AwardBIOS Error Messages

When a personal computer is first turned on, the BIOS tests and configures various components to ensure that they are operating correctly. This operation is called POST (power-on self test). If the BIOS detects any problems during this testing phase, it will attempt to...

How to power up an ATX Power Supply without a PC!

In this instructable i will show you how to power up an ATX Power Supply without a PC.Maybe in some cases you want to test an old CD-Rom Drive or something else. All that you have is a PSU from an old PC an a wire. Here I show you how do to it.step 1Search!Just look after...

Power-supply troubleshooting with a multimeter

Takeaway: When you troubleshoot a user's PC, don't forget to test the power supply with a multimeter. Learn some easy-to-follow techniques to help you rule out the possibility that the power supply has gone bad. It may seem unlikely, but over a quarter of all PC problems...

Recapping Howto

Here is a howto on replacing capacitors on a motherboard. It is equally applicable to replacing capacitors on any computer product pcb. I originally wrote this for the FAQ section of badcaps forums.     1. Consider whether the board is a candidate...

Run command on windows XP

Enjoy it!!!! Accessibility Controls = access.cpl Accessibility Wizard = accwiz Add Hardware Wizard = hdwwiz.cpl Add/Remove Programs = appwiz.cpl Administrative Tools = control admintools Adobe Acrobat ( if installed ) = acrobat Adobe Distiller ( if installed )...

RESET PRINTER CANON MP Series

(MP140, MP160, MP180, MP210, MP220, MP460, MP470, MP500, MP510, MP530, MP600, MP610, MP800, MP820, MP810, MP830, MP960, MP970 )Try this manual for resetting:1. Turn off the printer 2. Hold the button "Resume" (red circle in the triangle), add a printer (click "Power")...

RESET PRINTER CANON i Series

(Canon i450, i455, i470D, i475D, i550, i560, i6100, i6500, i850, i860, i865, i900D, i905D, i950, i960, i965, i9100, i9950 Canon S300, S330, S500, S520, S530D, S600, S630, S750, S820, S830D, S900, S6300, S9000 Canon PIXMA iP2000, iP3000, iP3300, iP4000, iP4200,...