[SOLVED] Help, can't change boot order
I have a used mobo it seems ok but I get no response or beeps when I hit the keys to change up or down the selection list in bios. I have attempted it using both F2 and F12 on bootup. I get the right...
View ArticleFLASHROM BIOS image backup option?
In various threads, I've read how to use an Ubuntu live CD (or DOS floppy) to run flashrom and flash a new BIOS with bootblock data, but no-one mentions how to specify a destination path for a backup...
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Take advantage of the open window in the motherboard tray.
I put a fan on my case that is centered on the CPU on the backside of my Asus X99 Sabertooth and the results are awesome. Pics are of the before and after while playing The Witcher. Attached Thumbnails Â
View Articleusb 2.0 ports stopped working since upgrade
Hello, most of of usb ports stopped working on PC after upgrading gpu, psu and cpu fan. Any suggestions on how to troubleshoot problems? 2 of the USB are built into case and the other two are connected...
View ArticleAMD CPU based Rig
Hello, if I build an AMD CPU based rig, something like the AMD FX-9590 Eight-Core and obviously with compatible amd3+ motherboard. I also realise this is a hot topic and there are millions of posts on...
View ArticleTrying to build an old PC (Sorta)
Okay, I've had a few posts about this PC I got off craigslist for free, just trying to fix windows issues. (Still working some stuff out). Now, The motherboard is a Gigabyte GA-P35-DS3L. I am running...
View ArticleOld case, new mother board
I recently got my moms old desktop computer and replaced all the insides. new power supply, cpu, ram, added a gpu, and a new mother board. the mother board dosnt have a place to plug in the power buton...
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Please help! I don't know what to do!!!
[This will be lengthy] I'm a real tech scrub, this is my first time building a PC. (Note before I continue, my RAM and Hard Drive is in transit, hasn't been fitted yet) Everything has been connected up...
View Article[SOLVED] Bios upgrade stuck
I have just built a new PC with a Asus H97M Plus motherboard. I have installed Win 8.1 to an SSD drive and completed all the Windows Updates when I decided to do a bios and motherboard driver update. I...
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Bios problems I think
I have a HP pavilion a6400f, that I got from a relative a few years back. Never turned it on, Till a few days ago and I got what you see in the pic. i can't do anything The key board lights flash on,...
View ArticleNeed advice on hardware upgrade
Hi I have an old PC with Intel Core 2 DUO E4500 @ 2.20 GHz Processor, 1 GB RAM, 160 GB Hard disk running on Windows 7 Ultimate version. My PC gets hanged during my work quite often. Even browsing the...
View Articlemotherboard help please
hi all trying to find out how old a motherboard is can anyone please help ?? Asus p5kpl /1600 manufacturer date thank you all
View ArticleLooking for a quality water cooler
So with summer in full swing, I am beginning to notice how hot my computer makes the room. I would love a recommendation on a good water cooling system. Specs that I assume are important: cpu: i7-4790k...
View ArticlePLEASE HELP Can't seem to get visual on monitor from PC
So everything in my PC is set up correctly (been double checked etc, everything appears to work to the best of my knowledge). Spec is as follows: - ASRock Fatal1ty Z97x Killer mobo - 2x8GB Corsair...
View ArticleI turn on my HP laptop and get a black screen
I have had trouble with the laptop shutting off and then when I re-start it, it stayed on for about 3 seconds and shut down. So I thought there was a problem with the power cord or battery. I replaced...
View Articlecomputer heat
Hello everyone I have a problem in the rapid rise of computer heat and stops in a few minutes I worked on several computers that have the same specifications as my computer And the same problem...
View Articleforced restart at Verifying DMI pool data
My computer has begun crashing during the boot sequence lately. It gets to the "Verifying DMI pool data..." - "recovering DRAM size..." Then chokes and restarts up to 3-4 times at this same spot,...
View ArticleIntermittent beeping while playing games
Hi guys, I've been playing civilization 5 for the past week and I keep getting these strange beeps from, what I believe to be, my motherboard. They can last anywhere from a half second to 10 or so...
View ArticleCPU temp
Hi. so i played dragon age inquisition with high and low display settings, while monitoring cpu temp. i get 80~90 centigrade of temperature for 4 cores. here is the image of monitoring with hwmonitor...
View ArticleComputer powers on, wont followup
Hello guys, I recently got a new desktop pc from a friend of mine but it wont really start up. It turns on, reboots after 5 seconds and then stays on but wont send any signal to my screen. CD Player...
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