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Why does my Asus occasionally behave as if it has no goddam sense?

jbickers — Sat, 14 Nov 2009 19:11:32 -0800

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How can you make XP Pro to run USB ports at 2.0 speed?

yggdrasil — Sat, 03 Oct 2009 09:23:58 -0800

Why are my netbook's USB 2.0 ports running at 1.1 speed under XP Pro, and what can I do to fix this? I have an Asus EEE 1000HA netbook that originally came with XP Home. I installed XP Pro, including complete patches, upgrades, updates, and current service packs, and have been happily computing for almost a year.

I recently noticed that whenever I plug in a USB device (be it external hard drive, disk drive, TV receiver stick, or flash drive), XP pops up a warning that the device could run faster if I'd only use the right 2.0 port. Problem: all three USB ports purport to be 2.0, but none of them are. Now that I think back, I think it has done this since the beginning, so it's not a recent development.

I'm running completely updated XP Pro and a current version of the BIOS (and no, the standard fix to turn "OS installation" in the BIOS to "complete" is not an option in this BIOS version). I've tried uninstalling all the USB devices and let Windows discover and install them, but they're still 1.1. But I know that the hardware is 2.0 compatible because both on-board camera and flash reader work - camera doesn't work at 1.1, and the flash reader runs at 2.0 speed (or at least a hell of a lot faster than the USB stick). [It's not a difference in media: same microSD card in USB stick is hella-slow, but stick it into the flash reader inside the SD adapter, and it's full speed ahead). So the 2.0 USB hardware is on-board.

I've spent more than an hour with ASUS tech support, and they say that they don't have a patch, and that it's actually a known issue with XP, and to try calling MS. I'm abroad for the next 3 months, so I really don't want to have to pay international long distance to be parked in on-hold-telephone-tree-hell at MS.

So does anyone have a work around or patch? (I can't install a linux distribution because I need to be able to run my law school's exam software... otherwise, I'd be all about it...)

What's wrong with my netbook's wireless?

fearthehat — Wed, 17 Jun 2009 22:21:46 -0800

What's wrong with the wireless on my netbook and how can I fix it? Does anyone know what could be wrong with the wireless internet on my EEE PC 900 HA netbook?

In both Windows XP SP3 (with drivers installed) and Ubuntu 9.04 Netbook Remix I have been able to view wireless networks and connect to them. However, once I am connected to the network programs are either completely unable to get online. Internet Explorer gives me "No internet connection is available from this computer" messages, and Firefox just gives the standard "Page not found" notice. If they can connect, things download very slowly (we're talking around two minutes just to download the Google frontpage) and the connection only lasts for a few minutes before failing completely.

I've had problems both at home and on the wireless networks at my university and in public places. My home network is run on an AirPort Express with WPA2 Personal encryption. I've tried altering the encryption scheme but it doesn't seem to make any difference. I routinely use other wi-fi devices at home without any problems (discounting the crummy internet in my part of the world, which is another topic entirely...)

So any opinions as to what the problem is? Is it just crappy hardware, or is there something defective? I'm really eager to find a solution (preferably one that doesn't cost much), as without reliable wireless the netbook is pretty much useless, and the best I can hope for is to sell it at a loss.

Thanks in advance!

Help me pimp my new eee pc.

SuperErin — Thu, 11 Jun 2009 11:58:29 -0800

I just bought an asus eee pc from woot.com (here's the link so you can see the specs.) I need suggestions. I'm planning to install the ubuntu netbook remix. Any thoughts on that?

Any other recommendations for improving the eee? adding memory, programs, peripherals?

I've been using the same notebook since 2003, so i'm excited about my new toy.

Thanks for your help!

Diagnose my laptop...

geos — Fri, 15 May 2009 14:58:39 -0800

When I turn on my Asus A8Jm (NVIDIA go7600) laptop, I get a strangely beautiful cross-hatching of colored lines. This sounds like a fried video card, right? Luckily, the card is replaceable... how likely is that this is the only problem and replacing the card will fix things?

Slower than a three-toed sloth at a narcolepsy convention

sister nunchaku of love and mercy — Mon, 30 Mar 2009 08:26:46 -0800

GeekFilter: I just bought an Asus eee PC 900 (the model with the 16 GB HD). I needed a spare laptop fast, since my MacBook Pro had a mishap on the road and has to be repaired. I bought the eee at Best Buy, so it's running Win XP and not Linux. Problem: it's very slow. Question: should I return it, or put Linux on it when I get home? I'm traveling and am at my parents' house for a few more days. There's no Best Buy near where I live, so I need to return the eee PC here if I'm not going to keep it.

Will installing Linux fix teh_slow? I'm geeky enough to do it. I've wanted a eee for a while, so I'd really like to keep it if possible. I've heard some non-positive things about the 900/16 GB, though.

If I keep it, any suggestions for which Linux distro to put on it?

Thanks in advance, hive mind.

Windows Vista Doesn't Work with VGA to HDMI Converter Box

ao4047 — Fri, 09 Jan 2009 11:46:02 -0800

We have an HP Slimline machine running video with an Nvidia Geforce 6150 SE graphics card. We are wanting to use a VGA->HDMI box to convert the video output of the desktop and connect it to our television: 1) We know the VGA->HDMI box works correctly.

We tested with an Asus EEE Laptop running Windows XP and the video successfully outputs to the TV.

We tested with a Macbook Pro laptop and the video successfully outputs to the TV.

2) We know the HP Slimline desktop works sometimes.

When we boot up the desktop the 'HP INVENT' splash screen shows on the tv.

Then, the green status bar with 'Microsoft Corporation' displays.

Then, something happens to the video and the signal stops. I'm guessing that once the boot begins and then Vista settles in something is interfering with the signal being sent to the the VGA->HDMI box.

Any ideas? Thanks!

I found this previous thread but I think we're a bit further along in our testing.

Can I SLI my video cards without the original bridge?

burnfirewalls — Sun, 23 Nov 2008 22:06:33 -0800

Where can I get an SLI bridge to connect two nVidia GeForce 7600 GTs? My schweet box (tm) has an Asus P5B Deluxe that I got a year and a half ago. It runs great, but unfortunately the motherboard package did not include the necessary SLI bridge. I contacted ASUS and they were completely unhelpful. I know I've let this sit a long time, but is there a way I can purchase a compatible SLI bridge for my motherboard/video cards, and how much am I looking at spending? Will I get a performance boost for Team Fortress 2 and Left 4 Dead?

Netbook eats my documents

superbird — Wed, 19 Nov 2008 10:20:25 -0800

What the heck did my Asus EEE do to my documents? So, I was working on a paper, saving changes every 2 minutes, and then I copied a large file onto my usb drive. I removed the drive, put the drive back in, and tried to bring up my paper. Everything was gone except for the large file!

I then realized I had to delete the usb from the file manager and put it back in. But once I had done that, it had old versions of the files on there. Is there anyway I can recover the changes I'd made and saved?

Where did the saved changes go? to the realm of nowhere?

B&M Asus sellers?

mad bomber what bombs at midnight — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 14:50:17 -0800

Where can I find an Asus eee pc tonight? I'm leaving on an extended business trip overseas in a day and I just decided to bring a laptop. I'm sold on the Asus eee pc, but I can't find one at any B&M stores in town.

Reluctantly, I will also ask for recommendations for other linux-compatible UMPC's, as long as I can find them stat.

Turning EEE 900 into central media server on wired network?

ofthestrait — Thu, 07 Aug 2008 08:29:11 -0800

Best solution for a central media server in an apartment with a wired network on the free/cheap? more details inside. So my friends and I got a great number in the housing lottery at my school and next year we're going to have our own suite with a common room. I'm trying to come up with a way for us to be able access everyone's music and movies in the common room from the TV. I'm wondering about what other people might use in this situation - it seems like there is a plethora of media-server software out there.

I'd like to be able to use an Asus EEE 900 (currently running Ubuntu) as the computer in the living room that will be hooked up to the television. Everyone has their own ethernet port in the room so I'll be able to use the dorm wired network to connect me and my friend's computers (all Macs) to the common room computer. I'd also like to be able to use a remote to control the setup. And I'd like to do this with free software if possible. I'm pretty technically minded, so don't let that be an obstacle. Also, could this be done better with a Xbox/Wii/PS3? We're thinking about getting one of these systems.

PS. any other cool stuff I could do with this? like, could people "log in" to their computer and use it from the living room? It seems like there should be a fair amount of bandwidth to do this but I wouldn't know where to start.

Bluetooth Automatic Syncing Between Laptops

0bvious — Wed, 09 Jul 2008 15:35:59 -0800

Syncing between laptops: How can I easily and automatically sync files and documents between two laptops using Bluetooth? Ideally I want to load up one machine in the vicinity of the other and have all my recent data (documents/data/RSS feeds etc.) syncronised with NO hassle. Any good apps out there? I already have a not-very-portable WinXP laptop, with bluetooth. I am also awaiting arrival of a new ASUS EEE PC. I will probably end up installing Windows XP on it, but might opt to stick with Linux.

The internal Bluetooth was a key component of my purchase.

I am interested in using the Asus as a portable addition to my writing and reading routines. I'd love to load it up and have all my recent file changes synced on both machines without me doing anything. Just like the way iTunes syncs my iPod, but with Bluetooth as a sweet bonus.

I would also LOVE for all recent RSS feeds to be downloaded in FULL and sent to the Asus, ready for me to read on the train.

Any hints would sure be grand

Buy Asus 901 EEE PC in London?

bollockovnikov — Mon, 07 Jul 2008 23:46:10 -0800

EEE PC Filter: Where can I buy one of the new Asus 901 EEE PCs, in London? Preferably today. I can go to central London, near Tottenham Court Road maybe? But I live in North East London.

Any ideas? Cheers

Should I buy an eee PC?

smithmac_99 — Fri, 27 Jun 2008 13:01:59 -0800

How do I get DVD video onto a optical driveless PC? So I'm thinking about getting one of those mini laptops such as an ASUS eeePC or some such. My main concern is the lack of an optical drive. I think it's a little silly to buy an external optical drive that you have to lug around with you if you want to watch DVD's.

So actually, I have a couple of questions and if you own one of those eees, I'd love your input.

1) Is it possible to compress a DVD movie on my mac, transfer it to a USB flash drive and watch it on an eee?

2) Does the battery life on one of these computers even make it possible to watch a movie while travelling?

3) The new eee 1000H actually can be configured with a 80gig hard drive. Would this be the way to go over one of the smaller ssd drives?

4)I'm a total linux retard. Is it tough to learn? Should I get one with XP? Will my mac play nicely with both or either?

Thanks for your help!

San DiEee901

Akeem — Mon, 09 Jun 2008 05:04:17 -0800

Where can I find an Asus Eee 901 in San Diego close to the convenion center? Will they be available by June 21? I'll be at BIO 2008 next week in San Diego; I would like to pick up an Eee 901 while I'm in the US but find different reports on its availability (June 3, June, July). Would I have to travel to the outskirts of the city to the big electronic stores or are there any that stock Eee's near the center ?

How difficult would it be to get your hands on the new model once it launches? Do you have to reserve one beforehand?

Can I expect difficulties travelling with this US purchased item through customs to Europe ? Would I have to pay import taxes ?

Where can I find an Asus EEE Laptop in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area?

matkline — Thu, 10 Apr 2008 12:09:11 -0800

Where can I find an Asus EEE Laptop in the Raleigh/Durham/Chapel Hill area? (I'd really prefer to try one out before buying online.)

How can I connect to my university's VPN network?

jordanian2 — Thu, 14 Feb 2008 16:53:32 -0800

I'm trying to connect to my university's wireless network with VPN. I keep getting a 619 or 721 error. This is with a new laptop that has Windows XP Pro SP3 on it. How can I fix this problem?

Eee PC?

dersins — Mon, 21 Jan 2008 09:16:59 -0800

Do I want an Asus Eee PC? I'd love to have an ultra portable (fits in my coat pocket?), ultra cheap computer for writing and internetting. Is the Eee the machine for me, or is the keyboard too small to type on for extended periods of time? (My hands aren't ginormous or anything, but they're not exactly dainty, either.) Anyone have any experience trying to write on one? Any alternate suggestions at a similar price point?

webcam for EEE?

shotgunbooty — Fri, 14 Dec 2007 09:12:25 -0800

Webcam that is compatible with the Asus EEE surf? Or any webcam that will work with linux. Preferably out of box, plug in and go, with no software to install (the asus has no cd/dvd drive).

Asus EEE in Chicago?

AceRock — Wed, 12 Dec 2007 12:48:09 -0800

Where to get an Asus EEE in Chicago? I want to buy the white one for the SO for xmas, but newegg seems to be out of stock. Need to find one to pick up in Chicago, or alternatively, another reputable online vendor that can get me one by xmas eve guaranteed. Help!

Are the external graphics cards here yet?

IndigoRain — Fri, 02 Nov 2007 10:51:58 -0800

Questions about external graphics cards such as the Asus XG Station. The only thing keeping me from gaming on my laptop, according to System Requirements Lab, is the crappy Intel onboard graphics card - specifically, the lack of T&L. (When I bought my laptop, it was all I could afford. I still can't really afford a gaming laptop.)

I've read about external graphics cards meant for laptops, such as the Asus XG station. However, searching leads me to previews, and even a few reviews, but I can't find anywhere to purchase it. It was supposed to be released at the beginning of Q2 2007. I've also read in varying articles that it would cost from $500 to sub-$200.

Does anyone have any updated info on when it will release? (I will try contacting Asus as well, but I'm having a hard time finding out how to contact them if I don't already have a product that I need support for.) Or, are there any alternative external graphics cards that are currently available? Searching Google leads me to mentions of ATI making one, as well as some MSI creation, but I've never heard of MSI before. Finally, does anyone have any personal experience with any of these cards?

Low Cost Laptop War!

Happy Dave — Fri, 19 Oct 2007 14:22:01 -0800

Low-cost, bare-bones, all I wanna do is type - recommend me a low-cost, take-anywhere laptop alternative. Hey Mefites,

I've been thinking about getting a low-cost, portable laptop alternative. I'm a writer by trade, in corporate comms at the moment, and also doing my own stuff, and have both a reasonably recent work Windows laptop and a MacBook at home. I love my MacBook, which I use for the standard home blend of DVD watching, surfing and noodling around with my own projects. I also love Mac software, especially Scrivener, but this is a pretty pricy bit of kit. In fact, looking around the room right now, I believe it's the most expensive thing I own.

Therefore, I'm fairly reluctant to tote it around in my bag and take it out while sitting on the train for my 45 minute commute (each way), and in the many other spots of 'dead time' I have, travelling or waiting around for something.

So I started looking around, and have found a few options. I'd dearly like to get an XO (AKA the OLPC computer) with the Give 1 Get 1 program, but a) I'm not in the US, so can't and b) that teeny kiddy keyboard would make it unusable for sustained typing with my great galumphing adult hands. I've also toyed with getting a Neo or the slightly more featureful Dana (crazily long battery life, single task machines with no distractions), but those little non-backlit screens look like they might suck substantially in the eyestrain department, and here in the UK the basic Neo is nearly £200, which is a bit much for 2Mb of memory and no backlight.

Then there's the new Linux-powered mini-notebooks coming out, things like the Eee, which are in the £130 region (assuming I can order one from abroad), and a bit more advanced.

So, hive mind, what are your thoughts - wait a few months to see what comes up in the mini-Linux-laptop arena? Wait for OLPC to come up with an adult-sized consumer product to bankroll the 3rd world project? Buy a Neo?

Will this be good computer?

DJWeezy — Wed, 18 Jul 2007 21:51:27 -0800

I am building a new computer and was wondering if this setup seems good I already have the OS, case/power supply, and video card more details after break. previously Optical Drive - SAMSUNG Black 18X DVD+R 8X DVD+RW 8X DVD+R DL 18X DVD-R 6X DVD-RW 12X DVD-RAM 16X DVD-ROM 48X CD-R 32X CD-RW 48X CD-ROM 2MB Cache SATA DVD Burner With LightScribe Technology - OEM

Hard Drive - Seagate Barracuda 7200.10 ST3320620AS (Perpendicular Recording Technology) 320GB 7200 RPM 16MB Cache SATA 3.0Gb/s Hard Drive - OEM

Memory - CORSAIR XMS2 2GB (2 x 1GB) 240-Pin DDR2 SDRAM DDR2 800 (PC2 6400) Dual Channel Kit Desktop Memory - Retail

Motherboard - ASUS P5N32-SLI Premium/WiFi-AP LGA 775 NVIDIA nForce 590 SLI ATX Intel Motherboard - Retail

Processor -Intel Core 2 Duo E6400 Conroe 2.13GHz 2M shared L2 Cache LGA 775 Processor - Retail

OS - Microsoft Windows Xp Professional I already have this.

Case - Alienware MJ-12 Mid-Tower ATX Case with 700 Watt Power Supply Aslo already have this

Video Card - 3D Fuzion GeForce FX 5500 Video Card, PCI, 256MB DDR - I got this last year for christmas i think i dont really want to spend the money on a new one and wont be gaming so i hope it will be fine

How to make my router work with new settings ASUS AM604g

complience — Tue, 24 Apr 2007 17:31:46 -0800

How to make my router work with new settings ASUS AM604g I recently bought a new ADSL+2 Router, a lovely ASUS AM604g
It worked really well for a couple of months, but then i changed ADSL suppliers to a new much faster provider.

They use a totaly different system to my old ISP, so ive had to change all the settings.

The settings I selected are

UBR without PCR

Encapsulation: Bridged Connection with LLC

Not sure what any of that really means.. but it works the router starts to recieve an ADSL singal and you can surf the web.

The only problem is it seems to disable my internal LAN, none of the other computers on my network can use the router to access the web, and even stranger the main computer can not access the router settings.

It seems the new settings activate some kind of firewalling protocals that block all incomming requests.

Not sure if this question is a bit too techinical for meta.. but any help much appreicated.

my ISP give you their own router to use (and i am right now, and it works fine) but i want to use my own, they won't help me with that.

and ASUS just told me to press the reset button.. (thanks ASUS)

Cheap NAS: Linksys or ASUS or?

gentle — Tue, 19 Sep 2006 14:50:25 -0800

Linksys NSLU2 or ASUS WL-500G? I am looking for a wireless, cheap (around $100), Unix-based NAS solution that will let me plug in a couple of USB or SATA drives and do things like serve SSH and run BitTorrent. Both the NSLU2 and the ASUS seem to allow uploading custom firmware to run customized Linux distros like OpenWRT and OpenSlug. I am perfectly comfortable with firmware-fiddling and CPU overclocking, but I'm concerned that such hacks are not mature, and that a lot of my time would be spent on getting the thing to run smoothly. Based on your actual experience with these products, how do they fare in terms of performance and stability? The WRT stuff seems all the rage these days; is NSLU2 (which seems to have been launched in 2004) getting old?

(I was also looking at the Linksys WRTSL54GS, but it is not available here in Norway yet. The other WRT* products aren't appropriate to me since they don't have the USB storage support. The Buffalo LinkStation, mentioned in an earlier thread, does not seem to be sold in my country.)