...Troubleshooting Graphics Drivers Not all operating systems are created equally. Microsoft’s testing lab has an extensive amount of resources pertaining to today’s top leading manufacturers to ensure compatibility with Microsoft operating systems and other software. As such with the wide assortment of graphics cards or adapters ensure optimal performance and usability. However, there are instances where a display issue may be caused by and fixed by Microsoft or the manufacturer by way of the graphics adapter’s drivers. Troubleshooting a video problem is a straightforward process with a limited number of issues. First off, the graphics adapter’s driver is either corrupt or improperly installed under a different version. For example, downloading and installing a driver for an x64- based system when the actual architecture is an x86-based version of Windows 7 and vice versa. Secondly, the issue may be caused by the user improperly installing the graphics adapter. And thirdly, the adapter may not be compatible with Windows 7 either. Your video card must have a display driver installed in order to do anything but the most basic drawing to the screen. If you're having any problems with your video card, one of the first things you should do is download the latest display driver, uninstall the current display driver, and then install the new driver you downloaded. This can make lots of problems disappear. There is no point in spending time trying to trace down the cause of video...
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...could be many problems in this scenario. He has purchased a graphic driver which is giving him problems on his computer. He’s taken precautions of updating the drivers from the manufacturer’s site and restarting is computer. Now, since those steps have been taken, his display is replaced by an incomprehensible noise. Problems from this point could be that there could be some loose wiring, faulty hardware from the manufacturer, incompatibility issues, or etc. The list could go on. From this point you would have to check everything for a diagnosis. Before you open the computer up and become a technician, you would want to see if there are any software issues that could resolve the problem first. See if all drivers are correct and compatible with your system. Check the manufacturer website to make sure the graphic adapter is compatible with your system. You could run the Start Menu>Settings>Control Panel. You could also run Systems>Hardware>Device Manager>Display Adapters to see if there is a problem with the adapter through the device manager. In most cases, a question mark would appear on the name of your adapter. Afterwards, you would double click the adapter driver, click on the General Tab, then proceed to click the Troubleshooting tab. You also have four options with the driver also. Obtain the driver details, Update the driver, Roll Back the driver, or uninstall the driver. You could also run your computer in Safe Mode to try to...
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...Nick Rabish NT1230 Ibrahim Troubleshooting Graphics Drivers The problem is that graphic adapters are much more complex drivers making them more problematic because the device driver is likely to be revised more often, the device is less likely to be included with the operating system, and it is more likely to cause compatibility or functioning problems. When you update a device driver in Windows 7 it is not uncommon for new drivers to cause more problems than they solve. If the device involved is a graphics adapter, a bad driver could prevent the system from functioning. To troubleshoot hardware or driver problems, here are some techniques: * Open the Properties sheet for the device and check the Device Status box on the General tab. If the device is malfunctioning, this tab informs you of its status and enables you to launch a troubleshooter. * Open the Device Manager and delete the device entirely. Then restart the system and allow Windows 7 to detect and install the device over again. This process will cause Windows 7 to re-allocate hardware resources to the device, which could resolve the problem if it was caused by a hardware resource conflict. * If the device or driver malfunction prevents the system from running properly, as in the case of a bad graphics drive that prevents an image from appearing on the screen, you can start the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key as the system starts. Safe Mode loads the operating system with a minimal set...
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...Client-Server Networking I_V1.0 Module 2 Analysis Troubleshooting Graphics Drivers The problem is that graphics adapters are much more complex drivers making them more problematic because the device driver is likely to be revised more often, the device driver is less likely to be included with the operating system, and it is more likely to cause compatibility or functionality problems. When you update a device driver in Windows 7 it is not uncommon for new drivers to cause more problems than they solve. If the device involved is a graphics adapter, a bad driver could prevent the system from functioning. To troubleshoot hardware or driver problems, here are some techniques: • Open the Properties sheet for the device and check the Device Status box on the General tab. If the device is malfunctioning, this tab informs you of its status and enables you to launch a troubleshooter. • Open the Device Manager and delete the device entirely. Then restart the system and allow Windows 7 to detect and install the device over again. This process will cause Windows to re-allocate hardware resources to the device, which could resolve the problem if it was caused by a hardware resource conflict. • If the device or driver malfunction prevents the system from running properly, as in the case of a bad graphics driver that prevents an image from appearing on the screen, you can start the computer in Safe Mode by pressing the F8 key as the system starts. Safe Mode loads the operating system...
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...Shaw 01/12/2016 Graphic Drivers Scenario Solution to resolve the problem the computer must be restarted in safe mode, hold F8 when computer restarts, the graphic adapter must be rolled back to a previous state then troubleshoot. An older driver update maybe be able to fix software problems Safe Mode Safe Mode is a troubleshooting tool used to allow the user to start computer in a limit state with only the basics running this allows user to remove or roll back drivers Windows 7 Configuration (Custom lab Manual Exam 70-680). A user asks you to troubleshoot his Windows 7 workstation, which is behaving erratically. He has recently purchased and installed a new graphics adapter, and ever since then, he sees occasional wavy lines in the display. You run Device Manager on the system and note the manufacturer, model, and version number of the device driver for the graphics adapter. Then, you check the adapter manufacturer’s web site and discover that there is a new driver available for the adapter. After downloading and installing the driver update, you restart the system. The system appears to start normally, except that the graphical interface has been replaced by incomprehensible noise. Because you can’t see the display, you can’t work with the system. What should you do return the computer to an operational state? The new graphic adapter is most likely interfering with current devices. Boot Windows 7 into safe mode, then use generic driver, and remove the driver from Add Remove...
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...Topic 1: The Input/Output Process 1) Definition Motherboard, CPU, RAM, Hard drive, Graphics Card, NIC Card, Power Supply, and ROM Drive 2) Application I/O processes is basically how the devices communicate so they can work together. For example when you plug in a USB device the computer has to find a driver. That driver is like a translator for the USB device so the computer understands what the USB device is doing. 3) Troubleshooting The most common issue is that either the driver is corrupted or the driver is the incorrect one. To fix this use the disk the printer came with and reinstall the driver or go to the products website and download the driver for that product and model. Topic 2: The OSI Model 1) Definition The OSI model is a conceptual model that characterizes and standardizes the internal functions of a communication system by partitioning it into abstraction layers. 2) Application 3) Troubleshooting Topic 3: SOHO Broadband 1) Definition The current available broadband solutions are cable, dialup(IDSN), satellite, ADSL(much like dialup) but higher rates 1500Kbps down and 256Kbps up,DSL(carries signal as digtal without have to convert it from analog and its faster) and wireless (Verizon ect) 2) Application I would use a wireless network that would allow everything to hook up to my network. 3) Troubleshooting I would start checking to see if it is network wide or certain sections of the network. If it is the entire network I would start looking...
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...Microsoft Age of Empires III Readme File September 2005 Welcome to Microsoft® Age of Empires® III! This file contains information to help you install Age of Empires III. It also includes late-breaking information not included in the manual or in-game Help. CONTENTS A. Installing Age of Empires III B. Starting Age of Empires III C. Getting Help D. What's on the Disc? E. Multiplayer Guide F. Shortcut Keys G. Manual Corrections H. Gameplay Troubleshooting I. DirectX Troubleshooting J. Video Troubleshooting K. CD-ROM Drive Troubleshooting L. Audio Troubleshooting M. Processor Troubleshooting N. Performance Troubleshooting O. Multiplayer Troubleshooting P. Age of Empires III Information A. Installing Age of Empires III To install Age of Empires III, you must have administrator rights on your computer and your computer must be running Microsoft Windows® XP. To install Age of Empires III · Insert the Age of Empires III disc into the disc drive. If AutoPlay is enabled, the installation menu will appear; click Install, and then follow the on-screen prompts. —or— · If AutoPlay is disabled, on the Start menu, click My Computer. In the My Computer window, double-click the disc drive icon, and then double-click Setup.exe. On the Setup screen, click Install, and then follow the on-screen prompts. B. Starting Age of Empires III You must have the Age of Empires III disc 1 in your disc drive to play. To start Age of Empires III · Insert the...
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...Microsoft Age of Empires III Readme File September 2005 Welcome to Microsoft® Age of Empires® III! This file contains information to help you install Age of Empires III. It also includes late-breaking information not included in the manual or in-game Help. CONTENTS A. Installing Age of Empires III B. Starting Age of Empires III C. Getting Help D. What's on the Disc? E. Multiplayer Guide F. Shortcut Keys G. Manual Corrections H. Gameplay Troubleshooting I. DirectX Troubleshooting J. Video Troubleshooting K. CD-ROM Drive Troubleshooting L. Audio Troubleshooting M. Processor Troubleshooting N. Performance Troubleshooting O. Multiplayer Troubleshooting P. Age of Empires III Information A. Installing Age of Empires III To install Age of Empires III, you must have administrator rights on your computer and your computer must be running Microsoft Windows® XP. To install Age of Empires III · Insert the Age of Empires III disc into the disc drive. If AutoPlay is enabled, the installation menu will appear; click Install, and then follow the on-screen prompts. —or— · If AutoPlay is disabled, on the Start menu, click My Computer. In the My Computer window, double-click the disc drive icon, and then double-click Setup.exe. On the Setup screen, click Install, and then follow the on-screen prompts. B. Starting Age of Empires III You must have the Age of Empires III disc 1 in your disc drive to play. To start Age of Empires III · Insert the...
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...can open almost all PC files and can coexist on local networks with PCs Such as doc, .exe, .xls, and others. Software exists for other file types. Mac can also run Windows for 100% compatibility. PC cannot open Mac-based files but if proper software is downloaded there is a possibility you can read or even write Mac-based files. If you are looking more for a gaming system a PC would be the better. The library of games available for the PC is exhaustive, and hardware specifically tweaked for gaming performance is much more readily available for Windows. The array of graphics cards and upgradability also favor Windows-based computers. Both systems have many comparable features. To me I think it comes down to a personal preference on what you are looking for or want in a system. I only own and have and use Window based systems where as I have friends who buy Apple everything. Windows 7 Training and Troubleshooting 1....
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...Complete the following sentences by writing the correct word or words in the blanks provided. 1. By default, Windows 7 standard users are permitted to install Plug and Play devices only if their drivers are __________. digitally signed P137 2. The debilitating condition in which files are stored as clusters scattered all over a disk is called __________. Fragmentation P126 3. The file system included in Windows 7 that is specifically designed for use on flash drives is called __________. exFAT P111 4. Technically speaking, you create _________ on basic disks and __________ on dynamic disks. partitions, volumes P107 5. In Windows 7, the ___________ file system is limited the volumes no larger than 32 gigabytes. FAT32 P111 6. The digital signature of a driver consists of a __________ that is appended to the driver itself before publication. Checksum 137 7. To create a fourth primary partition on a basic disk, you must use the __________ utility. DiskPart P125 8. To extend or shrink a partition on a basic disk, you must be a member of the __________ or __________ group. Administrators or Backup Operators P1222 9. The default partition style used by Windows 7 on an x86 computer is __________. MBR P117 10. All digitally signed drivers have undergone __________ testing. Windows Hardware Quality Lab P139 True / False 1. There is no way to create a fourth primary partition on a basic disk in Windows 7. a. ...
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...Tadesse, Yared Assefa yareda2@gmail.com 240-423-8250 July 28, 2013 Dear Sir/Madam, I have graduated with a BSC Degree on Management Information System (MIS). I have taken trainings on Graphics design, ARC-GIS, VDO-fleet management, Microsoft, Dell, Kaspersky, VMware… and also I am a master’s program student at Virginia international university in field of MIS. I have worked as Technical consultant & engineer and this has enabled me to know my real potential for such a responsible position and where I can reach in the future. I am a conscientious person who works hard and pays attention to details. I'm flexible, good in communication, quick to pick up new skills and eager to learn from others. I also have lots of ideas and enthusiasm. I am looking forward to meeting you as soon as I am considered to further discuss my qualifications and experience. You may reach me at this number, 240-423-8250. Thank you for your consideration & I look forward to hearing from you soon. Yours Sincerely, Tadesse, Yared Assefa 0 Date – July/28/2013 CURRICULUM VITAE YARED ASSEFA TADESSE Nationality: Ethiopian Sex: Male Date of Birth: 1974 E.C Contact Numbers: 240-423-8250 Email: yareda2@gmail.com KEY QUALIFICATION AND EXPERTISE SUMMARY Recently I work as a Technical Consultant and Engineer position in one of the leading IT solution provider in Ethiopia creative computer systems. I have a BSC degree in Management Information System (MIS). While working in this position, I have been...
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...for Accelerated Graphics Port, the AGP is based on the PCI but is designed for graphics. The AGP uses point to point channels to communicate with the graphics cards improving both the look and the speed of the computer graphics. RAM RAM (random access...
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...file contains information to help you troubleshoot issues with Halo® for the PC. You can find information on Microsoft® Product Support Services in the printed or online manual. Note: If Halo came installed on your computer as an OEM version, contact the manufacturer of the computer or other hardware it was bundled with for product support. Refer to the documentation that came with your computer or hardware for the product support telephone number. For the latest support and troubleshooting information, please visit http://www.microsoft.com/games/halo/support.asp. CONTENTS A. System Requirements B. Installation Installing Halo Installing DirectX 9.0b SafeDisc Issues C. Getting Help Viewing the Online Print Pieces D. Command Prompt E. Configuration Issues F. 3D Card Issues G. 3D Card Drivers and Manufacturers H. Audio Troubleshooting I. Additional Multiplayer Information Default Ports Network Settings Direct IP Connection Checking for Updates J. Multiplayer Troubleshooting A. System Requirements Halo requires a personal computer with the following minimum requirements. · Multimedia personal computer with a 733 MHz or higher processor. · Windows 98 Second Edition, Windows Me, Windows 2000 Service Pack 1, or Windows XP. · 128 Megabytes (MB) of RAM. · 1.3 GB of available hard disk space. · 8× CD-ROM drive. · 32 MB 3D hardware-transform-and-lighting-capable video display. · Keyboard and Microsoft Mouse or compatible pointing device...
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...Nicole Tiemann Unit 3, Assignment 1 - Video Summary 1 1.07 Ports that we would use to connect our USB devices, Printers, Speakers, Microphone, External Hard Drive and the NIC (network interface card.) * Serial Port uses 1 bit @ a time and is usually Male with 9 or 25 pins. * Parallel Port uses 8 bits @ a time and is usually Female with 25 pins. * Game Ports are Female with 15 pins shown as two rows. The serial, parallel and the game ports have all been replaced by USB ports. * Mouse used to use a serial connector but now generally uses a PS/2. * Keyboard used to use a 5 pin but now uses a PS/2 connector, USB or wireless connection. * NIC connects parallel communication to serial. NIC connects to the network cable thru an RJ45 connector. * Modem is a dial-up connection to the internet but is the slowest connection out there and it connects solely thru the telephone. It converts analog to digital, then digital to analog and uses RJ-11 connector. * Video port mainly uses two types being VGA and DVI. You may also have a S-Video that’s round with 4 or 7 pins and connects to the TV. VGA: D-Type, 15 pins as 3 rows DVI: Digital Visual Interface * USB (Universal Serial Bus) which are hot swappable, meaning you can plug things into the computer while the computer is running and the computer will recognize without having to reboot the computer. There are two different types of USB connectors: USB1:...
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...* Ports and Connectors * Serial * Male * 9 or 25-Pins * Mice * Parallel * Female * 25-Pins * Game * Female * 15-Pins * 2 rows * ***Video monitor has 15 pins but THREE ROWS * NIC * Network Interface Card * Connects CPU to Network and Internet * Converts Parallel communications to Serial * Uses an RJ-45 Connector * Modem * Connects to phone line * 56 Kbps * Converts Analog to Digital and vice-versa * RJ-11 Connector * Video * VGA * Analog Interface * D-Type * 15-Pins, 3 Rows * DVI * Digital Video Interface * S-Video * Round * 4-7 Pins * Connects to TV * USB * Universal Serial Bus * Replacing older connectors * USB1 * 12Mbps * 3 meter cable length * USB2 * 480Mbps * 5 meter cable length * A-Connector * Plugs into computer * B-Connector * Plugs into device * SUPPORTS 127 SIMULTANEOUS DEVICES*** * SCSI * Narrow SCSI * 50-pin * Type A * Wide SCSI * 68-pin * Type P * IEEE 1394 * FireWire * Serial connection * Fast * Streams Media * Was expected to replace SCSI * Multimedia * Microphone * Earphones * Speakers ...
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