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Issue / Question
BIOS
Information and help with the computer BIOS.
Main battery
Issues and help relating to the Main battery.
FORUM
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CH000015
Each time the computer boots I receive a prompt for the time and date.
CH000037
Static resource conflict.
CH000042
How to change the LPT port within CMOS.
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How to enter the BIOS or CMOS setup.
CH000235
How to clear an unknown BIOS password.
CH000237
CMOS checksum error.
CH000238
Prompt to enter CMOS when booting computer.
CH000239
How to replace the CMOS battery.
CH000291
NVRAM cleared by jumper.
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Prompt to press F1/F2 each time computer boots.
CH000385
CMOS memory size mismatch.
CH000386
Time and date getting reset and/or losing time.
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How to backup the CMOS values.
CH000554
How to set a computers date and time.
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What is the difference between BIOS and CMOS?
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What is the memory hole at 15M-16M?
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What is the Graphic Window WR Combin in CMOS?
CH000935
What is the PCI/VGA Palette Snoop in CMOS?
CH000976
How can I reset CMOS / BIOS settings?

http:// & https://
Very important... ........must knowThe main difference between http:// and https:// isIt's all about keeping you secureHTTP stands for HyperText Transport Protocol, which is just a fancy way of saying it's a protocol (a language, in a manner of speaking) forinformation to be passed back and forth between web servers andclients.The important thing is the letter S which makes the difference betweenHTTP and HTTPS.The S (big surprise) stands for "Secure".If you visit a website or webpage, and look at the address in the web browser, it will likely begin with the following: http:///This means that the website is talking to your browser using the regular 'unsecure' language.In other words, it is possible for someone to "eavesdrop" on yourcomputer's conversation with the website.If you fill out a form on the website, someone might see the informationyou send to that site.This is why you never ever ever enter your credit card number in anhttpwebsite!But if the web address begins with https://,/ that basically means yourcomputer is talking to the website in a secure code that no one can eavesdrop on.You understand why this is so important, right?If a website ever asks you to enter your credit card information, youshould automatically look to see if the web address begins with https:///If it doesn't, there's no way you're going to enter sensitive informationlike a credit card number!http VS https

Post subject: How to Choose a Backup Storage Device

Time was, you could back up everything on your computer with floppy disks. Today, when one sound or graphics file could well be larger than a disk, it would be difficult to back up even your documents on floppies, let alone your applications. Luckily, there are better options, including Zip disks, CD writers, tape drives, and external hard disks. You can also compress your backed-up files so they take up less space. Instructions * STEP 1: Determine the quantity and approximate file sizes you will be backing up. * STEP 2: Figure out the quantity and file sizes of any documents or applications you want to archive permanently to a backup device or removable media. * STEP 3: Plan for that amount to grow in the future. * STEP 4: Figure your budget for a backup storage device and removable media to use with it. * STEP 5: Consider if you plan to archive photographs or scanned files, need portability of media or the drive itself, wish to record music for playback on other equipment, or need ease of use. Weigh these factors along with your need to back up files. * STEP 6: Figure the cost per MB of media for each drive you are considering. Zip drives themselves are cheap, but the disks are not. * STEP 7: Buy a 100MB Zip drive if you need limited storage capability (less than 1 GB). An external parallel-port or USB Zip drive provides the most versatility and portability. Buy a 250MB Zip drive if your storage needs are moderate (a few GB). * STEP 8: Buy an internal Zip drive if you will only use the drive for backup and you can install it yourself (installation fees add up). * STEP 9: Buy a CD-RW drive if your storage needs are moderate and you will regularly back up more than 500 MB of data. * STEP 10: Buy a Jaz drive or tape backup drive if you will be backing up large amounts of data regularly. * STEP 11: Buy an external hard disk if you need a lot of space, won't be keeping old backups, and you don't need portability. Tips & Warnings * Consider the capacity you need per disk. Buy a device that will let you complete your backup on as few disks as possible. * You can compress files so that they take up less space on your backup device. Some backup utilities have automatic compression options, or you can investigate compression software, such as WinZip (Windows) or StuffIt (Macintosh).