Hello! I have a problem with installing PCI sound card (chipset CMI 8738). My computer is Compaq Deskpro 2000 (Pentium MMX 200Mhz). I'm sure that the hardware isn't out of order. The computer does not detect the new device. Could anyone help me, please ? Marcin

My friend needs to upgrade his Presario 5221 memory. He already has 64MB in his computer. Is it possible to insert a 128 MB module without problems or should he use the remaining slots for 2 x 64MB modules? Thanks in advance. Frank

I acquired an old Presario 5184 recently. It had Win2000 installed on it. The OS has become corrupt and I'm trying to install Win98 on it, after repartitioning and reformatting the HD to get rid of all the old stuff. I'm seeing a couple of messages during boot-up that make me think there is...

Iv got no sound anymore i'v downloaded the latest drivers, and also checked my bios for failers, but i can not find the solutions. Does anyone has any idea what the problem could be Raymond

I am trying to install Windows 2000 on a 5716. The first thing I tried was booting from Windows 2000 install floppys. When I do this, I get a Disk I/O error. Then, I re-formated the drive, installed CD drivers, and ran the install off of the CD. After copying all of the files, It re-booted and then...

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Hi I recently acquired an old Compaq LTE 5300 133MHz Pentium Laptop and I want to replace the 16MB RAM expansion cards with 64MB expansion cards. The problem is that there are 2 very small screw at the ends where the RAM is held in the back of the case and I can't get them unscrewed with my...

Hi. Subject says it all....anyone else have one? What do you think of it? I added a second hard disk...replaced the HP DVD-writer with my Pioneer A06...replaced the CD reader with my Plextor CD-writer, added my Audigy 2 soundcard, and a Geforce 3 Ti200. I am disappointed that the 120 Gig drive is...

We have an Armada 7400 model 6300/T/6400/D/O/3....Our charger cannot charge the battery because the prongs IN the laptop go INTO the laptop...As if broken inside the casing....I've called the service center (CompUSA) and the guy told me I would have to buy a NEW motherboard....For some reason I'm...

After I upgrade from win98 to win xp the keyboard easy access don't run. Why ? I have a Presario7461. Thank you. Frank

Is it someone who now where to find a manual for PWA-SHELBY UIB1 MOTHERBOARD? Dont know witch Compaq modell the motherboard has being put in to. /Peder

I have a Compaq Presario 5000 and I added a DVD drive. I can't play a DVD because it says I need a DVD Decoder card. Can I use a PCI DVD Decoder Card? Ted

I recently purchased a Compaq Presario 2100 Laptop. The processor is an Athlon XP Mobile 2400+. I know the actual readout of Mhz is not going to be 2400 Mhz, but I know for sure that the 518 Mhz read out that I am getting is definatley wrong. I am not sure if the problem lies in the readout, or...

I got my new compaq 2190US laptop today and I'm loving it! I know I definately need for the ram to be 512 because the ati radeon 64 mb ddr sdram video card shares memory so I all I have is 192 mb to work with. Despite this the laptop is speedy and efficient. I've downloaded the hobbit demo and I'm...

I know the video is on the motherboard, but can I upgrade it by adding a PCI (or some other kind of) video card? --- Outgoing mail is certified Virus Free. Checked by AVG anti-virus system (http://www.grisoft.com). Version: 6.0.556 / Virus Database: 348 - Release Date: 12/26/2003

Hi, When I try to boot my Compaq 4840 I get the following "Fan Not Present - System Halted" How would I disable this check or bypass it? I have a fan that runs through the HDD power that connected to my massive heat shink. I am running a PII 266MHz. Thanks, Isaiah

Connection keeps failing or breaking down.This is a recent problem as previously everything was ok.Running Presario 12xl 403 on XP PRO.

Is there a better card I can get for this machine? The once that comes with it is fairly limited for games etc. and looks like a proprietary model so I'm not sure if another will work, seems to me I tried one once and got nothing on the display, so I'm reluctant to buy one in case it wont work. TIA

Hi everyone, I'm having several problems after adding ram to my PC, causing it to reboots or not boot at all. I run Win 98 on a Compaq Presario 5446. I've checked the manufacturer specifications and it says my PC can have a max of 256 mb RAM, to be divided as 2x128MB between the two DIMM...

I have a Compaq Presario 5030, in which I have installed Windows XP Pro. with no problems. What I am having a problem with is locating an update for the BIOS for this model. I've looked out on the HP website with no success. Could anyone please help me with this? Does anyone know where I might...