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| 24289 | 2001-11-12 23:17:00 | I got Jetway 531cf MB with AMD K6/2 500Mhz processor with 64Mb RAM, running win98. I had it for 6mths now. Until 4 weeks ago it was running fine. But some how it started running slow, specially internet. When I click on a link, it takes few seconds b4 it decides to do anything with my request. (Can't see any activity on the connection icon in the system tray.) I downloaded program called Sandra from SiSoft, which tells me my SMBIOS/DMI information may be inaccurate. It also tells me a SMBIOS/DMI 2.3 or later compliant BIOS is recommended. Can some one tell me what does this mean in simple English. Thank you so much for your help. |
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| 24290 | 2001-11-12 23:59:00 | Your PC is showing signs of Alzheimers. Basically, all PCs are designed to slow down over time. Each time you turn it on, it slows down by 1MHz. As time goes on, you feel the machine is taking longer to do things. This way, the manufacturers know they will get you back eventually. It's true, believe me. I read it somewhere. Robo. |
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| 24291 | 2001-11-13 00:19:00 | Yeah! And they lose a few k of RAM every time too, then lie to you in the memory check at startup. Devious critters. | Guest (0) | ||
| 24292 | 2001-11-13 00:20:00 | Rob, so going by your reasoning the Cyrix 333 that I'm using should be down at around -200MHz JM |
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| 24293 | 2001-11-13 01:52:00 | Well, the SMBIOS bit. This stands for System Management BIOS. I understand this arrived around 1998? A sort of swept-up more intelligent BIOS standard. I understand that most SiSoft Sandra reports will probably say there could be innaccuracy in SMBIOS/DMI information, because the data has not been correctly entered, especially with home built systems and those from your local corner assembler, eg manufacturer and model, case style. Its nothing at all to worry about. Sandra will always tell you to upgrade to the latest bios or driver or whatever, again nothing to be all that concerned about, at least until other avenues have been explored. In the first instance to help bring back speed have a good spring clean and get rid of junk files, free up disk space and check that your swap file has enough headroom. Use the utilities in System Tools; Disk Cleanup, Scandisk, Disk Defragmenter, the last two run them from safe mode. Cheers |
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| 24294 | 2001-11-13 02:10:00 | Here is some 'light'reading on the SMBIOS/DMI standard. www.dmtf.org Dont anyone ask what it means. |
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| 24295 | 2001-11-13 04:38:00 | Rob is right about PC Alks-highmers or however you spell it! A good format and reinstall is a good alternative for steriods and guaranteed to put the spring back in its step. Just a thought -- do you empty your internet temporary files and history regularly? They are notorius for slowing things down if the settings are set too high. Go to Tools, Options and under the General tab click on Delete Files and Clear History. |
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| 24296 | 2001-11-13 06:31:00 | I have the same mobo, cpu a bit more ram. Sisoft report the same. As Terry says just means Sisoft isnt sure wot you got re bios etc. My connection is ok. In addition suggest you look at recently installed software or men digging holes in the street easier get Telecom to check your lines, worked wonders for my connection couple years back. Happy hunting mm8 |
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| 24297 | 2001-11-13 21:58:00 | You kidding right? | Guest (0) | ||
| 24298 | 2001-11-13 22:01:00 | I have re-formated HD. Re-install basic programs, yet no joy. | Guest (0) | ||
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