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  1. jjkingston

    Question Grey Screen SSD Firmware Update

    So I'm trying to update my SSD Firmware on a kingston SHSS37A240G. I've downloaded the ISO file for the update, I've used rufus to create a bootable USB, but when I boot from the USB in my BIOS and select "live - boot the live system" it takes me to a grey Screen with a flashing underscore in...
  2. Yashh

    Question My SSD sometimes doesn't boot on laptop ?

    Specs: [ ROG STRIX G G531GT-AL030T] ( i7 9th gen GTX1650) win 10 -64 bit Nearly a month ago, I faced this issue first time, I pressed the ON button laptop doesn't boot shows no SSD in Boot Priority. That time I ignored it because I use my PC more than laptop, but now its happens 2/3 times I...
  3. E

    [SOLVED] Firmware update for Rival 3 steelseries mouse taking longer than 12 hours

    So I started a firmware update yesterday for my Rival 3 and it still hasn't finished, the lights on the mouse are still flashing, but I don't know if there has been any progress. Is it normal for steelseries firmware updates to not have a progress bar?
  4. H

    [SOLVED] Router Update Scare

    I went to “routerlogin.com” and logged in to change my password for an unrelated reason, and I saw an option on the Netgear Genie site to update my router. this was my first time going to this site, and I noticed the “not secure” sign on my search bar, which freaked me out. Never the less, I...
  5. G

    [SOLVED] How to get firmware version in Windows?

    I'm building an inventory system for GPUs and looking to find a way to query GPU firmware version. I have tried the WMI query for Video Controller, but it only returns driver version and driver date. Get-WmiObject -Query "Select * From Win32_VideoController" For AMD GPUs, if I go to the AMD...
  6. luzhun

    [SOLVED] Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark1/3.1 (Bios Update not working for NVME)

    Hello all. I have an Asus Sabertooth Z97 Mark1/USB3.1 Motherboard and am trying to update it to the latest BIOS to see if that may help with making the M.2 NVME drive to finally work. Current BIOS version is from 2015 (2801) and the latest is: 3503 With Asus, the files are called CAP files...
  7. S

    [SOLVED] Firmware for Adata 16GB flash drive please?

    good morning i have problem with my Adata 16GB USB flash drive. My problem is simple, when i open it with chipgenius it says it's only 128MB but it should be 16GB. What i need to do please help me? I wanna change the firmware but i have no idea to what to do. This is what chip genius shows...
  8. R

    Question Samsung C410W Firmware driver(need older driver)

    Hi I need the older firmware driver for Samsung C410W. If anyone has maybe V3.00.02.19 or V3.00.02.16 Looks like the ver V3.00.02.20 has disabled generic toner cartridges (that's what I am reading from other posts) Tx
  9. silicontrip

    [SOLVED] Samsung QVO Mac Pro 5.1 incompatibility

    I'm having a strange issue with some Samsung QVO 1TB drives and some Mac Pros where the drive disappears off the sata bus when the machine is restarted and only appears when the machine is powered off and on (again) . I've tried about 5 different Samsung drives in 4 different Mac Pros and they...
  10. R

    Question Surface firmware update gone wrong - can anyone help make this public?

    Hi, I'm not sure if this is the right place for this, but I'm not really sure where else this kind of thing can go. Please feel free to advise on what I can do here or if there is anywhere more specific I should be posting this. So here's the story: Microsoft published a firmware update for...
  11. editor1

    Discussion Where's best place to post info/discussion on firmware attack's ?

    Hi all I was thinking about posting stuff on firmware attack's. Ether in Motherboards due to it being the most common, systems, Antivirus / Security / Privacy or Networking due to another popular is in network cards/routers. Any one have any suggestions ?
  12. P

    [SOLVED] Rolling back firmware on DLink Router, forces upgrade

    I have a dlink DIR-2055, I've recently been having issues with it after upgrading to 1.03, so I decided to roll it back to 1.02. I successfully installed 1.02 but upon logging back in to the admin console, there's a popup that I can't exit out of saying there's new firmware and I must upgrade...
  13. N

    Question How to repair broken SSD firmware? (ADATA SU 650)

    Hello, I have the ADTATA SU 650 960GB installed in my Dell G7 laptop as a secondary drive where I keep my work files... I have it for little over 2 years and it was making me problems almost half of this time. After every Windows 10 update one (of two) partition would become inaccessible...
  14. E

    [SOLVED] Your system's firmware did not preserve the system memory map across the hibernate transition.

    In-Short: Booting up pc goes to a black screen with the below listed. "Your system's firmware did not preserve the system memory map across the hibernate transition. If you proceed with resume, your system could behave in an unexpected manner after resume completes. It is recommended that you...
  15. P

    Question Crucial Storage Executive problem with Crucial CT1000P1SSD8 (P1)

    I used to have momentum cache and over-provisioning enabled just fine - but now I get this error for momentum cache: Error occurred during the operation. Failed to enable/disable the Momentum cache. Failed to install cache driver. Over-provisioning forgets it's enabled every time I reboot or...
  16. markc1999

    Question xbox 360 HDD replacement/upgrade?

    I cant seem to find a way to upgrade my old 360's hdd to a, say, 500gb-1TB version myself. I can only find one for very specific hdds. Is there no general way to do this even now? Was the firmware issue never solved for do-it-yourself ers? Edit: using different language i found one up to a...
  17. L

    [SOLVED] Custom firmware on ISP router

    Hello, I have TP-Link Archer MR200 V1 and there is installed a custom firmware and I cant downgrade/upgrade it from original TP-Link site, everytime it just shows: Error: 4503 The uploaded file was not accepted. Is there any possible way to get rid of the custom firmware?
  18. editor1

    Question What should I do about cleaning network ?

    Hi I had a home invasion and no items stolen. There was evidence that the person sat down in pc chair. My acct's have been messed with. I keep all of my accts and passwords on a text file. So its either data theft or keyloggers. I have OMV NAS(Odroid SBC), 2 tablets, mifi Router(at&t cellular...
  19. G

    Discussion FM2A88X Extreme6+ Motherboard Issues When Updating Beta Firmware With Windows 10 1903

    I decided (5 years later) to install Windows 10 1903 on this motherboard with the A10-8850B APU, 32 GB or RAM. I was very impressed at the current performance, but need to share some standing issues: 1. Updating from a beta BIOS to the most current: Using the BIOS EZ Flash nor using a USB...
  20. Computer savvy

    Question Firmware Replacement

    Hello Experts, I have software damaged 4G ZTE Dongle, I don't know how to fix them and i cannot find anyone to fix it, Is there someone to Help me....! :oops:
  21. I

    [SOLVED] Couldn't update Asus M2A-MX bios (no disc, need alternative or disc copy)

    Hi, my mobo need to update the current bios file, because of hanging problem that is appearing with my CPU (Athlon X2 64 5200+) and i think it's gonna get fixed with bios update. The current version is old (06**) and the newest one, that fixes it, is 0904. So my question is how should i do the...
  22. E

    [SOLVED] How to update the BIOS for ram and processor on Gigabyte A320M motherboard for Ryzen?

    I want to upgrade to a Ryzen 3000 cpu or maybe the Ryzen 5 2600. I won't be overclocking my cpu and just using the stock cooler, etc. However, someone online told me my ram is limited by a lower frequency though I think it's just 2400 mhz ram but not sure if this board supports it. I have it...
  23. T

    Question Bricked your TP-Link Archer C50 V3 and cannot find a solution? Here's one fully explained and active!

    Hello internet travellers! I hope this post goes a long way since I haven't found a single tutorial around the Archer C50 V3 model being bricked, so I decided to make my own. If you have bricked your router by installing wrong firmware or by losing power during an upgrade and it cannot turn on...
  24. I

    Question Nighthawk R8000 dropping internet

    I have a nighthawk R8000 that keeps dropping the internet. A power reset on the router resolves the issue. Its not consistent, sometimes happens a few mins after resetting, sometimes a few hours...very frustrating none the less. When internet gets dropped, its for all devices wireless and...
  25. abryant

    News Custom AMD GPU to Power Google's Stadia Gaming Service

    AMD developed a custom GPU to power Google's new online Stadia gaming service. Read more here. MATTHEW CONNATSER @Talpss177 Matthew Connatser is a Contributing Writer for Tom's Hardware US. He covers hardware component news.
  26. F

    Question Rtx 2080 OC scanner

    Hey guys so back with another question, I've just built a new system with a Ryzen 5 2600x, msi b450 gaming pro carbon and 16gb corsair ddr4 3200mhz. So I'm using my evga rtx 2080 gaming black from my previous system which was an i5 6600 non k & 8gb corsair 2400mhz. Everything works great no more...
  27. T

    [SOLVED] I need help choosing parts.

    Hey! So, I need help finding some components. I know alot about pc's and how to build. But I'm not that into Motherboards. I know the basics: Sockets, Slots, DDR ETC. I'm going to upgrade my PC so I need help which components. I got a A68HM-PLUS as motherboard (DDR3 FM2+) and It got a little bit...
  28. T

    Question LAN not working after shutdown

    I have a local network - win 10 pc, win7pc, modem/router, Ethernet cables. Was working properly - eg I have Lightroom on the win10 pc, and the image drive on the win7 pc. No problems. An electrical storm was forecast so I turned everything off and disconnected the Comms cable from modem. Later...
  29. W

    Display Keeps Dimming From 10-15 Seconds of Inactivity (Windows 10)

    So I've been having a very dumb problem that's started happening to me 2 weeks ago. I'm using an Alienware 15 R3 Laptop and my display keeps dimming if I'm not actively using it. Specifically it dims the display after 10-15 seconds. But it seems the display or webcam can sense movement because...
  30. T

    I put in a NVMe in my PC and it switched my windows

    I recently did a trade with someone in my city and take some of his parts and put into my computer. A 256 GB NVMe and a second graphics card (GTX 1050.) My PC worked fine before but recently it loaded up a whole new windows with different settings, desktop, etc. My files are still within all...
  31. G

    Best Sonos Deals in 2019

    Give your home theater a massive sound upgrade with one of these discounted Sonos speakers. Best Sonos Deals in 2019 : Read more
  32. U

    The left earbud on my Bluetooth earphones stopped working

    I've been using my Bluetooth earphones for a while but the left one suddenly stopped working
  33. D

    [SOLVED] Second Partition suddenly empty - MacOSX 10.11.6 / Samsung EVO SSD

    hey guys, i have a macbook pro with a Samsung EVO 750gb SSD harddrive. I have two partitions, main partition is where the OSX (el capitan, 10.11.6) is running on and my second partition I used for samples and audio files for my music productions. So yesterday i started my macbook after few...
  34. S

    once I uninstall an app on firestick will it then unsubscribe?

    I want to insubscribe to an app on the fire stick that is charging my card but I can't remember the email I used to make my amazon account!
  35. H

    Help with my HDMI

    I have both a gaming pc and an xbox one (which i play on time to time) but only have one monitor with a single hdmi port so i end up unplugging hdmi from my pc and plugging to my xbox is there any product you could recommend that i can connect a hdmi cable from my pc and my xbox to that will...
  36. N

    i5 6600k OC problem (bad chip?)

    Hey. Im new here. My name is Jack and I am from Poland (forgive me please for some grammatical errors :D). So, lets begin. I have msi z170 krait gaming 3x with i5 6600k. My ram is hyperx savage 2x8 3k MHz cl15 and psu is corsair cx550. I am trying to get 4,5 GHz on my CPU, but... It crashes when...
  37. techflame700

    [SOLVED] Is my cooler working properly?

    Hi, I just stress tested my i7 7700K in AIDA 64 and the average temp is 75 C. I use a NZXT Kraken X42 cooler. Are these temps normal for this cooler or is there something else wrong? Thanks! PC Specs MOBO: Gigabyte Z270XP SLI Case: NZXT H700i CPU: i7 7700K @ Stock speeds
  38. P

    Unlocking a core i7 cpu

    How do I unlock a locked core I 7 CPU?
  39. J

    Whats my CPU? Intel i7 4770K

    I have a intel i7 4770K and want to upgrade my processor, but I need to find out if the i9 which has a 1151 socket would be compatible with my current motherboard. Does the i7 4770K have a 1150 or 1151 or something else?
  40. K

    [SOLVED] Can this PC run newer games at max-medium settings ?

    https://imgur.com/a/ybKaAgr Games like Destiny 2, Fallout 4,etc