How
to change drives on an IBM ThinkPad 760, 765 laptop.
How
to install internal IDE devices (CDRW, CD-ROM, DVD, etc.)
Motherboard
Manufacturers
FAQ
Issue:
Is your CD Writer (CDRW) incompatible with Adaptec CD Creator 4.0?
Anwser:
Try updating the software to the latest verison 4.05 Please note
that if you are running a verison 4.01 you will need to upgrade to verison
4.02 first then download and install the 4.05 update.
Issue:
After upgrading/setting up a new barebone system. I have conflicts
with device drivers in my operating system.
Anwser:
Avoid moving your hard drive from your old system to the new one, because
hardware/resource differences can cause device conflicts. If you
move a hard drive with a operating system (i.e. Windows 9x) or replace
the motherboard, you may need to reload the operating system to ensure
that the system will operate normally with no conflicts.
Issue:
After installing the USB suppliment on the Windows 95 (OSR2) Disk and
installing the USB drivers, you receive this message "Windows couldn't
find the drivers for the following UHCD.SYS, USBD.SYS, and/or USBHUB.SYS".
Anwser:
Browse for the drivers and select the "system" directory will
is usally installed on "C:\windows\system". The system
should be able to locate these files in this directory a continue installing
the device.
Issue:
Can not install the slimline USB "BEx Drive CD-10USB-S" CDx
Drive CD-10USB-S" CD-ROM drive.
Anwser:
Please note that USB is not supported by DOS or Windows NT. For
Windows 98/ME/2000/XP.
Issue:
I'm trying to locate BIOS updates and/or manuals for my motherboard.
Anwser:
The manufacturer will always have the latest new information and downloads
for their products. Usally the company's website will contain this
information.
Issue:
Is there a difference with Classic Slot A and ThunderBird Slot A CPU's?
Anwser::
Yes, one easy way to tell the difference is that Classic Slot A CPU will
have a black backing and a ThunderBird processor will have a silver colored
back. The part number will also begin different, the Classic Slot
A will begin with "AMD-K7..." and the ThunderBird Slot A begins
with "AMD-A...".
If you are having problems with installing a ThunderBird CPU you may want
to check with your motherboard maker to check compatibility, conflicts,
and any upgrades that may be nessary.
Issue:
What is the difference between Passive and Active SCSI Termination?
Anwser:
Terminators are placed at both physical ends of the SCSI bus. Both
physical ends of a SCSI bus must be terminated in the same manner to prevent
damage to both the SCSI controller and the attached devices.
Active Termination: Uses a voltage regulator to control the impedance
at the ends of the SCSI bus. A voltage regulator has the ability
to actively maintain a constant amount of impedance regardless of fluct
regardless of fluctuations in the power supplied to it. (Active
termination is for use with Fast SCSI-2 bus up to Ultra160 SCSI.)
Passive Termination: Uses resistor packs to control the resistance
at the ends of the SCSI bus. Passive Termination relies on the interface
card (SCSI Adapter) to provide consistent power for "Termination
of the SCSI Bus". (Passive termination was used more commonly
for SCSI-1 or SCSI-2.)
Issue:
Can not get my Alton, ECS, or PC-CHIPS board to POST. Power will
not pass through the motherboard, and fans will not turn on.
Anwser:
The CMOS jumper is set to CLEAR by factory default on this motherboards.
The system will not POST with the CMOS set to clear, change the
jumper to "Normal" operation.
