System: Compaq Presario 7000Z 7PLM11 Problem: Original HD failed. Guy ordered a new one from Compaq and they sent one the same size (different brand, no "system save" partition) Install drive, recognized Insert QuickRestore and boot. QuickRestore starts then immediately displays "run-time error...

We are using a Compaq Array Controller 431 on a Proliant ML370. We have a set of 3 disks (Single Raid 5 Array) which is set to Logical Drive 2. A previous Array existed in the past which contained Logical Drive 1 but that was removed some time ago. We need to add another set of disks for a new...

Hello, Does anyone have a manual in PDF for the Armada 7700 series for me? Please mail me if you have, I'll give you a better emailadres, I don't know if you can mail it to a hotmail-adres If you replay: watch the spamtrap! Thanks in advance Frans

I just bought a used 7800. I have 2 questions: 1.There are 2 volume control keys above the power switch on the chassis. How are they controlled? Is it software? I cannot find software on the HP/Compaq site that controls them, and they do not appear to adjust the volume. 2. It has an internal...

I have a Compaq 1540DM and really don't have any problems with it but am curious about something. I read that the charge in the battery should be depleted every so often to maximize the battery life and its ability to power the laptop for as long as possible between charges. My question is this: ...

Hi all, I wanted to install a new hhd in the 5000US, replacing the old 30G hhd. The new drive has already been partitioned into C and D with Win98. (This might be cause of the problem) I have an old copy of Drive Image, so I cloned old C on to the new C, and the old D on to the new D. The new...

"dmo" schrieb im Newsbeitrag ... I've been having problems trying to get my Compaq Evo 1015v to work with Wireless-G PCMCIA network cards - I've already tried and failed with Linksys and Netgear flavours. Then I...

Hi. My computer is a Compaq Presario 2230 and I am having some difficulties which I hope some of you guys can solve for me as I have run out of ideas. I have had to update to update to Win98 after my PC crashed. Everything is working fine except two things: 1. Screen resolution is limited to...

Helpful Links: For drivers, software, manuals/docs http://h18007.www1.hp.com/support/files/ For Compaq spare parts http://sparesstore.compaq.com/sparesstore/default.asp? For the Presario Customer Communities (Forums) http://communities.compaq.com/servlet/ProcessRequest?RHIVEID=121&RPAGEID=0

hi, i`ve got a compaq armada e500 and want to add a cd burner. 1) should I try to replace the existing cd device on the e500 with a cdrw, and if so, where to get the cdrw and will it be hideously expensive. 2) should I get an external drive instead. If so, recommended drives to buy. I`m looking...

Very disappointed in Compaqs Presario 2110 (US). Is it me or is this perhaps the most problematic laptop ever released by Compaq? Some problems we have had with this notebook a Bios can't be upgraded because unit is shipped with no floppy bay, mouse is erratic, battery won't hold a charge,...

Hello All, I am hoping that someone out there has experienced the following problem. I maintain a handfull of Compaq Presario 4540's at my place of employment. I've had 2 of them completely crap out on me in the same way. They will not boot at all, even to a floppy. Additionally, you cannot access...

Hello, I have following problem with Compaq PW 5000. I have original 64 DIMM module, this is OK. Just now I bought two additional dimms each 128MB. And the problem is: One module 128 and one 64 module = 192MB ram is ok. But two 128mb is wrong - computer stop after "Processor Inicialization 0" and...

Hi- I've got an M300 with (I think) a dodgy battery. The guage on it says full, the battery software says full but unplug the mains and the machine dies unceremoniously. Testing the 8 connector rings on the (4 cell) battery, I can't get more than 2.5V across any two, so I think the battery's dead,...

My friend and I recently gutted an old dead Proliant server (something with a P133 in it) We each took parts to add on to our existing computers. One of the parts I took was the 5 disk-hotpluggable drive cage, and 5 drives. I hooked up a power supply to the cage (standard molex connectors)...

I have a Compaq 1800XL1 with two partitions; Local Disk (C:) and System Save (D:). The D: partition takes up about 2.3G of HD space. Can I safely delete the D: partition and thus free up more HD space?

Hi, I would like to upgrade the CPU on my 5868, Anyone know (or point me to where can I find out) what it can support in a faster processor....... Also anyone nyone have any experiences or advice they would like to share Mr D

I have a new Compaq Presario S4020WM with Windows XP Home and a recovery partitiion (d:) on the hard drive. Attempts to access anything on the recovery partition have been unsuccessful. Using Windows Explorer, if I click the d:drive in the lefthand pane, it lists the files/folders OK in...

I have a 1598DT Anybody have any experience in upgrading processor and motherboard ?? Just a thought ! TIA Chris

i am sure some kind soul can assist me. i installed an additional hard drive in my 7118us. i have already formatted to old drive as well. i have now decided that i want to restore the computer to its original state. i have a restore cd but in doing some research i think i may need a recovery cd...