Posting to c.o.l.s because machine runs only Linux, to a.s.p.c because it's clearly a Compaq firmware issue, and to c.o.l.h because the firmware might as well be hardware, since I don't (yet) know how to change it. This problem is not for the faint of heart. I have read the manuals on the...

I have a Compaq Presario 6410NX. I just got a new ProView 19" Monitor for it that requires me to set the resolution to 1440 x 900. The video card in the computer doesn't offer that setting. Is there a way around this without getting a new video card?

Hi, my Armada M700 stopped working. I shut it down and when i tried to restart a few days later it was dead. When I restart, only the Battery-LED is flashing 8 times. Nothing else happens. I tried to start only on battery and even without battery but the effect is always the same. Any...

Need Compaq Presario 6350US Recovery disks. TIA

A few weeks ago I gave some friends a 4 yr old Presario and hooked it up for them with a Sony monitor. They had gotten on line and were using it successfully for a couple of weeks when their power went out. When the power came back on the computer showed a black screen. Nothing was...

The other day my Compaq Presario 2195us did not wanted to charge the battery or operate plugged in. It started when sometimes, while plugged, it will suddenly go in battery, after some movement of the plug, it again charged. But one time suddenly, it just stopped charging, and it wouldn't operate...

I was given this compaq pesario 7585 so of course there is no restore CD and I do have my orig win98 CD with product ID number just in case I have to reformat the HD, etc. can I delete all the compaq stuff in D? 985 megs is a lot of space to be wasted on a 10gig drive.

I am having a boot problem with an old Armada 7800: 1. When I boot, I get the following message: "Non-System disk or disk error. Replace and strike any key when ready." If I just hit the Enter key, the system boots normally. But, I can only boot from the hard drive. I cannot...

Did a fresh install of Windows XP Pro on Compaq Evo Deskpro Convertible Mini Tower 510. I installed the Chipset driver Ver 5.1.0.1008 from Compaq's website, but still have 2 yellow exclamation points - 1 for USB Controller, and 1 for USB Device. Anyone know how to get the proper drivers or fix...

Does anybody know where I can find a Restore CD for my Compaq Armada 1540DM Laptop?? Any help would be great! Thanks, Mitch~

I want to install more memorey and a CD burner but much to my suprise there are 6 rivits on the bottom of the case! Do I have to drill out the rivits to get the case off? Is the Celeron 366mhz? It's from 1999 with WIN98-SE. Thanks for any info.

My computer is only recognizing 1 of 2 512MB Kingston. I have updated the BIOS as suggested by HP, but no difference. Any ideas how I can get the other half to work? Thanks, Ken

Some time ago I posted a question on the feasibilty of getting the QuickRestore disk for this 7-year old Compaq 5460. It came installed with Windows 98, 96 RAM memory, 8 gig hard drive, & I forget what processor(Pentium II or equivalent?). Turned out I could no longer order a QuickRestore disk...

hi.. how to clear bad crc error (eror code 622) use parerlel port.. please help me

These are on sale for a pretty good price and would like an opinion. Is it worth it or should I wait for a Dell to go on sale. BTW I need one pretty quick as my desktop has gone TU. Thanks Dave

I had used the screen saver function and then noticed it turning the machine off when unattended for several hours. I took off the screen saver (I was only using the screen saver for about 24 hours, it was a recent decision to use it). I was able to turn it back on the first time after pressing...

I'm trying to replace the HDD in a Presario 2715US notebook: with the new drive installed, how the hell do you boot to BIOS and format the drive? From factory Compaq put BIOS in the boot sector of the factory HD, which of course if not present prevents you from booting from floppy, CD, etc. I've...

Looking for help - my Compaq armada e500 currently has 256MB memory but I want to upgrade to 512MB. How do I install? Advice on how to do this would be appreciated! -- Cal2006

Hi I have an old 4400US with a celeron 1.3; I had previously upgraded it to 512mb RAM & a 250 GB hdd & I was wondering what would be the best option if I want to upgrade the processor as frugaly as possible. I recently saw a combo deal at newegg for a AMD Athlon 64 FX-55 San Diego 2.6GHz Socket...

Hello if somebody can help me I do not have PENTIUM IV COMPAQ PRESARIO the problem is that when treatment to install Windows XP the machine is reinitiated to me not it can I install normal the Windows 98 and when treatment to install programs a little heavy is reinitiated the characteristics again...