Recent content by Darkscythe

I just realised. It can actually see the hdd. The cpu is an Intel Pentium n3710. It's an ACPI issue. From my knowledge, 4th gen (Hasswell) CPUs are the last compatible ones. Unless anyone has a suggestion, I guess i done.

I enjoy messing with operating systems. Most of them require legacy boot.

Oh, ok. That was why I posted a question in the first place, I was reluctant to mess with it. Even if anyone gave me an answer, i would not do it unless I understood the problem and how the solution worked

Maybe, but i doubt that windows xp can even handle my USB. I'll keep this post open for another month, in case someone answers.

A processor can be of two types: One with integrated graphics and one with No integrated graphics. Send the exact model of your cpu for further help.

Please help as I have NO technical experience. A few days ago, my old Acer Aspire ES1-531 charger stopped working. It had been showing signs of wear (had to twist it and keep it at an weird angle for it to work), but it never completely stopped working till now. I checked that it was not a...

I wanted to switch to Legacy boot mode and on opening the BIOS utility, there is no option to switch to Legacy boot mode. Under the boot tab, there is a line saying "Boot mode", and when I select it and press enter, there is no other option leaving UEFI. [Kindly note that I have enabled things...

Thank you for the replies! BFG-9000, I will surely take a look at that. TerryLaze, I know how to use Virtualbox, and have been using it for a long time on my main system. The problem is that not only is the system i want to install win xp too weak to run Virtualbox, but I want to run xp...

Hi! According to what I've read, you want to make a bootable drive, but don't have a USB flash drive. To do so, you will need a windows 8.1/8 iso, and an internet connection. NOTE: This process involves messing with the BCD configuration. Follow the steps I give with utmost care, or you may be...

I wanted to install Windows XP on my old system which came with Windows 8.1 pre-installed, so i knew this would take some effort. The first problem that I saw was a BSOD due to my HDD being set to AHCI. I entered BIOS setup utility and tried to change the SATA mode but i did not find any option...

That's what I think happened. I used Acer's PredatorSense software to set the working fan to its maximum speed..

Thanks for the reply! I'm positive that this laptop is older than 2yrs. I bought it in late 2020. According to the sticker on the bottom, this computer was manufactured on 14th July 2020. Guess ill have to open it up.

I turned on my laptop and it made a horrible, screeching noise. It seemed as if the fan kept hitting the chassis of the laptop. Concerned, I force powered off the system. When I started the computer again, there was much less air coming out of the vents and only one of the two fans were...

Thanks for the reply, but the temps are not high but the processor is still stuck @ 0.45Ghz. I do have experience reballing Ball Grid Array {BGA} processors, but have no Idea where to find another Intel Pentium N3710 (or any FCBGA1170 processor) except ordering and taking the processor out of...

So, well I have this old computer from 2016 and even though it has a Pentium N3710, it is STUCK at 0.49Ghz. I have no Idea what to do. I guess it could be due to the thermal paste getting old, but that much of a difference is abnormal. If anyone has any idea why or this is happening, please tell...