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FS: IBM (Lenovo) Thinkpad X40 LIKE-NEW PRISTINE CONDITION (+ no ...
I see that your motherboard failed so obviously you can't use that machine to copy any files as I suggested. However, after you install the new motherboard and assuming there *is* a need to undertake the Repair process, if you could install your HDD as a secondary drive (temporarily) in another machine before

Computer Failure
It's apparently tolerant of small changes, but if you put a new motherboard in your computer, it will think it's installed on a different computer and you have to contact Microsoft to get a new authorization. I expect that Microsoft won't go out of business during the life of the current operating system,

Tyan Corp, Great Customer care!!!
Make sure your motherboard and chipset supports a form of synchronous cache, of course, as it's a lot better than the old async stuff. If you're buying new memory, get 60ns or better EDO. EDO doesn't really help much, but it costs the same as FPM so it's a no-brainer. (70 ns memory does hurt, as you end up having

Celeron vs. PIII
If i shift over to Vista in the future, i will be allready set up with 4 GB. I do not think i will be getting into the 2 card buisness at all with SLI and crossfire. I have just FS2004 as the only program i "play with" (notice i did not say game :-) and if i kan get that going much more better on my new system

Upcoming & future Xbox 360 motherboard / chipset revisions are ...
That's because if you DO have a problem, you are likely to notice it almost immediately. For example, the last bad PC component I ran into on one of my own builds was a brand new motherboard that was defective. I had no problem exchanging it for a good one from the vendor who sold it to me. In general, if you get

CPU Upgrade Questions
Do you need a new slot configuration on the motherboard ? Is some peripheral chip missing from the motherboard (ie not enough SATA ports, no Firewire) ? Salivating is fine, if there is a reason for it. Perhaps if you tell us what hardware you're using with it, and what you hope to get from the new motherboard,

$200, what should I get?
If I get a P4 motherboard, will I simply be able to install my HD on it and boot up, or will I have to reformat the HD and reload everything. Things could get very messy. One question which needs to be answered before you start is: is your current mbrd BIOS recognized by Win98 as supporting ACPI? The new one will

PC freezing/dying, not sure if Mobo or HD or Graphics card
Like AGP, for the most part, the performance increases of SATA over PATA are negligble if any at all on a like for like basis. Why buy a new motherboard when your existing one would run the latest kit at full speed? Convince people the new port is faster than the old by only releasing new faster hardware on the

An example of why Linux is not ready for Joe User.
R. McCarty PcEngWork-NoSp...@mindspring.com microsoft public windowsxp general microsoft public windowsxp configuration_manage comp sys ibm pc hardware storage How many SATA channels does your motherboard provide ? To add a new drive is basically just install the drive and connect it to a SATA connector. I'd get a

XP Home OEM activate problem after hw replacement
I also have the computer backed up on my Windows Home Server system so I'm not certain what will happen if I try to do a restore using the WHS "recovery" Jim wrote: The motherboard & processor failed on one of my XP Pro computers. When I install a new MB (different brand), will my system boot or will I have to

P5N-E board doesn't load.
I think many of us will relate to his problems to this even if our video cards are different. Subject: KT7A (video card) boot problems (long -but interesting- post) OK, .... Get a new motherboard: I just got a new motherboard. I want to make this one work All the review sites seem to think it's a good piece of kit.

why only 1 IDE on new motherboards?
I figure that if I can run Unreal now I should be alright for any 3D effects that will be coming out in non-shooter type games, at least for the next year or so. Not really, unless you can't upgrade your CPU. If you can't upgrade your CPU, I'm sorry to say, but you're going to need to get a new motherboard,

Maybe this has been asked before but
At any rate, the motherboard arrived dead. There was no way to get any video card, with no other card in the system to work on on arrival here at all. from the I/O stream if the CD-ROM is scanned during action even if it does get booted from this new Gigabyte mother board... possible all ACPI such boards.

hard drive installation trouble
Jim Behning SBS MVP jimbehn...@doesthisblockpork.mindspring.com microsoft public windows server sbs I tried the 12.4 recently on a new motherboard with no If I go to MS, I get at least a dozen entries (both proxy and firewall). If you have the standard rules, the "SBS Protected Networks Access Rule" should have

Options when replacing a motherboard
Put new motherboard in * On boot up it will try to re-install all devices, let it. If it asks for disk/CDs, cancel. * On completion of redetect, go into Device Manager and Always say "No" to any reboot question if you get some, till you complete the deletion of all devices. * Have your drivers ready. * Reboot.

Overcolcking Packard Bell 5067 with AthlonXP 1900+
DETAILED SPECS + EXTENSIVE LITERATURE/DOCS are at IBM and/or Lenovo websites (new name for IBM's laptop division) - no space on Ebay/Newsgroups to copy entire contents, it’sa business-class laptop with a very extensive & well-respected support from IBM; also can always email me if get lost at IBM/Lenovo websites

FS: CHANGED IBM (Lenovo) Thinkpad X40 NEAR-NEW PRISTINE ...
If this is the case, I'll bite the bullet and get a new motherboard. It's just that that scenario doesn't seem as likely as having messed up the BIOS settings. I'm reluctant to get a new AMIBIOS as all its other settings seem to work fine. Plus, its from 1994 and I'm having a very difficult time getting the correct

Video Boot Problems with VooDoo 5500 & KT7
Richy Normally, and assuming a retail license (many factory-installed OEM installations are BIOS-locked to a specific motherboard chipset and therefore are (If you don't like -- or get -- the rug analogy, think of it as picking up a Cape Cod style home and then setting it down onto a Ranch style foundation.

The New Motherboard Adventure
Hey if u can get with me some how. I just built my PC 2 weeks ago from scratch. It's a P3 933 but overclocking it to a 1 GHz. and works to. Really everything on the motherboard I hope they also gave ua Driver CD for your new motherboard? u should have NP if you have that. Switch the hard drives over plug it in.

Computer Specs
While seemingly not cost effective (that is you can get a new motherboard or nearly such for the 70 dollar price), it is actually very cost effective. You don't need to buy new ram, new case, no time devoted to new board and it problems (if your time is worth money that is), or immediately replace ISA cards because