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Questions tagged [compaq-desktop-computer]
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Not sure what this DVI-like port on my PC is
I have a re-manufactured HP Compaq dc7700p Small Form Factor running Windows XP (for some reason inside the Windows Vista Boot Manager, instead of the WinXP NTLDR).
On the back of my PC, I have what looks like a DVI Port, and that's what I thought…
itskdog
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Compaq Motherboard gives "CPU Fan Error"
I have a motherboard for a HP business desktop dx5150 PC. The model written on the board is "MS-7050" and it is for an AMD socket 939 processor. I got everything installed in it, and when I turned it on, it showed a message stating that there was a…
John
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Computer reboots when I plug in a flash drive
I am working on a Compaq EVO 310 for my uncle. It is a 2.0GHZ P4 machine. I have done the following:
Installed a 500GB HDD
fresh install of WinXP Pro 32 bit
installed all drivers from the compaq website for the machine
When I try and plug in my…
user5978
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Presario SR2173WM won't start
The power supply light is on and on the front memory stick slot is lit also the power on button is lit but dim, is this a CPU or motherboard problem? Do I need to replace the motherboard battery or the atx power supply? Please help
Wes
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Compaq Computer has power but it's not booting up?
My Compaq Presario SR1620NX turns on, but the hard drive is not engaging. I usually hear the hard drive start, but I don't hear it now.
I think that perhaps the problem is with my motherboard battery or the hard drive. I honestly don't really know…
phpnerd211
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What graphics card can I put in a HP Compaq DC7600?
Specs: http://www.reviewgist.com/specs/hp-business-dc7600-hewlett-packard-compaq
The one I've got (not physically, it's for a customer) is running XPSP2, a P4 3.2GHz and (luckily) has 3GB RAM fitted. It's using the integrated Intel 945 chipset (ugh)…
Mr. Boy
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Replaced the CPU in my HP Compaq, but it doesn't start
I bought this CPU (Intel Core i7 870 Processor Quad Core 2.93GHz 95W LGA 1156 8M Cache Desktop CPU
) on Aliexpress:
https://www.aliexpress.com/item/1005004371446180.html?spm=a2g0o.order_list.order_list_main.11.18b31802YWNZwl
I want to use it to…
Difan Zhao
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Install new hard drive on old Compaq DeskPro from around 2000 with a Pentium 3
I recently scrounged an old abandoned Compaq DeskPro with a Pentium 3 and 256 MB of RAM. The only thing missing was the hard drive. Anyway I got a hard drive for it, but I can't figure out how its supposed to be installed, or how the last one was…
indyK1ng
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Which RAM can I use if I have Hewlett-Packard 2AE2 motherboard?
I already have stock 4gb 1333 mhz DDR3 RAM installed. But I feel like I need 8GB, because it is always being 75 percent or more used, often more than 85.
The problem is, I can't find that exact same type to put in the second slot.
So my question is,…
Petr L.
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HP Compaq 8000 Error 1802: Processor Not Supported
I have an HP Compaq 8000 Elite Ultra Slim PC that I use as a server. Because it has an LGA775 core 2 duo, I bought a core 2 quad with the same socket (I don't know the exact model # of the CPU but it is a 2.5ghz quad core). Upon installation of the…
Isaac Krementsov
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PCI Simple Communications Controller Driver
I have a Compaq Presario CQ5320F desktop PC (Windows 7 64-bit OS). And it has an PCI extension card with a parallel port. But when I connected a printer that uses a parallel connection it didn't work, and the printer driver installer says that there…
Yisroel Tech
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windows 8 nx (xd) enabling support for HP compaq D530
I try to install win8 on HP D530 SFF... but after installation it hungs on error 0x000005d - which means no sse2, PAE or NX support - after investigation:
I found the intel spec for this processor (number…
Tomasz Brzezina
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Compaq Deskpro N119 turns on, 2 short beeps, no video signal
I have been trying to get this computer to work over the last couple days.
I had the "no video signal" problem and tried several things. I opened the unit and cleaned the dust out with compressed air, removed the RAM and cleaned it before putting it…
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Can not turn off computer
When i turn off computer stays off for few moments (no sounds and lights) and reboots.
I encountered power grid variation, maybe this caused problem.
Tried various bios options and cmos reset but for no awail.
It's HP Compaq DC7900 sff with Windows…
Radenko
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COMPAQ Tower No Signal to monitor
I received a Compaq tower:
Compaq Presario SR1224NX
Onboard VGA
Windows XP SP2
from a friend.
My plan was to turn this into an Ubuntu Server. It booted up with no problems even with the Ubuntu live disc. After a normal shutdown (not…
Lancelot
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