Backing Up Windows Without a Hassle Whether you’re trying to backup your Windows 9x installation, Windows NT Workstation or Windows 2000, it can be a hassle. If you’ve never done a backup and restoration, here’s a brief description of the hassles you will meet. Unless you are using some fairly …
Read More »Intel(R) Desktop Motherboard Software
Intel’s Desktop Motherboard Software We are often asked why we use the motherboards we do, and Intel Motherboards are a classic example. We may not sell hundreds of thousands of computers each month, but what we do sell is comprised of top quality components from manufacturers who stand behind their …
Read More »Intel® Ultra ATA Storage Driver and Adaptec® Easy CD Creator® Notification
Intel® Ultra ATA Storage Driver and Adaptec® Easy CD Creator® Notification When installing the Intel® Ultra ATA Storage Driver after Easy CD Creator version 4.02c_s10 on systems with Windows 2000 installed, the system will fail to complete installation of the Intel Ultra ATA Storage Driver resulting in a blue screen …
Read More »Intel Memory Translator Hub (MTH) Reboot Issue
Intel® Memory Translator Hub (MTH) Reboot Issue May 2000 Intel has found that some motherboards using the MTH (memory translator hub), such as the 820, may be sensitive to system noise under extreme conditions, and this issue may manifest itself in intermittent system reboots or system hangs during operation. This …
Read More »Using Slot-to-Socket Adapters (SSAs) on Intel Motherboards
Intel® Use of Boxed Intel® Desktop Boards and Pentium ® III Processors in the FC-PGA Package with Slot-to-Socket Adapters (SSAs) Updated June 2000 Intel only recommends using desktop boards equipped with the 370-pin socket for the boxed Intel Pentium® III processor in the FC-PGA package. The Intel CA810E and D810EMO …
Read More »country MS-DOS Command
Type: Internal (1.0 and later) Syntax: COPY [/Y|-Y] [/A][/B] [d:][path]filename [/A][/B] [d:][path][filename] [/V] or COPY [/Y|-Y] [/A][/B] [d:][path]filename+[d:][path]filename[…] [d:][path][filename] [/V] Purpose: Copies or appends files. Files can be copied with the same name or with a new name. Discussion COPY is usually used to copy one or more files from …
Read More »choice MS-DOS Command
Type: External (6.0 and later) Syntax: CHOICE [/C[:]keys] [/N][/S][/T[:]c,nn] [text] Purpose: Used to provide a prompt so that a user can make a choice while a batch program is running (new with DOS Version 6). Discussion This command is used only in batch programs. It is used to display a …
Read More »restore MS-DOS Command
Type: External (2.0 and later) Syntax: RESTORE d: [d:][path]filename [/P][/S][/B:mm-dd-yy] [/A:mm-dd-yy] [/E:hh:mm:ss] [/L:hh:mm:ss] [/M][/N][/D] Purpose: Restores to standard disk storage format files previously stored using the BACKUP command. The DOS 6 RESTORE command can restore files that were backed up using the BACKUP command in DOS Versions 2.0 through 5.0. …
Read More »Memory, Evolution or Revolution?
Memory Evolution or Revolution? (Summary) Does implementation of DDR signal the end of Rambus? We don’t believe it does, but what it may be is a clear signal to Rambus, Inc. to clean up the nasty licensing problems and end the needless litigation over them and concentrate on quality and …
Read More »Resolving Memory Problems
Diagnosing the most common memory problems (Cont.) When you attempt to install Windows 3.x, Windows 95, Windows 98 or Windows NT, the installation stalls, hangs or the system reboots itself. Just a reminder, this is a memory troubleshooter, so we won’t go into all of the reasons why you may …
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