We have a used HP Compaq d330 ST with no warranty that appears to have never been used. However, they wiped the hard drive clean and there is no software that came with it. It looks like it's in the same shape it was in when sold, no hardware added or removed. I put on Windows 2000 Pro. ...

In the past, usually someone helped me get home built PCs. That is, parts were all ordered, such as the casing, drives, motherboard, RAM, etc., and put together. Is it much cheaper that way? What are the advantages and disadvantages? Any problems with those...

We have a used computer with a PCI card that provides an "inverse parallel port" with a male end. What is it, and did the previous owner install it, or did it come with the machine? In the device manager, PCI Multiport Serial Controller, is in yellow with the question mark. XP Pro didn't seem to...

Hi there! I'm trying to add USB WiFi module instead of original W200 multiport module. I bought WiFi with ZD1211B chipset. It's working great when plugged to the normal USB 2.0 port on the side of laptop. When attached to multiport connector, windows reports unknown device :( So, I decided to...

I'm in the market for a new notebook and the Presario 2568AP would suit my purposes (I think)... I need the parallel port to be able to be set in BIOS to fully EPP Compliant to run some sound recording hardware (Soundscape) but no one (not even compaq/HP) seem to be able to tell me if it can! ...

Ever since I installed WINXP on my EVO D510CMT I can no longer get into the BIOS. Pressing F10 when the Compaq splash screen and prompts appear doesn't do anything anymore. Then, Windows kicks in as normal. I've tried various things - even disconnecting the hard drive to prevent an OS starting -...

dear cpq gurus, i installed a nvidia vga card to an 'old' deskpro ex 1.0 ghz. after the first reboot i got: 162 system options not set. i changed the battery and still have this message. what should i do next. upgrade the bios ??? thanx alot tim

dear compaq gurus i installed a new nvidia vga card in a deskop 1000 mhz (w2k). now on every reboot i receive a messege: 162 system options not set. even if i confirm this message with f1 the message is still here after the next reboot. i then entered the bios and saved the altered configuration....

I have an old Compaq Armada 4131T. When installing Win98 or W2K, the keyboard works fine. But when the installation is complete, several keys don't work, anymore, including CTXYZ,. and the Enter key. Anyone know why this might be and how to fix it? I'm using the default (US) keyboard that...

ok i just got a p3 1000 deskpro en 256mb ram ive installed an older harddrive (maxtor 40gig) win98se on board sound, lan, video everything is fine for about 2 minutes work time then i get a insufficient memory error ive downloaded the lan driver but it says it isnt the right one. tried several in...

Hello, If anyone can point me towards a way to run some kind of DOS drivers for my soundcard (I have just the on-board card which came with the Presario 5360). I have tried using generic Soundblaster drivers, but it says it cannot find the soundcard. I assume it is an ESS Solo 1938 like the...

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How do I get into the BIOS of a Compaq Presario 5020?

How do we determine the multiplier? I have installed an AMD K6- 300 MHz from a 2256 presario into a 5304 presario- 133 MHz. When I go to turn the computer on - nothing happens, just a blank screen, except for a blinking cursor. I've located most of the infor- mation but unsure about two things. ...

Does anyone have an idea what could cause a compaq presario 730us to hang up on the restart process everytime? I can go to the shutdown process and it will shut down properly and when I turn it on it will boot up just fine. It only happens when I hit restart. I am very preplexed with this...

I recently upgraded my desktop to a compaq 6710b notebook, have had it for no more than a week (if I'm lucky) and have been experiencing what sounds like a fairly major problem with it. I wanted to see if anyone else has experienced or heard of the same problem..... It first looked to be a...

Hi, I have a 7EL193 Compaq Presario, I have the CD Recovery and the Compaq companion CD but I miss the QuickRestore CD or diskette to run the CD Recovery. Can somebody zip me the diskette or indicate the manual procedure to reinstall from scratch this computer? I am absolutely hopeless as I...

Hello! Is it possible to upgrade a Compaq Deskpro EN 6266 (System Board Nr. 178919-001 actually with a Pentium II 266 MHz) with a Pentium III CPU? It's a Slot 1 System with 440BX Chipset and Bus Frequencies 66/100MHz. Thanx! Thomas

Hi, I have a new LG.LP150E01 (A2M2) 15 Inch Screen but it doesn't work, I have test it with several Inverter's but no Chance. Monitor external is running great. So I am not sure if it is any wrong with the mainboard. Maybe any person knows which LCD-Display manufactor is serial in the EVO N1020V.

I am shortly going to need to replace a Dell laptop and am thinking of the Compq nc8230. It is one of the business line laptops. I have grown disappointed with Dell service, but haven't used a Compaq for about five years and wondered if their has also declined badly. Any comments on the nc8230...