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I'd try clearing CMOS.
How do you do that? Is that the same as resetting the BIOS?
After that, one of the things I like to do in these sort of cases is to boot a Linux live CD. Then I can determine if it is a software or hardware problem.
I think I've already got an Ubuntu CD. Would booting from that and seeing if the various USB plugs recognize my flash drive do? I haven't played around much with Linux so i don't know if the default Ubuntu bootup would normally recognize flash drives...
How do you do that? Is that the same as resetting the BIOS?
Well, it does mean resetting the BIOS, but I don't know if you mean going into the BIOS setup and telling it to reset or if you mean using a jumper and the motherboard. There should be jumper on the motherboard that will clear the CMOS memory (where the BIOS lives), setting back to factory settings. The MB manual should tell you how to do it if you look up the jumper settings.
The Ubuntu CD will work great. It should recognize and open a flash drive with no problem if USB is working.
Just got an answer back from the webguy on the mystuff.myuniversity vs myuniversity/mystuff. Of course, the answer was "myuniveristy/mystuff would be easier because then I wouldn't have to create a new domain". At least he's honest.
I don't know if you mean going into the BIOS setup and telling it to reset
That's what I meant. There's definitely an option in the BIOS that restores it to factory settings. Will that do it? I'm not sure if there's a jumper on the mobo.
I can haz HD cable! BSG IN HD TONIGHT!!!!!
Speaking of which, never fear Tom, we will have BSG tonight (and FNL).
Huh. I don't watch either show.
I could have sworn you watched BSG. Oh well.
Will that do it? I'm not sure if there's a jumper on the mobo.
Most motherboards have a clear CMOS jumper. It is a more complete reset than resetting the BIOS via the BIOS menu.
OK, thanks, I'll take a look over the weekend.