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About Mike
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Expertise
Areas of expertise: PC Hardware, Peripherals, Barcode Scanners, Printers, and Applications, Networking, Microsoft Applications. I am good at researching issues and have a lot of contacts in the IT industry. So, if I can't directly answer a question I can likely find the answer. Areas I won't be much help in: Apple Computers, Linux, older Networking technologies like Token Ring, or Thick/Thinnet.

Experience
I'm currently a Network Administrator for a contract circuit board manufacturer in Oregon, USA. I've been working on PCs from a hobby standpoint for better than 25 years. I've been doing it professionally for 4 years.

Education/Credentials
A+ Certification, Network + Certification, MCP, MCDST, MCSA (in process)

   

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SubjectDate AskedExpert

Dell Motherboard11/20/2009Mike
  Q: I need to identify the part number for a Dell Optiplex GX270 Motherboard. Can you tell me where ...
  A: Unfortunately there's literally a couple dozen different possible motherboards that Dell has used ...
long motherboard boot screen11/20/2009Scott Johnson
  Q: I have a Dell Dimension 3000 with a p4 processor and 512mb ram. I got it in 2004. When it powers on, ...
  A: Hmmmmm... That's an interesting question. If the hard drive was damaged, then the computer probably ...
How to upgrade a sempron to a intel core 2 doe11/19/2009Bobbert
  Q: I got a Hp pavilion Slimline s5123w it has a amd sempron processor 3 gb system memory 320 gb hard ...
  A: If download speeds are the issue, this won't be influenced by the microprocessor directly, your ...
Appropriate power supply?11/19/2009Mike
  Q: These are the ones that i have picked so far: Processor 1 x AMD PHENOM II X3 720 2.8GHZ BLACK SKT ...
  A: I'd say your selections are pretty solid. The only thing I would recommend is actually switching ...
new pc configuration11/19/2009Tarzan
  Q: im upgrading my core 2 pc to quad core ive selected following components for that. Intel Core 2 ...
  A: right now, if you want to change platform, plz consider: 1. CPU change to Intel Core i5 750(2.66G ...
How to upgrade a sempron to a intel core 2 doe11/17/2009Bobbert
  Q: I got a Hp pavilion Slimline s5123w it has a amd sempron processor 3 gb system memory 320 gb hard ...
  A: No, it cannot be "anything", it has to be an AM2+ compatible AMD processor, such as a Phenom II X4 ...
How to upgrade a sempron to a intel core 2 doe11/17/2009Bobbert
  Q: I got a Hp pavilion Slimline s5123w it has a amd sempron processor 3 gb system memory 320 gb hard ...
  A: With your system, it will be impossible to upgrade from a Sempron to any Intel processor, as your ...
Cannot access BIOS11/16/2009Bobbert
  Q: I bought a nice looking PC from an auction and was told that it may or may not work. When I returned ...
  A: The mainboard will have some form of branding on it, however minimal, look for a manufacturer logo, ...
hi mike me again sorry11/16/2009Mike
  Q: now is the ram memory the one that has a fan that turns on when you open your computer because i ...
  A: The several links I have already sent you show you what the computer memory (or RAM) looks like and ...
hi mike i done the things you said11/15/2009Mike
  Q: because i don't want to pay money for no reason please help me more the lights at the front of the ...
  A: I am pretty certain it's the computer ram but it is probably one one stick. If your computer only ...
hi mike i done the things you said11/15/2009Mike
  Q: because i don't want to pay money for no reason please help me more the lights at the front of the ...
  A: The computer memory modules are 4 slots on the edge of the board. The computer memory are long ...
storage devices?11/15/2009Mike
  Q: i have a toshiba tecra laptop and i am running out of free space so i thought i would put my movies ...
  A: Flash drives, or Thumb Drives, plug into a computer's USB port, so they are easy to use on any ...
hi mike i done the things you said11/15/2009Mike
  Q: because i don't want to pay money for no reason please help me more the lights at the front of the ...
  A: The beep codes and those lights both point to bad memory but there is no way to know for sure ...
Gateway GT562211/15/2009Scott Johnson
  Q: I have a Gateway GT5622 PC with Windows Vista Home Premium (6.0,Build 6002) and I have only had it ...
  A: I believe I may be able to solve your problem with the red screen. Your video card is currently ...
my pc makes a beeping noise and wont start11/15/2009Mike
  Q: My pc is Dell dimension 9200. The problem is When i click the power button my pc starts but makes a ...
  A: No need to give Dell money, definitely failed memory like I had first thought. You can look at what ...
my pc makes a beeping noise and wont start11/14/2009Mike
  Q: My pc is Dell dimension 9200. The problem is When i click the power button my pc starts but makes a ...
  A: It sounds like it's either a memory issue, like I mentioned before, or it's an issue with the ...
my pc makes a beeping noise and wont start11/14/2009Mike
  Q: My pc is Dell dimension 9200. The problem is When i click the power button my pc starts but makes a ...
  A: First off, count the number of beeps. Those beeps are actually built-in codes alerting to specific ...
Cannot access BIOS11/14/2009Bobbert
  Q: I bought a nice looking PC from an auction and was told that it may or may not work. When I returned ...
  A: Aside from trying fairly common key combinations for the BIOS (ESC, Insert, Delete, F1 through F12, ...
Computer will not boot11/14/2009Ricardo Agudelo
  Q: I bought a nice looking PC from an auction in England and was told that it may or may not work. When ...
  A: The message means the BIOS cannot find the designated boot device. Newer BIOS implementations have a ...
Disk Boot Failure11/14/2009Saleem
  Q: I bought a nice looking PC from an auction in England and was told that it may or may not work. When ...
  A: This seems to be an simple settings issue which can be taken care by accessing BIOS screen (Usually ...
operating system not found11/14/2009Scott Johnson
  Q: i have a hp ex4500 ominibook when i bootup says operating system not found,i have tried to use the ...
  A: My recommendation would be to go online and download a free startup disk for your os. Burn the files ...
Toshiba laptop11/13/2009Mike
  Q: Mike, thanks for your help. I recently purchased a Toshiba Satellite A505-S6960. Overall the ...
  A: From what I have read online in other forums you aren't the only one fighting with that feature. ...
Flash disks11/13/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: Tried what you said, i still couldn't get rid of the right protection. I suppose there is nothing ...
  A: Here is the next thing to try. Go to = http://www.adata-group.com/en/support.php In Category ...
where to put data cable on motherboard11/13/2009Scott Johnson
  Q: i had to change my motherboard on my gateway gt5228 desktop pc. the question i have is where to put ...
  A: The "data cable" that you are refering to is used for either the hard drive or the cd/dvd drive. The ...
Dell Inspirion 1525 - Heats up and Shuts down11/12/2009Mike
  Q: I have Dell laptop 2year old now. It has Window vistas, 160GB HDD, 2GB RAM, Core 2 duo prcessor. ...
  A: Laptops run hot normally so you can download a program called Speedfan to check and see if yours is ...
Error Message on Start Up11/12/2009Keith
  Q: i started it up today and it gave me this error message: ERROR Warning:IRQ not configured - PCI ...
  A: You should go to F1 and enter the BIOS. For some reason it seems to have lost it's settings. When in ...
cyclical DSL problem: computer vs provider11/11/2009Scott Johnson
  Q: Don't know what specialty this might be, but you drew the short straw. Very perplexing problem: my ...
  A: That's a tough question! First, I would check these wires: 1. Power cable to the modem 2. Telephone ...
Dell Laptop won't boot-no fan11/11/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: Hey I hope I am asking this in the right category, but anyway...I have a dell inspiron 1521, ...
  A: First thing to check is the memory module - remove and resite it. If that doesn't work then, as the ...
windows xp11/10/2009Keith
  Q: My computer is a Dell with XP professional version 2002, service pack 3. It has a Pentium 4 CPU ...
  A: Increasing the RAM to the maximum amount will increase your performance tremendously. I would like ...
computer11/10/2009Keith
  Q: please how do clean a password in the bios setup
  A: Did you forget the password? You can use a Windows disk and run the repair utility to remove the ...
How to control fan on RedHat EL 5.3 ( DX58SO)11/10/2009Mike
  Q: i am looking for a solution to control a fan under Linux - its too noisy and works all the time ...
  A: Unfortunately I know absolutely nothing about Linux so I won't be much help. I did find several ...
emachines power issue11/10/2009Mike
  Q: I have an emachines t3624 that won't power up. I do however see a green light that i would imagine ...
  A: If you do end up needing to buy a new computer then your best option is to physically pull the hard ...
emachines power issue11/10/2009Mike
  Q: I have an emachines t3624 that won't power up. I do however see a green light that i would imagine ...
  A: It's most likely not the power supply. That green light on the motherboard is an indicator that the ...
RAM and P3 CPU11/9/2009Bobbert
  Q: My name is Scott Johnson, and I work as a self-employed Computer designer and builder. The computers ...
  A: Flight Simulator X is a much more demanding application, which a Pentium 4 will have considerable ...
Flash disks11/9/2009Robert Waldron
  Q: Pardon my asking,but what's a BIOS and how do i get into it? Nkutya. ANSWER: Hi Nkutya, The BIOS ...
  A: I have had to guess the make and model of your mainboard, so here goes - Start up your computer and ...
High noise of Processor Fan11/9/2009Tarzan
  Q: i've Dell DHS Desktop,on turning ON, processor fan's spead increases just like jet Fan. Monitor and ...
  A: yes. I got it. In your words, your pc stopped somewhere, and could not start up. the better way ...
LPC Controller Interface11/7/2009Mike
  Q: It is about weeks that i'm following for answers to this questions and i didn't find just simple ...
  A: All of these are pretty complicated components so it's difficult to explain them in a simple way ...
problem with usb ports11/6/2009Keith
  Q: i have a problem with my usb ports. how do i solve it ANSWER: Do they not work or are they just not ...
  A: Go to Control Panel> System> Device Manager> scroll down to Universal Serial Bus Controllers and ...
problem with usb ports11/6/2009Mike
  Q: i have a problem with all my usb ports. what do i do ANSWER: Without more detail I'm not sure what ...
  A: I think a virus is unlikely because viruses that cause actual computer hardware problem like that ...
Prototype Computer Build11/6/2009Keith
  Q: First, I will tell a little about my business: I am a very computer-oriented person, and know almost ...
  A: Great question! According to the computer and the BIOS (setup)there are several ways to overclock ...

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