Hardware Questions


Inventory
What tool can I use for inventory of IT equipment?

Answer Question   |  January 22, 2013  4:14 PM
Hardware, Software
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10 pts.

Leaving a computer on for a long period of time
Should a computer be left on for a long period of time (non server)?

Answer Question   |  January 21, 2013  12:57 PM
Computers, Hardware
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55 pts.

Networking
have been using bullet 2hp radio indoor without earthing, recently it stop connecting to lan probably to lightening, now my problem is 99% of all the radios that are around stopped working, can i replace any chip in them apart from buying new ones

Answer Question   |  October 18, 2012  12:43 PM
Hardware, Networking, Wireless Access Point
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15 pts.

any one knows a device called ” SENSAPHONE ” ??
I am looking for an equipment called” SENSAPHONE – remote monitoring systems.. infrastructure monitoring system”…. * how much does it cost? * from where can i get it ? * *** AND ,i am looking for similar equipments , so that i can compare prices,quality,and delivery matter???

Answer Question   |  August 26, 2012  8:56 AM
Hardware
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385 pts.

Dell D630 monitor display problem
I have a Dell d630 laptop with Windows 7.  While I was using it, the screen resolution changed.  The screen display got blurry and everything  on the screen went bigger in size – both text and picture.  I tried to change the screen resoultion in the display panel but it wont.  The only option is [...]

Answer Question   |  March 25, 2011  9:41 PM
Dell, Dell desktop, Dell Latitude D630, Display resolution, Hardware, Windows 7
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5 pts.

RAID On Home PC
I was just wondering if anyone of you does RAID to your home pc? If yes what RAID (1,5 or etc) do you guys do?

Answer Question   |  February 28, 2011  3:07 PM
Data storage management, Hardware, RAID, RAID 1, RAID Array
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15,610 pts.

IT Career advice: 7 years in hardware and networking. Next step?
I have 7 years of hardware and networking experience and now I want to pursue some degree in this field

Answer Question   |  May 31, 2011  8:58 AM
Hardware, IT career development, IT career planning, IT careers, Networking careers
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15 pts.

Switched computer error; monitor working properly but no display
my computer is switched but doesnt display anything on screen an yet my monitor is working properly

Answer Question   |  July 28, 2010  6:40 AM
Hardware, Hardware Management, Switches
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5 pts.

RF equipment
Hi Sir . Can u specify the websites to know latest information on new prodcuts and upcomign products in market for the RF micro wave products . Example are like airspan , pointred .. maksat .. etc .The RF and microwave equipments . Thanks in advance. ksr 1234

Answer Question   |  November 29, 2011  5:48 AM
Hardware, RFID, RFID security
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320 pts.

Running Vmware on Intel or AMD Laptop
I am planning to buy a laptop. I just want to know if VMware would be good to run on Intel based Laptop ( Intel core 2 duo , 4 GB , 320 GB SATA ) or AMD Turion Processor. ( 4 GB, 320 GB SATA )

Answer Question   |  September 24, 2009  4:43 PM
Hardware, Intel Core 2 Duo, VMware
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40 pts.

organizational software and hardware understanding.
When organisations have different hardware and software environments, how should they ensure that both organisations’ systems ‘understand’ the message being sent between them?

Answer Question   |  August 30, 2009  5:33 PM
Hardware, Integration with other platforms, Software
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10 pts.

Is it possible for computer parts to fry other computer parts?
As in: motherboard frying processors memory frying motherboard motherboard frying memory processors frying motherboard etc

Answer Question   |  August 25, 2009  9:45 PM
Hardware, Hardware failure
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0 pts.

Oracle acquires SUN: implications ?
What do you think will be the implications of Oracle’s Sun acquisition on: The future of MySql ? The virtualization market ? The hardware market ? The operating systems market ? Other IT fields ?

Answer Question   |  October 29, 2009  12:35 AM
Database Management Systems, Hardware, Operating systems, Oracle, Sun Microsystems, Virtualization
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63,580 pts.

Problem with built in webcam on vista laptop
I have a client laptop running vista with a built in webcam. Device manager says the webcam is there. There is a link in the programs to uninstall it, but no software that uses it. Unlike a normal camera, it does not appear in the my computer area and I cannot find a link to [...]

Answer Question   |  December 7, 2009  12:20 PM
built-in webcam, Hardware, Vista, Vista Laptop, Webcam, webcam drivers, Webcam Software
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11,220 pts.

Replacement motherboard for Gateway MX6453 notebook computer
I am working on a Gateway MX6453 notebook with a bad motherboard (part #31MA3MM00B1) and am having trouble finding a replacement board. Does anyone know if I am limited to this exact part number for replacement or do I have other options? If so, what other boards can I use as a replacement.

Answer Question   |  March 20, 2009  5:27 PM
Gateway MX6453, Gateway notebooks, Hardware, Laptops, motherboard replacement, Motherboards, notebook hardware
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5 pts.

VERY slow server startup and shutdown
Hi everybody! We have a problem on our Exchange 2003 server thats been getting worse and worse. We have a Dell PowerEdge 2850 server, and every time we try to shutdown or restart it, it take 10 to 20 minutes just to shut down and another 20 to startup. Sometimes we have to force shut [...]

Answer Question   |  March 29, 2012  1:00 AM
Dell PowerEdge 2850, Exchange 2003, Exchange 2003 performance, Hardware, Server Performance, SQL, SQL database corrupt
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55 pts.

Advice on buying new PC
I have a Pentium 4 & need to upgrade. I teach Microsoft, use graphics in my manuals, & use CorelDraw a lot. I also design huge Excel spreadsheets with lots of formulas and design databases in Access – what would be a good PC processor, ram, etc? I have been quoted on a system with [...]

Answer Question   |  November 8, 2008  1:50 PM
CorelDRAW, Hardware, Hardware configuration management, Microsoft Access, Microsoft Excel, Pentium
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70 pts.

High school computer lab hardware and software specifications
Could you provide me with some hardware and software specification that is most appropriate for a high school computer lab?

Answer Question   |  June 18, 2012  7:52 PM
Computer lab, Hardware, Network administration, Software, Specifications
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1,545 pts.

Replacing motherboard
hello i did something wrong in my bios an fried my chip ,however luckily i have an exact spare motherboard if i just throw it in will it all be ok or will i lose windows an data etc .thanx for any help reub ps i wont flash bios again

Answer Question   |  January 13, 2009  8:40 PM
Desktops, Hardware, Motherboards
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5 pts.

Monitoring software for hardware usage
Need to determine the best real-time monitoring software for hardware. Would like non-vendor specfic information on usage and suggestions for data placement in Raids and NAS type of storage,along with SOX. This request for help was originally submitted to the Research Assistant on WhatIs.com.

Answer Question   |  September 6, 2008  1:54 PM
Compliance products, Hardware, Monitoring software, NAS, Research Assistant, Storage management
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855 pts.