New Comp

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

ok so the retard reapears

first off all i brought a new comp :D

I Installed windows XP on this comp :D

I ran the motherboard disc and it successfully installed 2/4 items :S

I then tried to connect my internet connection back up, it is connect via USB but the ethernet connection would not work, can anyone help me here

I also wish to DL a free Anti Virus but works aswell as a brought one

along with a torrent program, eg: Vuze, Utorrent, BitComet (which is the best)

This will be all for now...

Ill post specs of the com tomoz incase it helps with anything, must run for now, been talking to my ISP provider for Hrs trying to get connected via ethernet but there as retarded as me and kept going in circles doing things i had told them i already done...

CJ

*EDIT*
i also cant log into the basic windows messenger as it says my version of XP is to old but its the same one i was using on my other computer yesty... goodnight

[Jacx]

ok so the retard reapears

first off all i brought a new comp :D

Specs please

I Installed windows XP on this comp :D

What service pack are u on?

I ran the motherboard disc and it successfully installed 2/4 items :S

What did it say about the other 2 items and what were they?

I then tried to connect my internet connection back up, it is connect via USB but the ethernet connection would not work, can anyone help me here

see below.

I also wish to DL a free Anti Virus but works aswell as a brought one

Loads posted in this section, see RD and dymond suggestions.

along with a torrent program, eg: Vuze, Utorrent, BitComet (which is the best)

again threads a plenty for this

This will be all for now...

Ill post specs of the com tomoz incase it helps with anything, must run for now, been talking to my ISP provider for Hrs trying to get connected via ethernet but there as retarded as me and kept going in circles doing things i had told them i already done...

CJ

*EDIT*
i also cant log into the basic windows messenger as it says my version of XP is to old but its the same one i was using on my other computer yesty... goodnight


In regards to the above.

GOTO

Start
Control panal
System
Hardware Tab
Device Manager

Are there any devices with yellow or red markers and what are they?

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

under other devices there is

unknown devices
Video controller

will post the rest tonight must go to work now

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

ok here we go...

Specs
AMD Athlon(tm) 64 X2 Dual Core processor 6000+ 3.10 GHz
3.00 GB RAM <<< the specs i was told when buying this comp was 4 GB RAM, could i have done something wrong in Install??
500GB Hard Drive

anything other specs you bunch need

Windows
XP, Home Edition
Version 2002
Service pack 2 <<< auto update, fixed MSN problem...

Anti Virus
Avira/ Zonealarm/ ATF Cleaner/ Malwarebytes

Found these in a thread of RD...

Also, i cant install Zonealarm on Service pack 1 apparently <<< service pack update will more than likly fix this aswell, ill try again :D

and lets just forget everything else for now

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

AMD Cool'n'Quiet Driver did not install off the ASUS motherboard disc either did the Norton Internet Security 2008

Realtek Audio Driver did and NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver did aswell

[hoos]

The RAM is limited to 3GB on XP. It only shows that and I don't believe you can get it to show more. 64bit-Vista does show and use 4 GB of RAM. It also does something else cool like only use as much RAM as it needs. Someone else can give you details on it. All I'm trying to say is that you didn't do anything wrong with that.

[Jacx]

actually thats both right and wrong...a simple bios upgrade might fix that issue.

Cj u need to run Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html) and pm me the results so i can do a quick check on that!

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

thankz Jacx/ Hoos

Jacx im not sure how much info you actually needed from that site so you got it all... :D


*EDIT*

Huge thankz to everyone who has ever posted in the techie section, big thankz to RD, Dymond, Zeus (Helpful inputs in most threads)

today seen me go from XP service pack 2-3 (TCA i believe)
Fire Fox speed improved (Zeus)
uTorrent selected (General agreement) 150+ kB/s speeds, Out of the world for me
Port Forwarded (cant remember... But i done it correctly :D )

im sure there is stuff im missing also, i should read in here more often rather than popping in and out with problems all the time

THANKYOU ODDTHOUGHT TECHIES

[Smash Bros]

i use utorrent and havent had a problem with it yet. make sure to use the stable version though.

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

Hmmm i dont know what one i have and cant seem to find anything other than the version number

µTorrent
Version: 1.8.1.12639

[Smash Bros]

that sounds about right lol

[hoos]

actually thats both right and wrong...a simple bios upgrade might fix that issue.

Cj u need to run Belarc Advisor - Free Personal PC Audit (http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html) and pm me the results so i can do a quick check on that!


Care to elaborate? I just can't remember exactly what I was told.

[Jacx]

Care to elaborate? I just can't remember exactly what I was told.


Ok well think of it this way, a motherboard is made and sold, new hardware comes out and is not fully compatible.

A bios upgrade might allow that non compatibility to now work.

now his details are as follows.

M2N68-AM Rev X.0x

the problem here is the Rev number is missing...so CJ can you let me know what it actually is? If you need me to tell you how to check that let me know.

SO going here: ASUSTeK Computer Inc. (http://www.asus.com/products.aspx?l1=3&l2=149&l3=642&l4=0&model=2474&modelmenu=1)

clicking download on the left.

and then selecting the xp version and so on u see the avalible bios upgrades and what they do.

http://support.asus.com/images/asus_download_arrow002.gif Version 0313
http://support.asus.com/images/asus_download_arrow002.gif Description M2N68-AM BIOS 0313.
First release.

Version 0317 http://support.asus.com/images/asus_download_arrow002.gif Description M2N68-AM BIOS 0317
1. Add C1E support.
2. Fix the system may halt and give warning beeps when no VGA card is installed.

Version 0319 http://support.asus.com/images/asus_download_arrow002.gif Description M2N68-AM BIOS version 0319.
1. Fix SLP1.0 function fail.
2. Fix there is not ECC information at POST while use AM2 Plus CPU and ECC memory on DIMM channel B.
3. Fix system with AM2 CPU might halt upon resuming from S3 status.

now u see on version 0319 fix number 2 is in relation to ram not showing right, and thus might fix his error with the ram.

[Jacx]

under other devices there is

unknown devices
Video controller

will post the rest tonight must go to work now


I know you have done some windows updates and this problem might be fixed but check something for me.

Goto windows update, do not click Express, click custom!

Let it check for updates.

On the left where it says select by type, check the hardware tab and see if anything is avalible!

Also on the ASUSTeK site ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Support- (http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=M2N68-AM)

there is a http://support.asus.com/images/asus_download_arrow002.gif Version 67.8.0.0

http://support.asus.com/images/asus_download_arrow002.gif Description NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver V67.8.0.0 for Windows XP/XP 64bit/Vista 32bit/Vista 64bit.

that might resolve this issue.

[Jacx]

and yes i know im triple posting but a word of caution from the wise.

DO NOT EVER UPDATE YOUR BIOS UNLESS ITS REQUIRED>>>>>EVER!

[hoos]

man I should ban you... but ok. I just remember having a friend at work explain to me that XP couldn't run more than 3GB of RAM and that was just overall. Didn't know it was related to the MoBo and BIOS.

[Jacx]

man I should ban you... but ok. I just remember having a friend at work explain to me that XP couldn't run more than 3GB of RAM and that was just overall. Didn't know it was related to the MoBo and BIOS.

Ok yes you are actually right....i forget there is a number of issues here.


RAM, Virtual Memory, Pagefile and all that stuff (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555223)


Here's a list of how much RAM the various Windows versions and editions support (as of Nov 2004):

Windows NT 4.0: 4 GB
Windows 2000 Professional: 4 GB
Windows 2000 Standard Server: 4 GB
Windows 2000 Advanced Server: 8GB
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server: 32GB
Windows XP Home Edition: 3.2GB
Windows XP Professional: 4 GB
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition: 2 GB
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition: 4 GB
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition: 32 GB
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition: 64 GB
Windows XP 64 bit supports upto 128 GB ram


Because i got 64 bit i forget this stuff eek.

Basically yeh, if its home edition which CJ is actually running then yes he is limited to 3.2GB.

Lesson of the day, make sure your new pc is 64 bit standard and your copy of windows is pro and 64bit standard.

[Smash Bros]

it might not be able to run it but it should still show that there is the 4gig installed.

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

Ok yes you are actually right....i forget there is a number of issues here.


RAM, Virtual Memory, Pagefile and all that stuff (http://support.microsoft.com/default.aspx?scid=kb;en-us;555223)


Here's a list of how much RAM the various Windows versions and editions support (as of Nov 2004):

Windows NT 4.0: 4 GB
Windows 2000 Professional: 4 GB
Windows 2000 Standard Server: 4 GB
Windows 2000 Advanced Server: 8GB
Windows 2000 Datacenter Server: 32GB
Windows XP Home Edition: 3.2GB
Windows XP Professional: 4 GB
Windows Server 2003 Web Edition: 2 GB
Windows Server 2003 Standard Edition: 4 GB
Windows Server 2003 Enterprise Edition: 32 GB
Windows Server 2003 Datacenter Edition: 64 GB
Windows XP 64 bit supports upto 128 GB ram


Because i got 64 bit i forget this stuff eek.

Basically yeh, if its home edition which CJ is actually running then yes he is limited to 3.2GB.

Lesson of the day, make sure your new pc is 64 bit standard and your copy of windows is pro and 64bit standard.


Its just when i brought the com it was without an operating system and i already had a XP disc so i didnt see the need in buying a new operating system

thankz for all the help...

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

I know you have done some windows updates and this problem might be fixed but check something for me.

Goto windows update, do not click Express, click custom!

Let it check for updates.

On the left where it says select by type, check the hardware tab and see if anything is avalible!

Also on the ASUSTeK site ASUSTeK Computer Inc.-Support- (http://support.asus.com/download/download.aspx?SLanguage=en-us&model=M2N68-AM)

there is a http://support.asus.com/images/asus_download_arrow002.gif Version 67.8.0.0

http://support.asus.com/images/asus_download_arrow002.gif Description NVIDIA nForce Chipset Driver V67.8.0.0 for Windows XP/XP 64bit/Vista 32bit/Vista 64bit.

that might resolve this issue.

Optional hardware updates
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NVIDIA NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT



NVIDIA driver update for NVIDIA GeForce 9400 GT

[Jacx]

install them and then check ur devices again like before in this thread to see if there is any yellow markers.

From there u should be gold to go!

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

Video controller has still got a yellow question mark, but thankz anyway

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

Ok so the comp seems to be running fine for now, so i just brought a 22" LCD screen for it and the picture quality just isnt as great as i would expect...

Also when scrolling the display seems to roll like a wave sort of thing...

Monitor Spec's- Asus

TFT-LCD Panel

Panel Size: 22.0" Wide Screen
True Resolution: WSXGA+ 1680x1050
Pixel Pitch: 0.282mm
Brightness (Max.): 300cd/㎡
Contrast Ratio (Max.): 5000:1(ASCR)
Viewing Angle (CR?10): 170°(H)/160°(V)
Display Colors: 16.7M
Response Time: 2ms(Gray to Gray)
Video Features

Trace Free Technology
SPLENDID Video Intelligence Technology
SPLENDID Video Preset Modes (5 modes)
Skin-Tone Selection (3 mode)
HDCP support
Color Temperature Selection(5 modes)
Audio Features

Stereo Speaker (built-in):1W x 2 stereo, RMS
Convenient Hotkey

SPLENDID™ Video Preset Mode Selection
Auto. Adjustment
Brightness Adjustment
Volume Adjustment
Input / Output

PC Input: DVI-D & D-Sub
PC Audio Input: 3.5mm Mini-jack
Signal Frequency

Analog Signal Frequency: 30~82KHz(H) / 56~76Hz(V)
Digital Signal Frequency: 30~82KHz(H) / 56~76Hz(V)
Power Consumption

Power ON: <55W
Power Saving Mode: <2W
Mechanical Design

Chassis Colors: Black
Tilt: +20° ~ -5°
VESA Wall Mounting: 100 x 100mm
Security

Kensington lock
Dimension (WxHxD mm)

Phys. Dimension (WxHxD): 512 x 405 x 210mm
Box Dimension (WxHxD): 590 x 454 x 140mm
Weight

Net Weight (Esti.): 5.1kg
Gross Weight (Esti.): 7.1kg
Accessory

VGA cable, DVI cable , audio cable, power cord, quick start guide, warranty card
Regulation Approval

Energy Star®, TCO03, CB, CE, FCC, CCC, CSA, VCCI, PSB, BSMI, Gost-R, RoHS, C-Tick, RoHS, WEEE, WHQL

any help would be appreciated, CJ

[Jacx]

well ur video controller is not right as we established, so thats probably the issue.

Im gonna be a pain, send me that belaric result again....run the program again thought because you have done stuff since the last time.

Also send this time to jacx77@gmail.com thanks.

[CRAZY JAMAICAN]

lol, that makes perfect sense to even me... will send it to you soon :D