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Phoenix BIOS Beep Codes
These audio codes are a little more detailed then the AMI codes. These BIOS emits three sets of beeps. For example, 1 -pause- 3 -pause 3 -pause. This is a 1-3-3 combo and each set of beeps is separated by a brief pause. Listen to this sequence of sounds, count them, and reboot and count again if you have to....
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Blue Screen of Death
The Blue Screen of Death is an error screen displayed by certain operating systems, most notably Microsoft Windows, after encountering a critical system error which can cause the system to shut down to prevent damage....
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How to Troubleshoot a Computer
Step one: Restart the computer. Many software problems will correct themselves when you do. Step two: Check your cables. Make sure all cables plugged in. Next step is….
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How to Clean a Computer's Insides Safely
Check your owner's manual. If the manufacturer has provided specific instructions, follow them. Get any supplies you might need: a can of compressed air, Endust for Electronics or any household plastic or metal cleaning fluid, a soft brush (such as a paintbrush) and an anti-static rag, plus a….. |
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Choose Warranties and Service Contracts for Your New Computer
Buy a computer that comes with a three-year parts-and-labor limited warranty, if possible. Find out if the warranty allows the manufacturer to repair the computer with used or refurbished parts. Find out the…..
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Troubleshooting and Driver Issues
With Windows XP, installation and hardware configuration has never been easier. The installation of new hardware and the recognition of hardware devices during the installation process have never been so easy and reliable.....
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How to Install a Video Card on a Computer
Step 1: Shut down the computer. Step 2: Leave the computer plugged into the surge suppressor. Step 3: Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. Step 4: Remove the cover of the chassis....
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How to Install a Sound Card on a Computer
Step 1: Shut down the computer. Step 2: Unplug machine from the surge protector. Step 3: Disconnect all peripherals from the computer. Step 4:Remove the cover of the chassis and lay computer on its side if it is a tower…
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How to Install a Second Hard Drive
Step 1: Turn off the computer and unplug the power cord. Step 2: Remove the computer cover. Step 3: Touch a metal part of the computer to ground yourself, or use a grounding strap. A kitchen table is a great place to work on a computer because of the flat space and the lack of static.....
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How to Find Out How Much Memory Your PC
Your computer uses RAM (random-access memory) for quick, short-term storage. Programs store their instructions in RAM when they run, so RAM determines how many programs you can open at once, the size of the files you can open in programs, and, to some extent, how fast a program executes its instructions.....
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How to Choose a Backup Storage Device
Step 1: Determine the quantity and approximate file sizes you will be backing up.
Step 2: Figure out the quantity and file sizes of any documents or applications you want to archive permanently to a backup device or removable media.
Step 3: Plan for that amount to grow in the future.
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How to Back Up a Hard Drive
It's important to back up your critical files on at least a weekly basis. The following explains how to install and run Microsoft's built-in Backup utility in Windows XP.
Step 1: Click Start, Point to All Programs, Point to Accessories
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Defragment your hard drive on Win XP & Vista
If you feel that your PC isn't running like it’s used to, it’s probably because your PC is cluttered. You should defragment your hard drive, read on to see how. To help speed up you PC it’s necessary to defragment your hard drive occasionally. When your hard drive is fragmented, it’s the same as if you were to buy a gallon of milk a mile away when you could get it around the block....
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