XP and have been installing the 4-in-1 drivers as they are updated. I just installed version 4.34 Final.
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- Post #11
- Oct 11, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Anyone here have the Abit KG7 if so what do you think?

For what it is worth, I have the KG7R and really love the motherboard. I have not had one lockup or serious problem with it yet. I did have issues with my SoundBlaster Live! sound card but I did not really attempt to work them out. I took out the card and ordered the newer Audigy Platinum and am...
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- Post #3
- Oct 2, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which of these cards would you get?

bump...
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- Post #2
- Sep 24, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Which of these cards would you get?

I am looking at getting a PCI TV tuner expansion card for my PC. I have narrowed my choice down to three cards based on price and features mainly. Here are the choices: Hauppauge WinTV-pci ATI TV Wonder AVerMedia TV/FM98 Stereo I like the Hauppauge and AVerMedia the most because they support...
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- Sep 24, 2001
- Replies: 1
- Forum: Computer Building
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My dog chewed through my Razor Boomslang mouse cable!

Hmmm... good point. Didn't think about that one. :D:D
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- Post #3
- Sep 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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My dog chewed through my Razor Boomslang mouse cable!

You know, if I did not pay $250 for this dog he would be buried already! Not to mention the cost for shots and medical care. Anyway, my real gripe is that he has chewed through the cable on my Karna Razor Boomslang 2000 mouse. I sort of have it working cause I rigged it with electrical tape but...
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- Sep 10, 2001
- Replies: 3
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is the Live! not ACPI compliant?

I just pulled this from Creative Labs website. Does this mean that the card with support busmastering? "Available half-length PCI 2.1 compliant slot for Sound Blaster® Audigy? card"
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- Post #8
- Aug 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is Serial ATA?

oh, and to answer your question... serial ATA scales much better and will be introduced with a 600 Mb/s throughput. Correct me if I am wrong on this one please. :)
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- Aug 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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What is Serial ATA?

I think you may be confusing parallel ATA with serial ATA. Basically, you are using parallel ATA in your system now. The ribbon cable that connects to your motherboard is a parallel ribbon cable... meaning there are multiple wires running parallel to each other. With serial ATA, you will use a...
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- Post #2
- Aug 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is the Live! not ACPI compliant?

Thanks Andy :)
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- Aug 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is the Live! not ACPI compliant?

<< It is ACPI compliant, (or at least, the drivers are supposed to be if they want WHQL certification, or be certified for use with Win2K), but the card itself is not busmaster compliant, which is where the problem stems from. >> Any ideas on whether the new Audigy series is busmaster...
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- Aug 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is the Live! not ACPI compliant?

I don't see an ACPI option anywhere in my BIOS. I am running the Abit KG7R motherboard and as far as I can tell they don't show ACPI or give the option of installing a PNP OS, which I assume they default to NO on now. Anyway, any advice? Maybe I should pull out all the cards and then try to...
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- Aug 29, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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Is the Live! not ACPI compliant?

I have been messing around with my PC and trying to get my sound card (SB Live) working correctly under W2K SP2 and I have not had a whole lot of success. If I turn off ACPI by upgrading Windows 2K as a "standard PC" then all I get is BSODs. I am now back to all devices using IRQ 11 and now I am...
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- Aug 29, 2001
- Replies: 8
- Forum: Computer Building
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All devices are sharing IRQ 11... please explain why

<P>Since they are both based on the same kernel I would assume ACPI handling is the same in both. I am going to do what theFAQ suggested and used the Standard PC/APM HAL with Windows 2000 but I am wondering what the drawbacks of doing this are?</P>
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- Post #5
- Aug 28, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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All devices are sharing IRQ 11... please explain why

Good answer! :o I think I found what I was looking for. Thanks!
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- Aug 28, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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All devices are sharing IRQ 11... please explain why

<P>I am having problems (like so many others) with my SoundBlaster Live! on my KG7-RAID motherboard. Before I begin, I am running Windows 2000 SP2 as my OS. I have updated everything possible from video drivers to VIA 4-in-1 (no AGP) and AMD AGP to BIOS. The sounds seems to be "dragging" a bit...
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- Aug 28, 2001
- Replies: 4
- Forum: Computer Building
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How many power leads in Enermax 431??

Well I can say this for sure... I can't hear it over the whine of my Delta CPU fan! :D Actually I think it is rather quiet and that is remarkable considering it has two fans spinning away on it.
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- Post #4
- Aug 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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How many power leads in Enermax 431??

I believe there are seven normal power leads and a few of the floppy type leads. The cords are really long though so if you have a small case then you might have trouble finding room for all the excess cable. It is wrapped nicely though. :)
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- Post #2
- Aug 10, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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RAID 0

Something else to think about also is that if one drive goes bad you loose what is on both. A lot of people with IBM drives have been complaining of drive failures. I see you have the 60GXP series so you should be alright though. Just back up important information.
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- Post #5
- Aug 8, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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which TV tuner?

<< ...I was considering getting one of these (or the WinTV-HD) since the digital screen shots definitly looked excellent. Guess that might not be such a great idea afterall. >> I am using the WinTV-HD right now and have run it with Windows 98SE, Windows ME and now Windows XP RC-2 just fine...
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- Post #13
- Aug 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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REQ: Educate me about 5-pin BNC Cables Please.

<< wow, i actually found where i bought my vga to bnc cable! >> Thanks! I was really searching and could not find a better price. I ended up going with the 10' cable with gold ends for around $14.95 or so. With only $5 shipping charges and no tax, that made this the cheapest one I could find...
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- Post #5
- Aug 3, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building
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REQ: Educate me about 5-pin BNC Cables Please.

I am looking to pick up a DB15 to 5-pin BNC cable for my Sony G500 monitor and I just realized I know almost nothing about them. I guess my questions are as follows: 1) Is there a noticable difference in quality? 2) What does ferrite do for the cable? (I have seen cables with and without it)...
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- Aug 3, 2001
- Replies: 7
- Forum: Computer Building
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Registered RAM for KG7-RAID... why?

Thanks Athlon4all... Very informative review on the motherboard. I am still glad I exchanged my RAM for registered though. It was the same price as what I paid for the unbuffered a week and a half ago so no extra charge anyway. How high do you expect I can push a 1.4 Ghz Athlon (266) to...
- BKnight
- Post #6
- Aug 2, 2001
- Forum: Computer Building

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