Posts by dimm0k

I'd like to install Slackware Linux with LILO on my new Lenovo notebook without disturbing the preloaded Windows 7 that's on the machine already. What I'm worried about is this hidden service partition that's required for the F11...

I guess one final question in regards to this is, is this a problem with the CPU or a problem with the mainboard? If it's a CPU, I may be able to obtain one for cheap and replace.

Would wiping out Windows and installing from scratch fix this?

Yes, in the BIOS it is set to Enabled. I've already tried setting it to Off, saving, rebooting and then turn it back to Enabled...

RMClock tells me Core Clock and Throttle are both roughly 798MHz... what does this mean exactly and is there a way to fix or force it to run at max?

I can't say for sure the system is not over heating, causing the system to down clock, but according to the temps reported in Linux and the BIOS it does not seem to be overheating. When I first turn on the notebook and go into the BIOS...

I know I've never gone into the BIOS itself to even look at Speedstep ever since it was working... I may have messed around with the Power profiles in Windows, but changing it to Always On or Maximum Performance should correct whatever...

I have a Dell Inspiron 9300 notebook and am wondering if it's time for a replacement. Things were fine until about a week or two ago where the system was running a bit sluggish in Linux during the more CPU intensive stuff like compiling...

Quote: Originally Posted by GNandGS large files, video edits? I found HL2 quite playable years ago on an external drive with XPSGen1 lappy. Initial loads were longer but game play was good. What I'm suggesting is that...

Quote: Originally Posted by GNandGS What is it about the USB3 you need? Mainly want it to run an external HD off of it.