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How do I Troubleshoot ECS G31T-M Motherboard Problems?
The ECS G31T-M motherboard supports a 1333MHz FSB (Front Side Bus) and Intel Core 2 Duo/Intel Core 2 Quad processors. The G31T-M includes a PCI Express x16 slot for high-powered graphics cards and can process up to 12.8 gigabytes of memory. The motherboard recognizes Serial ATA 2.0 and has integrate
How to Determine a Bluetooth Stack
Your Bluetooth stack helps control your Bluetooth devices. If you have a Bluetooth adapter on your computer, either built in or as a dongle, then the device will install drivers which includes your Bluetooth stack. As with all devices on a Windows operating system, Windows lists the device in the De
How to Enable Radio on a Dell Latitude D820 Laptop
The wireless card in your Dell Latitude D820 laptop not only allows you to connect to the Internet wirelessly, but also allows you to use other wireless features. One such feature is the ability to listen to the radio while on your computer. This feature can be enabled or disabled right from your co
How to Take a Dell 5100 Apart
Whether you intend to repair or upgrade it, you sometimes need to get really personal with your laptop. This means taking it apart. The Inspiron 5100 was one of the best-selling Dell models of the early 2000s. It has also had its fair share of complaints, including a poor heat-transfer design that r
How Do I Get the Pictures From My SD Card to Upload Into My Computer?
Devices such as digital cameras typically have the ability save pictures to their internal memory unit. Some devices support the use of SD cards to expand the hardware's total memory capacity. You can store your saved images on your computer's hard drive. If the device does not possess a standard c
How to Copy Tracks From a Library Without an iPod
IPods are commonly used not just to play music but to transport it, too, serving as miniature, portable music libraries. If you don't have access to an iPod, however, you might need to resort to other means to transfer music tracks between machines. The easiest ways of moving music tracks without an
How to Install a Different Power Switch on a Motherboard
While convention dictates that you normally connect the power switch in your computer case to your motherboard, there is nothing actually preventing you from utilizing an external power switch for your computer. Accomplish the connection of a different power switch by disconnecting the case power sw
Dell Studio XPS13 Laptop
The Dell Studio XPS 13 laptop is one of the finest that Dell has managed to get into the markets. Much to the consumers delight this laptop is built with top of the line features ...
Setting Up a Web Server
If you're interested to set up a web server to host your personal website or even share your music online, it's possible to set up a web server using your home PC. While setting up a web server can be challenging, it is possible as long as you know what you're doing.
How to Remove Windows 2000 Server
If you have a PC computer that is running the Windows 2000 Server operating system and you wish to upgrade it to either Windows XP or Windows 2003 Server, you should first remove the Windows 2000 Server data on the computer's hard drive. Using a Windows installation CD, you can format the system's h
Resolving Hard Drive Hardware Problems
Hardware problems show up at two different times in the hard drive's life cycle. You will often see hard drive errors after initially adding a new drive. Problems at this stage are usually caused by incorrect cabling or jumper selections. The first thing to do is to review your installation ste
How to Use Computer Applications
Any software that you use on your computer is a computer application. This includes word processing, spreadsheet, Internet browsing, anti-virus and email software. Many computers come with some of this software.
Wireless Network Router Problems
A wireless router is a networking device that allows users to access shared resources, including printers, file servers and Internet connectivity wirelessly. Even though most of today's routers are fairly intuitive, there are often problems that require some expertise to solve.
How to Access a Hidden Partition on an IBM 8305 Desktop Computer
The hidden partition on the hard drive of an IBM 8305 desktop computer stores the unit's recovery files. If you ever need to restore your computer to factory settings, you use the contents of this partition. The partition will be displayed as an individual drive icon in the "Computer" folder on your
How to Make a CD of Your Music With a Virtual CD Drive
A virtual CD drive basically emulates the functions of a hardware CD drive, but is stored on your computer as a file. You can also embed an ISO image or icon of a virtual CD drive on your desktop for easy access, much like a program alias icon. With a virtual CD drive, you can create play lists of y
How do I Connect an Encore Electronics 7.1 PCI Sound Card?
Encore Electronic's 7.1 Channel sound cards allow your computer to play 7.1 channel surround sound on eight speakers. Basic computer sound cards and integrated onboard sound controllers are designed for stereo sound and many common audio sources are designed for stereo playback. Even though the Enco
Hardware Products to Enhance Aircraft Experience - Flight Sim Yoke USB
Have you ever thought of going beyond what is usual when it comes to playing aircraft games. If you have been an aircraft enthusiast for a long period of time, you might want to consider getting more enhancement products such as a flight sim yoke USB.
My Toshiba Laptop Won't Start
You've turned on your Toshiba laptop and received no response from your computer. You know the sinking feeling that accompanies the realization that much valuable information may be gone for good. Before you assume that all is lost, try some troubleshooting to see whether you might be able to coax y
What Is Microsoft SQL Server 2000?
SQL Server 2000 provides small or large businesses with database services. Database administrators use SQL Server to store data in tables. Web and desktop developers use the SQL Server 2000 services to retrieve, edit and add data in the applications. SQL Server 2000 is an older database solution, bu
The Benefits of a PC on a Domain Controller
A domain controller's primary function is to control access to the network. A workstation or PC on the domain must communicate with the domain controller to gain access to the network. Without a domain controller, the network is not a domain but simply a workgroup.