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    Wake on LAN - disable

    There is no specific "Wake on LAN" option in the BIOS. Only those that I listed (Power on by modem, by PCI device). I think I fixed the problem, but was wondering if you guys could help me understand. In my Marvell GbE properties, I highlight "Client for Microsoft Networks," then click...
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    Wake on LAN - disable

    *politely bumping* Does anyone have any ideas? D-link support is basically useless...
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    Wake on LAN - disable

    Hello, I recently got a D-link DIR-655 router and am running a wired connection to my PC. Every time I shut down, the PC turns back on in a couple of seconds. When I either (a) disconnect the Ethernet cable, (b) connect the cable to another router, (c) connect the cable directly to the modem...
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    Easy video card question

    Dude, the difference between a Geforce 2 MX and an 8800GT is like the difference between a Model T and a Lamborghini Gallardo.;) Point taken about the generation differences, though. Still, I thought that a 5700 is better than a 6200 is better than a 5200. Please correct the order if you...
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    Easy video card question

    No, the PC I'm referring to is from about 7 years ago (about 2001)--when the P4 first came out (Willamette core). BTW, this was my old PC but now belongs to my parents. My current rig is my 3 year old machine in my sig (6600 GT card). Skadebo, what do mean by "video processing quality changes...
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    Easy video card question

    Again, thanks for the replies. That Zogis 5200 got some mixed reviews--plus, I've never heard of that brand. I'm now debating between the Cahintech 5700 and PNY 5200. The PNY has no fan (so there is no fan to go out again!), but the Chaintech is cheaper... Incidentally, which of these...
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    Easy video card question

    Thanks for the advice. So you don't think that the extra 128 MB of video memory would do anything to ease the burden off my already slow system? Also, how good is Chaintech compared to PNY? I've been happy with Asus products in the past, but can't find anything of theirs that will work for...
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    Easy video card question

    When I built my PC 3 years ago I used to know all about the Nvidia cards, what the model numbers meant, etc. I certainly know that a higher number does not mean better card because there are value and performance versions in each line. So, I need help please! I need to replace a Geforce 4...
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    Loose Zalman 7700

    I have a 7700 (on an LGA775 mount) and it wiggles/rotates slightly, but only if I apply enough twisting force. It's really pretty tight on there. It is not the best cooler, though, but that's a different topic altogether. I have mine hooked up straight to the mobo (no fanmate) and it's spins...
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    SATA AHCI--not able to install XP

    I may not know much about computers, but I'm not that clueless. I am using the SATA ports connected to the Intel southbridge. I have built RAID 0 arrays on the Silicon Image controller and on the Intel 82801FR RAID controller in the past; both were sucessful. Now that I want to switch to the...
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    SATA AHCI--not able to install XP

    (Originally posted in mobo forum, but on second look, this may be an OS problem...) I have an Asus P5GD2 Premium mobo (915P chipset, ICH6R southbridge) and two Seagate 7200.7 80GB SATA HDDs with NCQ. I'd like to install XP on one drive and use the other for storage, but I'd also like to...
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    SATA AHCI BIOS settings--unable to install XP

    (Not sure if this goes in the storage, OS, or mobo forums, but this forum seemed most appropriate, so here goes...) I have an Asus P5GD2 Premium mobo (915P chipset, ICH6R southbridge) and two Seagate 7200.7 80GB SATA HDDs with NCQ. I'd like to install XP on one drive and use the other for...
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    Have a processor, need advice for rest of system

    I have an LGA775 system and the Zalman 7700 Al-Cu. It performs about the same as the stock LGA775 Intel HSF--maybe 1 or 2 degrees less and still the noisiest thing in my case. If you're going to spend money on an aftermarket cooler, try something else for the same price or just a tiny bit more...
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    3700SD + Zaleman 7000B HOT!!

    I don't think you're supposed to use nail polish remover--it has other stuff in it besides acetone that can be left behind. I think it says that on Actic Silver's site. But it's probably okay as long as you follow up with some rubbing alcohol or something. For the men in the...
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    Help me choose: RAID 0 or 2 x AHCI SATA

    Okay, here's what I'm thinking. (Forgive my n00b questions--this is just my first build and I'm still learning.) For my 2 x 80 GB Seagate SATA HDDs, Drive 1: (no partition) Windows XP, applications (mainly MS VC++ and games) Drive 2: 5 GB partition created...
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