• How do I ... ?
  • Write a CD in Windows XP Home Edition or Professional?
  • Search for files in Windows XP?
  • Use System restore in Windows XP?
  • Create an FTP Server using IIS Internet Information services?
  • Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP
  • What is the normal operating temperature for a P4 3.0Ghz CPU or an AMD Athlon XP 3000+ CPU?
  • Set-up the drivers after installing Windows XP on my PC for the first time?
  • Stop 'pop-up' windows from appearing?
  • Create a custom Windows interface - lock down windows e.g. kiosk mode?
  • FLASH/update the BIOS on my ASUS MB?
  • What does the 'E', 'B' or 'EB' on a P3 CPU mean? eg: P3 800EB
  • When installing an AMD Sempron CPU - why does the BIOS detect AMD Athlon 1100?

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How do I ... ?

Write a CD in Windows XP Home Edition or Professional?

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          Search for files in Windows XP?

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Use System restore in Windows XP?

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Create an FTP Server using IIS Internet Information services?

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Create a Multiple-Boot System in Windows XP

Click here to see Microsoft Knowledgebase article Q306559

 

Expect a normal operating temperature of 45C - 57C for both the P4 3.0C GHz and AMD Athlon XP 3000+ CPU. If you can download ASUS PC PROBE(click here) You will be able to see the temperature of your system.

Here are some sample temperature images from ASUS PC Probe:

Showing CPU/MB temperature                  PC Probe Settings

 

Install the most recent drivers in the following order:

1) Chipset/Motherboard drivers (Example, VIA 4 in 1's for VIA chipsets,
Intel INF and Application Accelerator for Intel chipsets, Etc.) Do this
BEFORE loading any other driver!
2) Latest version of Direct X.
3) Latest Video Card drivers.
4) SCSI/ATA drivers
5) Lan/NIC drivers
6) Modem drivers, then any other drivers
7) Finally, install sound card drivers last.

 

Disable 'pop-ups' from appearing when I am on the internet

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Click here to see Microsoft Knowledge Base Article - 308446

 

Create a custom Windows interface - lock down windows e.g. kiosk mode?

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FLASH/update the ASUS Motherboard BIOS

WARNING!!! Update (FLASH) the BIOS only if you have problems and you are sure that the new BIOS revision will solve your problems. Careless updating may result in more problems with the motherboard!

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What does the 'E', 'B' or 'EB' on a P3 CPU mean? eg: P3 800EB

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When installing an AMD Sempron CPU - why does the BIOS detect AMD Athlon 1100 on my ASUS A7V400-MX MB? FLASH the BIOS to revision 1009 Download flash tool HERE Download BIOS HERE   Extract and copy the files AWDFLASH108.EXE and 1009.bin to a floppy disk. Turn the PC OFF and put the floppy in and hit ALT + F2 DO NOT TURN OFF THE COMPUTER DURING THE FLASH PROCESS!!!!! Computer will restart and then turn the computer OFF once in Windows. Open the case and set the Dip Switches from 100 to 166 (See Motherboard manual) Turn on the computer - the BIOS should detect the CPU as an AMD SEMPRON 2600+ DIP Switch settings: Download ASUS A7V400-MB Manual here

 

 

 

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Disclaimer: I am NOT responsible for any damages caused to your system when trying out some of the above posted tips. Use at OWN RISK, but enjoy!