LAB ASSIGNMENT 3

CHAPTER 5

1. Locate one Web site that lists BIOS vendors error codes. Write the URL where this

information was found.

http://www.speedguide.net/articles/bios-error-codes-1576

2. On an HP Pavillion dv2500t notebook computer, an error message appears that

states, Non-System Disk error or Disk Error. Find three recommended solutions

from HP and list them along with the URL where this information was found.

STEP 1: REMOVE THE NON-SYSTEM DISK FROM THE COMPUTER

Use the steps below to remove all non-system disks and reboot a notebook PC.

1. Disconnect any USB or 1394 (Firewire) devices that are attached to the computer.

2. Remove any CD and DVD discs from the drives.

3. If your computer has a floppy disk drive, remove any floppy disks from the drive.

4. Press and hold the Power button for 5 Seconds to turn off the PC. Then, press and

release the Power button to turn on the PC.

STEP 2: TEST THE HARD DRIVE

Use the steps below to test the hard drive in a Notebook PC using the HP Hard Drive Self

Test.

1. Plug the AC Adapter into the Notebook PC.

2. Press and hold the Power button for 5 Seconds to turn off the PC.

3. Press and hold the F10 key while you press the Power button to turn on the PC. Release

the F10 key after text is displayed on the screen of the PC.
4. After the BIOS Setup Utility is displayed, use the Right Arrow key to select the

Toolsmenu.

5. Select Hard Drive Self Test.

6. Press the Enter key to start the test.

The Hard Drive Self Test will provide an Estimated test time. A Quick test, a

Comprehensive test, and a SMART test will execute when the Enter key is pressed.

If any test fails, contact HP service and support for instructions on how to order a

replacement hard drive.

If all of the tests pass, the hard drive is not damaged. As a rule, HP will not replace a hard

drive under warranty that does not fail the HP Hard Drive Self Test.

STEP 3: REINSTALL THE WINDOWS OPERATING SYSTEM ON THE HARD

DRIVE

To reinstall the Windows XP Operating System on an HP Notebook follow the instructions

in the document HP Notebook PCs - Repairing or Reinstalling Windows XP.

STEP 4: SCHEDULE A REPAIR

If the preceding methods do not resolve the error, please contact HP to schedule a repair.

http://support.hp.com/us-en/document/c00474351

3. A customer has an Acer Aspire L100 desktop computer and the Realtek HD audio

control panel does not start and the error message Illegal System DLL Relocation

appears. What caused this problem to start after the system previously worked fine?

Sounds like sound drivers.

 Install this update to resolve an issue where the Realtek HD Audio Control Panel

may not start after you install security update KB925902 (MS07-017) and security

update KB928843 (MS07-008).

CAUSE OF ERROR MESSAGE

Turns out this error occurs when the Realtek HD Audio Control Panel by Realtek

Semiconductor Corporation is installed. This is my built-in sound card on my

computer.The HHCTRL.OCX file that is included in the Security update 928843 and

The User32.dll files that is included in Security Update 925902 have conflicting base

addresses. When Windows loaded the HHCTRL.OCX file before it loads the

User32.DLL file, the problem occurs.

The error occurs when the following third party programs or applications are

installed on a computer with Windows XP Service Pack 2 installed.

Realtek HD Audio Control Panel

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CHAPTER 6

1. Find only one (1) the latest memory module for home/personal computer from three
(3) different vendors/manufacturers.

The latest memory module for home/ personal computer is DDR4 2800MHz from

following manufacturers:

CORSAIR
 KINGSTON

G.SKILL

2. Create a table and fill in your findings for each of the memory module.

MANUFACTURERS SPECIFICATIONS
CORSAIR DDR4 2800MHz Designed for high performance

overclocking

Compatibiliy tested across X99 Series

motherboard for reliably fast

performance

Pure aluminum heat spreader for faster

heat dissipation and cooler operation

Automatic overclocking

Low-profile design fits in smaller spaces

KINGSTON DDR4 2800MHz Suitable low profile nature of overall

aesthetic

Fit under vitually any air based CPU

cooler due to their size.

Dual channel configuration

Memory chips which favour higher speeds

G.SKILL DDR4 2880MHz Extreme performance designed for

gaming and PC enthusiasts

Optimized compatibility with INTEL X99

system

Stylish Aluminum heat spreader design to

keep the memory cool

 1.2V ultra low voltage

INTEL XMP 2.0 Support