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Two questions...

Jan 1, 2005 4:22AM PST

1: How do I find drivers for 'SM Bus Controller'?

and

2: How costly is it to upgrade your power supply? From say a 250 to a 400? And are they at stores like Future Shop, Best Buy?


Thanks. Happy

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Oh and one more...
Jan 1, 2005 4:24AM PST

See I have a Dell 4600 and I'm just wondering if 250w is as far as this machine can go.

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Why so many ongoing discussions?
Jan 1, 2005 4:37AM PST

Creating new posts about the same issue (missed the motherboard driver package) only hurts you.

Bob

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Why not just answer the question?
Jan 1, 2005 4:48AM PST

Seriously, if your going to post talking about how I shouldn't post the same question twice then go away.

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The answer was already given.
Jan 1, 2005 5:12AM PST

Install the motherboard driver package.

If you bite at those that help you, then not many will work you through your troubles.

In closing, I can't tell you which package since your last post didn't reveal make/model/chipset details.

Bob

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Well then let me ask you this...
Jan 1, 2005 5:32AM PST

How do I go about finding the type of motherboard that I have?

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A Few Possibilities...
Jan 1, 2005 8:05AM PST

1. Take off the computer cover and look at motherboard..

2. Use a free "Tip" from the computer "newbie" thread and it should tell you quite a few things about your computer. It allows you to print it all out.

Identifying all your hardware for FR

Hope this helps.

Grif