HP Pavilion a1610n PC Desktop - Answered Questions & Fixed issues
I have a HP Pavilion 6542p Desktop computer. I
You can download the HP user manuals, get start guide and drivers etc from
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3771644&lc=en&cc=uk&dlc=en&submit.y=0&submit.x=0&lang=en&cc=uk
2/17/2014 8:01:58 AM •
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My cpu fan works only till the main screen comes
unplug the orange cable on the motherboard leading to the dvd-rom and replug
it into any of the next available slots(2 or 3).
one of them is white in colour and you have to look closely to see the
numberings.
problem is sloved.enjoy.
11/5/2013 8:16:24 AM •
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Where can i get a network adapter device driver?
Click start control panel
network connections this may vary depending on your operating system look for
local area connection if you see a red x or a yellow exclamation or question
mark
!
?
you will need to update or
install the driver or it could be firewalled.
Make sure your antivirus
program is not blocking the internet connection.
If you are trying to
connect through a modem/router you it should have come with a disk then
you might have to connect
the usb lead to your modem to get a connection then
Click start control panel
administration tools computer management device manager scroll to network
adapters should see a yellow question ? exclamation
mark ! or a red X right click install drivers.
The driver might be on the
disc supplied by your ISP internet service provider
or the motherboard disc
You only need to check the
BIOS if you cant install the driver
Make
sure you Ethernet/internet is enabled in bios
restart your
computer during the boot up process you will see on your screen a certain key
to
press
to enter set up (BIOS) press and hold that key to enter bios using arrow keys
navigate
to integrated peripherals
look for SiS On Chip Pci Device press enter scroll to SiS 10/100m press
enter make sure its
"Enabled"ima
Click start type cmd press enter
you will be in DOS mode
type in ipconfig
press enter you will see all of your
internet connection details type in your default gateway adress into your
internet search should read something like 10.0.0.138
or you
could download one
http://download.cnet.com/driver-complete-rar/3000-2112_4-210081.html
http://download.cnet.com/802-11b-g-Atheros-Wireless-Lan-Driver-7-1-0-90-zip/3000-2112_4-162108.html
if these drivers are not right
http://download.cnet.com/2000-20_4.html
on the homepage you will
see a search bar type in you want/need
HP
network driver
8/21/2013 10:05:16 PM •
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Dvd case wont open
have to open pc check wiring for the drive.might need new cable(power from motherboard
8/12/2013 4:31:05 AM •
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Flashing orange light
PC may be sleep mode, tap keyboard or move mouse, may be a sleep button on the keyboard. Is the light on the tower or the screen? Hope this helps.
2/18/2013 4:01:48 PM •
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Logitech camera what is it
Its a web cam Click start control panel view devices and printers you should see your webcam from there if you are have trouble with your webcam Click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll down image devices you could see a yellow question mark? right click to reinstall drivers or update driver xp Click start right click on computer select properties device manager scroll to image devices expand right click to update driver in W7
http://download.cnet.com/2000-20_4.html on the home page you should see a search tab just type in what you are looking for IE: webcam name webcam driver you might have to try a few times to get it right software if you dont have the driver you will need to download one here
rather doing a driver hunt which can take hours http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html Windows XP/Vista/7/8 It might take some time being a freeware driver solution note: it will find all of your outdated drivers this is a free driver solutions This will automatically search for and find the correct driver you will have to update every driver individually once you update you might be asked whether you want to restart or make a system restore point click no to both of these then continue updating each driver free then restart once all of the drivers have been updated Some webcams and programs require additional software, although that should be installed with the webcam if things are right. But is does not harm to check if your
Java, Flash and
Quicktime software are installed and up to date. But certainly check your DirectX software, since all video applications, including webcams, use DirectX for video processing. Try downloading the latest DirectX version and install it (Windows XP:
DirectX 9.0c - Windows Vista
: DirectX 10).
http://windows.microsoft.com/en-US/windows7/Which-version-of-DirectX-is-on-your-computer Hope this helps.
12/31/2012 6:14:55 AM •
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Input not supported
Keyboard ?
Make sure the Ps 2 or the usb lead connections are secure (if applicable)
Make sure the batteries have charge and are getting good contact (if applicable)
Try blowing out all of the dust from your keyboard using a fine air blower from an air compressor or a can of compressed air making VERY sure there is no MOISTURE in the lines.
dust causes static which causes lots of problems with a computer and its parts
If this does not fix the problem
Click start control panel keyboard hardware make sure you have the right keyboard selected
or you might have uninstall the keyboard then restart your computer then reinstall it and its drivers
Click start control panel administrative tools computer management device manager scroll to keyboard you might see a yellow question /exclamation mark ? ! or a red X right click update driver
if your computer came with a motherboard disk the drivers could be on it.
Rather doing a driver hunt which can take hours
http://download.cnet.com/slimdrivers-free/3000-18513_4-75279940.html
it might take some time being a freeware driver solution
Note: it will find all of your outdated drivers
You will have to update every driver individually once you update you might be asked whether you want to restart or make a system restore point.
Click no to both of these then continue updating each driver free then restart once all of the drivers have been updated.Hope this helps.
11/26/2012 5:01:26 AM •
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After a power failure i am stuck in a loop and
In all likelyhood you the operating system has become corrupted. As long as you have not upgraded the operating system, or installed it from a windows disk you can do a full factory restore. This will wipe out all data and set the computer up like it was when you first took it out of the box. To get to the restore partition, watch the initial HP splash screen, there should be a function key you hit to boot to it (F11 I think). you will want to chose the full factory restore, and will be asked to confirm you choice a couple of times. When finished you will need to re-install any hardware or software you have added to the computer since its purchase. You will also need to run window updates.
11/28/2011 9:08:26 PM •
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I need a new power
This should be a standard ATX power supply. You can pick one up at most computer retail locations, or online. I believe most of these units shipped with a 300 watt. These power supplies are the minimum wattage rating for the computer. Putting in a larger 500 watt will not harm anything.
11/28/2011 9:01:29 PM •
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Nothing working when on main
Most likely cause is malware. You can try to remove the malware with a program like malwarebytes. I would probably back up anything important to an external hard drive and then re-install the computer. There should be a restore image on this computer (if it has not been reloaded with a windows disk in the past). When you boot up, on the HP splash screen, look for what function key (I believe it is F11) starts the restore partition. Once you have started the restore partition, do a full factory restore. This will wipe out any issues and restore the computer back to the way it was when you first opened the box. Any new software, updates, hardware, ect will need to be re-installed.
11/28/2011 8:43:36 PM •
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I bought this HP Pavilion
Here are the original drivers for Xp on top and Vista on bottom not sure which you have or need.
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=228&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=3239117
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareCategory?os=2093&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&sw_lang=&product=3239117
9/14/2011 12:37:50 AM •
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A1610n will not boot up.
you have a thermal problem, a component somewhere heats up and prevents POST (Power On Self Test) check all fans, powersupply, dust off vents in the casing and heat radiators with air duster cans... (DON'T SHAKE OR TILT THE DUSTER CAN WHEN USING IT)
8/1/2011 1:02:00 AM •
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Install new GeForce 210 Verto
Since this computer came with an integrated Graphics you will need to disable it. Plug your monitor into the integrated card and you should have a display. Now reboot the computer, watch for the key sequence at the HP splash screen for the bois settings (probably F10). In the bois there will be a section for you display output. Change it from integrated to PCI. Save the changes made and the computer will reboot. Move your monitor plug to the new video card and it should now function.
7/20/2011 4:06:09 PM •
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"Call of Duty" runs in slow motion on my PC.
Hi thomas,
Upgrading video cards will definitely increase in performance. You asked whether you should upgrade your entire PC or just the card and that really depends on the hardware you are running. If all of your hardware just barely meets the requirements than upgrading the videocard WILL give you a noticeable improvement but obviously it will not be as good as getting a better CPU and more RAM as well as a new card.
A good measure of a cards performance is based on the series of cards it is from. Your Geforce is from the 6000 series of Nvidia cards, they have 7000, 8000, and even 9000 series cards atm.
I would recommend something like an XFX Geforce 9800 GTX+ series card with 512MB of onboard memory, or any other competing card in the 200$ price range. This will definitely give you an increase in performance, and is a very popular card.
Hope this helps and please take a second to rate!
6/1/2011 11:08:25 AM •
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