Help me with Son's computer please?
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#1 Help me with Son's computer please?
He is 14 today and we bought a puter off ebay
here is a picture of the back, non of these fit out monitor leed. Which one is for a monitor and what is the connection called?
thanks in advance.
here is a picture of the back, non of these fit out monitor leed. Which one is for a monitor and what is the connection called?
thanks in advance.
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Lower piccy, high up, you've got three colour coded connections (green/pink/blue) - those are the audio in/outs.
Below them, in the first add on slot, is a DVI connector - that's it - it's the computer equivalent of an HDMI connection.
Below them, in the first add on slot, is a DVI connector - that's it - it's the computer equivalent of an HDMI connection.
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Some monitors have a DVI and the more normal connection.
I had the same problem when I purchased my back up computer.
I had the same problem when I purchased my back up computer.
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Thanks guys I have ordered a Lead, seems I have same receptical on the monitor.
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I reckon the DVI connection is now the more normal connection, as opposed to the older VGA connection.
I reckon the DVI connection is now the more normal connection, as opposed to the older VGA connection.
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My new TV has got a VGA socket for the computer input.
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So does mine - although it's superfluous if you've got a HDMI output from yer 'puter.pre65 wrote:My new TV has got a VGA socket for the computer input.
Sumfink like this would do the job wiv a telly wot has HDMI inputs
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Thank you got it working .
had to unplug and replug the memory to cancel a red light beep error.
found there is no wifi on board. (I suppose that is normal)
managed to load ubuntu 11.4 on it.
it has alicense for xp professional hp if anyone can send me a proper not a dosgy xp pro install disk I am legitimately entightled to install it. Can pm you my product key if you wish.
though personally I am happy with ubuntu these days my son would probably like Windows. THe schools have done a good job of indoctrination. Probably because Microsoft support them with freebies so that the kids fell helpless without microsoft products.
or am I just being a grumpy old man?
The synic in me says, now we know the truth about Rupert Murdock can we trust anyone who has reached the toP? Gates included!
had to unplug and replug the memory to cancel a red light beep error.
found there is no wifi on board. (I suppose that is normal)
managed to load ubuntu 11.4 on it.
it has alicense for xp professional hp if anyone can send me a proper not a dosgy xp pro install disk I am legitimately entightled to install it. Can pm you my product key if you wish.
though personally I am happy with ubuntu these days my son would probably like Windows. THe schools have done a good job of indoctrination. Probably because Microsoft support them with freebies so that the kids fell helpless without microsoft products.
or am I just being a grumpy old man?
The synic in me says, now we know the truth about Rupert Murdock can we trust anyone who has reached the toP? Gates included!
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I can send you a copy of XP Pro if you wish, if you'd like that PM me your name and address.
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much appreciated thanks.