If the cable colors not only do not match, but are entirely non-functional because of the front/back left/right issue, would it be smarter just to pop the old Creative Labs card out of my old PC and pop it in my new one, or just say screw it stick with stereo that uses far too many speakers? When I was putting the system together, I could have sworn that the manual said the colors should be the same for most types of 5.1 cards.
If the cable colors not only do not match, but are entirely non-functional because of the front/back left/right issue, would it be smarter just to pop the old Creative Labs card out of my old PC and pop it in my new one, or just say screw it stick with stereo that uses far too many speakers?
If you have a spot for the card, and you know it works, that's probably the easiest way to go. Just make sure you go into the sound settings and make sure you set it to be the default audio output device. Otherwise you might find that sometimes you press play and hear nothing because it's sending to the wrong card.
When I was putting the system together, I could have sworn that the manual said the colors should be the same for most types of 5.1 cards.
It's full of shit. Every card I've had has had different colors.
So, I don't know why, but when I try to access my router by punching its IP address into Firefox, I don't even get a login window. Anyone know what's up? The router's a WRT54G, and it works just fine, but I need to forward a port and I can't get it done.
Are you sure you're punching in the right IP address?
Other things to try:
Are you on the wired network? Maybe it's not allowing wireless admin? https:// - maybe it's secure only? Reboot the router Hard reboot the router (erases all settings)
The vista install on my desktop won't show thumbnails. I checked and the box is still checked in the start menu properties, so I know its not that. Any ideas?
I have the same problem that MacRoss had with his computer not showing anything when it boots, but I have the aux motherboard power cable plugged in. The 2 PCI-e plugs my card requires are also plugged in. I've tried both PCI slots on my mobo and both DVI outputs on my card. The DVI cable and monitor both work fine on my old computer. My motherboard has no onboard video. Any other ideas? If it helps, this is my card.
I've got it to boot. Apparently the RAM is meant to go in slots 2 and 4 if you only have 2 DIMMs. I had them in slots 1 and 3. So, I looked through the bios, made no changes, continued to look through the bios and BAM! (Do not worry, it didn't actually make that noise) the whole thing just shut off. It turns back on, but shuts off again after a few seconds. I reset the CMOS battery and used a jumper to reset some memory thing all to no avail. My short feeling of triumph was crushed. What do I do now?
Do the maths on your PSU voltage supply vs. demand. Test the rig with nothing but the mobo, CPU, and keyboard. Make sure the bios defaults are set; toggle network card and Legacy USB settings while trying. If it fails, DOA it. Asus's customer service is swift and quite good, IMHO.
It was not the surge protector. I turned it on again and did not go to the settings, but watched the text. Before it shut off, there was a quick message saying, "CPU Temperature error", or something like that. I didn't have all the pushpins on the heatsink through the motherboard correctly. I do now. Windows is installing and the computer's been on for a good 10 minutes.
It's alright. It's vital to the learning process. Everyone needs that rush of fear when you mount the CPU; those levers and the heatsink pins require a ton of force.
It's alright. It's vital to the learning process. Everyone needs that rush of fear when you mount the CPU; those levers and the heatsink pins require a ton of force.
It's alright. It's vital to the learning process. Everyone needs that rush of fear when you mount the CPU; those levers and the heatsink pins require a ton of force.
I went through this momentary horror as well. The force needed to push those little fuckers in was sickening.
My laptop does not want to charge whenever I plug my charger in, unless it's at a very specific angle. At first, I thought it was just due to the worn out cable, but after trying someone else's charger of the some power, I had the same power. Does this mean I'll have to get a new DC Power Jack from the way I can't charge and it's getting harder to set up? Or could it be any other problems?
It's probably the power connector part on the laptop, yes. If you can find the part and solder it then you should be alight. If you're comfortable breaking out the soldering iron.
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When I was putting the system together, I could have sworn that the manual said the colors should be the same for most types of 5.1 cards.
Are you on the wired network? Maybe it's not allowing wireless admin?
https:// - maybe it's secure only?
Reboot the router
Hard reboot the router (erases all settings)
Any ideas?
The 2 PCI-e plugs my card requires are also plugged in. I've tried both PCI slots on my mobo and both DVI outputs on my card. The DVI cable and monitor both work fine on my old computer. My motherboard has no onboard video. Any other ideas? If it helps, this is my card.
Great motherboard, but they practically need an "RTFM" sticker for the box. Goddamn.