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| 379600 | 2005-08-09 09:40:00 | This old comp I've got has got a 'Matrix' splash screen that covers up the POST screens so I can't identify the RAM which I want to do so I can get some more of the same type. (I've got few boxes in the shed might be compatible.) I've had a good look through "my computer" (win 98) but can't find it anywhere. Where do I remove these things? TIA. mark c |
mark c (247) | ||
| 379601 | 2005-08-09 09:43:00 | If it appears on the post screen, it wont be on the computer, it'll be an option in the BIOS. | Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 379602 | 2005-08-09 09:57:00 | Everest Home Edition should identify your RAM speed as well. POST normally only shows the RAM count, not type. |
Jen (38) | ||
| 379603 | 2005-08-09 10:07:00 | Thanks very much Speedy and Jen. I'll have a look in the BIOS. Seems wierd to me you can't identify your RAM w/out a third party program. | mark c (247) | ||
| 379604 | 2005-08-09 10:20:00 | BIOS splash screens are typical of name-branded computers... eg Compaq or Dell etc. What's yours? | Greg (193) | ||
| 379605 | 2005-08-09 10:33:00 | CompuGear Greg. And on the CD reader it says Diamond Drive. Can't find anything in the BIOS. This was a teen boy's comp, and I suspect he put the "Matrix" splash screens on. Any tips anyone about where in the BIOS I can remove it/them. It's AMI and I haven't got the manual. Then I'll get Everest or Belarc Advisor ( which I've used before). TIA mark c |
mark c (247) | ||
| 379606 | 2005-08-09 10:52:00 | You cant put it / change whats on the post screen, unless its like the logo for windows, and he replaced the logo bit with something else. (Well unless its a mobo like an ASUS, which will let u change the logo). BUT that would appear after the post screen. The option might be under the boot menu in the BIOS. Something like full screen logo in the BIOS. |
Speedy Gonzales (78) | ||
| 379607 | 2005-08-09 11:33:00 | Darn drat and carry on, couldn't find anything remotely like it in the AMI BIOS. Thanks for all the help. I think for the moment I'll just concentrate on identifying the RAM and upgrade that. Cheers. (But I will keep tinkering around in the BIOS). :) Will let you all know...............m |
mark c (247) | ||
| 379608 | 2005-08-09 14:04:00 | This is much more difficult than I thought . I've spent all the time between this post and the last one in this thread on it and haven't got anywhere . Well, haven't made any progress, apart from checking out lots of sites . It's not really a big deal but I am surprised how little info there is for getting rid of startup splash screens . This old comp I've got is from a friend's daughter's ex-flatmate and it was full of all sorts of crudware and the mouse was haemorraging with dirt and I thought he must've been a cyberdunce but somehow he ( or OK someone else) has cemented this damn Matrix splashware into startup before windows starts (thanks speedy) . Now it's got me irritated and puzzled . Just FYI . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . m |
mark c (247) | ||
| 379609 | 2005-08-09 15:16:00 | www.annoyances.org http://www.startupscreen.net/ www.nucleus.com And for the RAM, just pull it out carry it to the shop and ask for more like this only bigger. |
Rob99 (151) | ||
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