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Willynowei · 08-08-2007, 12:06 PM

Sassy,

I would honestly recommend just going with the colors and using trial and error, you realy cannot break anything.

They usually give you so many plugs and lines out of the box, and nothing should be in excess... I don't think.

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 12:10 PM

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Originally Posted by Willynowei

Sassy,

I would honestly recommend just going with the colors and using trial and error, you realy cannot break anything.

They usually give you so many plugs and lines out of the box, and nothing should be in excess... I don't think.

Yeah..that's what I think I'll do. I need to get this hooked up asap...My free wireless ends today and I was suppose to have the day off and might have to go into work by 2. (well, it's my choice...but I'm too nice!) Like I said, I can rehook up this pc that I'm on upstairs if I can't get that one to work yet.

baja · 08-08-2007, 12:14 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

I guess I'll just try it out then...
I hate to take down the old pc in case I can't get the new one to work...oh well, guess I could always set up the old one upstairs until I get the new one working...I won't get rid of MSN until I get the new one working anyway...

There's your problem right there.

baja · 08-08-2007, 12:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

**** I'm already frustrated and I barely have it out of the box!

You're making it harder than it needs to be Sassy.

Atwater His Ass · 08-08-2007, 12:18 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

Ok...don't have that cord...but there is that white plug to plug one in on the back of the monitor.

But it doesn't look like there is a place to plug in for DVI on the back of the PC.

Dang...I'd post pics...but I already unhooked the printer to this pc.

You are going to need the adapter (vga-to-dvi) to hook it to the back of your computer then.

From what I can gather from your above posts these are your options:

1) Buy a DVI cable and adapter. Plug in to your monitor with the cord, and use the adpater to hook up to the back of your computer. If your monitor does not also have a vga plug in, this is your only option.

2) If you monitor has both vga and dvi, you can just hook it up with your old vga cable and call it good.

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 12:24 PM

Ok guys...thanks for the info!
Let me try it and see what I can do.
Otherwise, I'll hook up this pc upstairs and get back to ya

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 12:25 PM

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Originally Posted by baja fan

There's your problem right there.

As soon as I get this hooked up with wireless, I'm getting rid of both MSN and QUEST...which will save me about $600 a year!

Drek · 08-08-2007, 12:42 PM

Just hook it up with the included VGA cable. The PC I got last november came with a DVI capable monitor and video card but no DVI cable, while I prefer DVI it wasn't like I was thrust into the stone age when on VGA. It'll still look worlds better if you're going from an old CRT or laptop to a nice widescreen LCD like I did.

As of now DVI and HDMI are still largely for A/V enthusiasts. They're wonderful techologies and I'm glad its becoming mainstream, but most of the stuff you'll use on a daily basis do absolutely nothing with it. Hook for PC up VGA and if you or a spouse/housemate have a 360 or PS3 consider using the DVI port for that if you don't have a high def TV already. Most sets will recognize the powered on device natively with no work from you.

Setting up a new PC isn't bad, its just matching colored ends of wire with the same colored ports while trying not to wind up with a knot that'd make a sailor frustrated. I recommend grabbing some twist ties and doing your wires up with them at needed intervals to get a neat bundle that'll stay out of the way after you've set everything up.

As far as wireless, any Windows XP or Vista system will be able to pick up wireless networks very easily on their own, you can simply pick and chose from them when in your wireless options window. Easiest way to get to it is by right clicking on the wireless network signal in your system tray (the lower right hand bar next to the time), a little monitor with waves coming out of it, and chosing "View Available Wireless Networks". It'll give you a list and you can chose yours (it'll likely be named the same as your router brand if you haven't changed it) and following the prompts from there. If you have a wireless card that doesn't use the built in XP or Vista wireless drivers it'll be only slightly more complicated, you instead right click on the appropriate system tray icon and do the same.

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 02:04 PM

Ok...got it hooked up but not the internet stuff yet. (Or the printer...that's a different story. I already know I need to download drivers from HP so that can wait...I need to be online for that anyway.)

Dumb question here... is the cd that came with the monitor have to be installed... (it doesn't look like it from what I see on the desktop) or is it just info about the monitor , etc. I don't recall having to do that before...? )
Also, can I have one pc on dial-up and that one on wireless? Because right now the old PC is now hooked up upstairs on dial up and the new one downstairs...and ready to be hooked up to wireless. Both different connections so it should work ??

Rock Chalk · 08-08-2007, 02:06 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

Ok...got it hooked up but not the internet stuff yet.
Dumb question here... is the cd that came with the monitor have to be installed... (it doesn't look like it from what I see on the desktop) or is it just info about the monitor , etc. I don't recall having to do that before...? )
Also, can I have one pc on dial-up and that one on wireless? Because right now the old PC is now hooked up upstairs on dial up and the new one downstairs...and ready to be hooked up to wireless.

You dont need that CD for the monitor.

You can have both PCs on wireless provided you have a wireless router (which I assume you do) and a wireless card on both PCs AND the upstairs PC is close enough to the router to pick up a signal.

However, the answer to your question is yes. You can have one on Dial-up and one wireless though I suggest putting the upstairs on wirless and hardwiring the downstairs PC to the router that way you get high speed on both.

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 02:13 PM

I do have a wireless router...but I wasn't going to have both PC's going eventually...but that is an idea. The pc I am on now...old on...windowsxp is really messed up on...can't log in...says it's counterfeit...can't get email and have to get online going through google...it's messed up.
Although, maybe "wireless" will fix that!

It's an idea. I was just courious if I could do that for now!
Thanks Alec!

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 03:31 PM

ARgh!!!! can't figure out which cables go to the router, which go to the PC and which go to the wireless box....

The cords only fit so many ways...time to take in the pc, router and box to I-29 so they can hook it up....I hate electronics!

With wireless, what shows on your screen for an internet connection

ScottXray · 08-08-2007, 05:21 PM

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Originally Posted by Sassy

Like I understand that language?
So...I just follow the instructions for VGA?
I hate electronics...and they hate me.

Sassy....Use the DVI if your monitor has a DVI input.

DVI (digital video interface) CAN be hooked up to most new HD tvs by getting a DVI to HDMI cable, and an audio cable.....and as said previously is HDMI without the audio that HDMI carries . (HDMI = High definition multimedia interface).
Imagine using a 60" plasma tv as your monitor, or even a middling 37 " tv.
(Personally I have a computer hooked upto my 65" tv in the living room. Very big for playing dvds etc.)

Jana® · 08-08-2007, 05:28 PM

Poor Sassy

I wish I was nearby.. I'd hook the computer up for you! I don't know a thing about the wireless stuff, but I know how to hook up the equipment! And the router. At least on my computer anyways.

PatsWin2002 · 08-08-2007, 05:31 PM

From the top.....what did you buy and what do you have for internet connection equipment? It sounds like you bought a new desktop PC and a wireless router of some kind.

I have some initial questions for you. The people here can easily get you up and running so that you have multiple PCs on a secure wireless network with shared folders and stuff if you give us more info.

1) Do you want to scrap the old PC or network it too (or at least long enough to get your stuff off it)?

2) Do you have DSL or a cable modem? Does it have a router built-in already?

3) If you plan on using just one PC then you can just turn off the wireless transmission on the router. You don't need it and you won't need to secure it.

I am confused by the "wireless box" thing.

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 05:31 PM

Ok...DONE! Except the guy at the store told me I didn't need to download the software...then I called the tech and he said yep...so it is now working...just in the process of downloading avast virus stuff...they recommended that over Norton...I had to take Norton free trial off to get it to work.

Rock Chalk · 08-08-2007, 05:34 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sassy

ARgh!!!! can't figure out which cables go to the router, which go to the PC and which go to the wireless box....

The cords only fit so many ways...time to take in the pc, router and box to I-29 so they can hook it up....I hate electronics!

With wireless, what shows on your screen for an internet connection

Here

Rock Chalk · 08-08-2007, 05:37 PM

Assume ATA is your modem for these purposes. Router connects to modem with CAT 5 (big telephone looking cable). If connecting to router via wireless from the PC then no cable is needed. Otherwise, the same big CAT 5 cable needs to be hooked from the PC to the router, generally in slot 1 (there should be a separate single slot on the router to plug into the cable modem).

Plug the router and cable modem into the wall socket. This is important as both need power. Your PC may or may not automatically connect to the wireless connection or if wired it should just automatically connect UNLESS your router requires some special setup.

Rigs11 · 08-08-2007, 05:38 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sassy

ARgh!!!! can't figure out which cables go to the router, which go to the PC and which go to the wireless box....

The cords only fit so many ways...time to take in the pc, router and box to I-29 so they can hook it up....I hate electronics!

With wireless, what shows on your screen for an internet connection

plug the modem into the router .does your pc have a wireless nic card? if not then plug another cable from the router to the pc.

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 05:45 PM

Well, whatever the "wireless" thing is...
It's working so far for the moment anyway.

Anyone know anything about avast?

I'm downloading that.

NO PHONE LINES OR DIALUP!
Love the ethernet baby!

I think I'm good...thanks guys!

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 05:59 PM

Hmmm...I think I'll take some pics!

!
It's a little wireless (router?) and a wireless broadband router...I have linksys router and the little wireless thing.

Rigs11 · 08-08-2007, 06:13 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Sassy

Well, whatever the "wireless" thing is...
It's working so far for the moment anyway.

Anyone know anything about avast?

I'm downloading that.

NO PHONE LINES OR DIALUP!
Love the ethernet baby!

I think I'm good...thanks guys!

Avast is a great antivirus program.Updates weekly.

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 06:19 PM

It still seems slow though...or is the board slow again?

Garcia Bronco · 08-08-2007, 06:20 PM

(smacks forehead)

Sassy · 08-08-2007, 06:25 PM

GB are you giving me crap...what?

08-08-2007, 12:42 PM	#33
Drek Ring of Famer Join Date: Mar 2004 Posts: 12,360	Just hook it up with the included VGA cable. The PC I got last november came with a DVI capable monitor and video card but no DVI cable, while I prefer DVI it wasn't like I was thrust into the stone age when on VGA. It'll still look worlds better if you're going from an old CRT or laptop to a nice widescreen LCD like I did. As of now DVI and HDMI are still largely for A/V enthusiasts. They're wonderful techologies and I'm glad its becoming mainstream, but most of the stuff you'll use on a daily basis do absolutely nothing with it. Hook for PC up VGA and if you or a spouse/housemate have a 360 or PS3 consider using the DVI port for that if you don't have a high def TV already. Most sets will recognize the powered on device natively with no work from you. Setting up a new PC isn't bad, its just matching colored ends of wire with the same colored ports while trying not to wind up with a knot that'd make a sailor frustrated. I recommend grabbing some twist ties and doing your wires up with them at needed intervals to get a neat bundle that'll stay out of the way after you've set everything up. As far as wireless, any Windows XP or Vista system will be able to pick up wireless networks very easily on their own, you can simply pick and chose from them when in your wireless options window. Easiest way to get to it is by right clicking on the wireless network signal in your system tray (the lower right hand bar next to the time), a little monitor with waves coming out of it, and chosing "View Available Wireless Networks". It'll give you a list and you can chose yours (it'll likely be named the same as your router brand if you haven't changed it) and following the prompts from there. If you have a wireless card that doesn't use the built in XP or Vista wireless drivers it'll be only slightly more complicated, you instead right click on the appropriate system tray icon and do the same. Last edited by Drek; 08-08-2007 at 12:47 PM..

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08-08-2007, 12:06 PM	#26
Willynowei Some dude Football is a wonderful thing. Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NJ Posts: 2,848 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Sassy, I would honestly recommend just going with the colors and using trial and error, you realy cannot break anything. They usually give you so many plugs and lines out of the box, and nothing should be in excess... I don't think.

08-08-2007, 12:24 PM	#31
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Ok guys...thanks for the info! Let me try it and see what I can do. Otherwise, I'll hook up this pc upstairs and get back to ya

08-08-2007, 02:04 PM	#34
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Ok...got it hooked up but not the internet stuff yet. (Or the printer...that's a different story. I already know I need to download drivers from HP so that can wait...I need to be online for that anyway.) Dumb question here... is the cd that came with the monitor have to be installed... (it doesn't look like it from what I see on the desktop) or is it just info about the monitor , etc. I don't recall having to do that before...? ) Also, can I have one pc on dial-up and that one on wireless? Because right now the old PC is now hooked up upstairs on dial up and the new one downstairs...and ready to be hooked up to wireless. Both different connections so it should work ??

08-08-2007, 02:13 PM	#36
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	I do have a wireless router...but I wasn't going to have both PC's going eventually...but that is an idea. The pc I am on now...old on...windowsxp is really messed up on...can't log in...says it's counterfeit...can't get email and have to get online going through google...it's messed up. Although, maybe "wireless" will fix that! It's an idea. I was just courious if I could do that for now! Thanks Alec!

08-08-2007, 03:31 PM	#37
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	ARgh!!!! can't figure out which cables go to the router, which go to the PC and which go to the wireless box.... The cords only fit so many ways...time to take in the pc, router and box to I-29 so they can hook it up....I hate electronics! With wireless, what shows on your screen for an internet connection

08-08-2007, 05:28 PM	#39
Jana® World's cutest Bronco Fan Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Anywhere but here! Posts: 1,399 Adopt-a-Bronco: Ed McCaffrey ;)	Poor Sassy I wish I was nearby.. I'd hook the computer up for you! I don't know a thing about the wireless stuff, but I know how to hook up the equipment! And the router. At least on my computer anyways.

08-08-2007, 05:31 PM	#40
PatsWin2002 Giggity Join Date: Sep 2002 Location: South of Boston Posts: 6,270	From the top.....what did you buy and what do you have for internet connection equipment? It sounds like you bought a new desktop PC and a wireless router of some kind. I have some initial questions for you. The people here can easily get you up and running so that you have multiple PCs on a secure wireless network with shared folders and stuff if you give us more info. 1) Do you want to scrap the old PC or network it too (or at least long enough to get your stuff off it)? 2) Do you have DSL or a cable modem? Does it have a router built-in already? 3) If you plan on using just one PC then you can just turn off the wireless transmission on the router. You don't need it and you won't need to secure it. I am confused by the "wireless box" thing.

08-08-2007, 05:37 PM	#43
Rock Chalk Cheeky Bastards Laus Deo Join Date: Oct 2001 Location: The Backside of the Internet Posts: 29,942 Adopt-a-Bronco: Chris Harris	Assume ATA is your modem for these purposes. Router connects to modem with CAT 5 (big telephone looking cable). If connecting to router via wireless from the PC then no cable is needed. Otherwise, the same big CAT 5 cable needs to be hooked from the PC to the router, generally in slot 1 (there should be a separate single slot on the router to plug into the cable modem). Plug the router and cable modem into the wall socket. This is important as both need power. Your PC may or may not automatically connect to the wireless connection or if wired it should just automatically connect UNLESS your router requires some special setup.

08-08-2007, 05:45 PM	#45
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Well, whatever the "wireless" thing is... It's working so far for the moment anyway. Anyone know anything about avast? I'm downloading that. NO PHONE LINES OR DIALUP! Love the ethernet baby! I think I'm good...thanks guys!

08-08-2007, 05:59 PM	#46
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	Hmmm...I think I'll take some pics! ! It's a little wireless (router?) and a wireless broadband router...I have linksys router and the little wireless thing.

08-08-2007, 06:19 PM	#48
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	It still seems slow though...or is the board slow again?

08-08-2007, 06:20 PM	#49
Garcia Bronco Hokie since 1993 Join Date: Apr 2001 Location: Denver, CO Posts: 46,001 Adopt-a-Bronco: Tom Jackson	(smacks forehead)

08-08-2007, 06:25 PM	#50
Sassy Ring of Famer Join Date: May 2001 Location: ND Posts: 37,952 Adopt-a-Bronco: Eddie Royal	GB are you giving me crap...what?