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Plugging things into computer while it's turned on
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Samuelzen
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3. March 2006 @ 19:03 |
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I would like to know: What can I plug into the computer, and what can't I plug into the computer when it is on? I know I can plug a USB cable while the computer is turned on, but what about a microphone, or speakers, or a Line-In, or a Head Phone? Is there a list to answer this? How about plugging the telephone line into the PCI dial up modem?
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boxwrench
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3. March 2006 @ 19:25 |
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You should be ok plugging in any of those items listed,but never try to make or break a connection inside the case (hard drives,ribbon cables,power cables) you get the picture.I hope this helped.
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4. March 2006 @ 07:21 |
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Exactly but one point to mention windowsing is sata hard drives are hot pluggable. Just like a usb device there is a icon in the tray of windows for disconnect. Once you hit that you can unplug a sata drive and then plug in another while its running:>
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4. March 2006 @ 07:26 |
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did i hear my name mentioned ozzy?
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4. March 2006 @ 07:31 |
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Im sorry I ment boxwrenc. Sorry windowsing. I been screwing up lately. Have a lot on my mind and getting ready to go to school.:>
epox mobo EP-9NPAJ
amd 3700+ san diego core oc to 2.50
antec true power 430 watt dual +12 volt rails @ 18 amps each
bfg geforce 6800 gt oc edition
dragon case
2 x 512 DUAL CHANNEL ELIXOR RAM
Ibm P260 dvi & vga 21 inch crt monitor 1600 x 1200 @ 85 htz Oh yeah!!
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4. March 2006 @ 07:34 |
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good good, i once repliedto 2 worng threads with the other ones advice, how stupid was that lol.
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Laptop 1: 1GB DDR2 Ram, 100Gb Samsung HDD, ATI X700 128mb Graphics Card.
System 2: Downloading PC: AMD Sempron 2500+, 512 MB DDR PC2700, 1 x 40GB Hard Drive.
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boxwrench
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4. March 2006 @ 11:14 |
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@ozzy214 Not all sata motherboards support hot swapping of hard drives,mine for instance is one of them, furthermore the two WD sata drives that I have also warn against hot swapping. I suppose this was not intended by all motherboard or all hard drive manufacturers on some models. I neglected to include this specific information as I was only trying point out some basic precautions.I too was under this impression until I read the fine print. I just figured I'd point this out for others.Just goes to show it always pays to read the manual,I'm glad I did!
Main System- Amd/64 3800x2 currently@ 2.5ghz. Asus A8N-E,win.xp-pro.4x1gb.Ocz platnium ddr 400,Maxtor 40gb.& 250gb.ide & 2x W.D.250 sata,Benq 1650V dvd Reader & Benq DW-1655 Writer,EVGA Geforce 7600gs,Creative Audigy-LS,Antec 750w psu. Vizio 37"hdtv monitor 1360x768@75hz.
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Samuelzen
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4. March 2006 @ 16:57 |
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My concern started when: With the computer running I started to plug in a cassette player. There was a lot of electrical static sound. I stopped, turned off the computer, then plugged it in and turned computer back on. Did the same with a microphone. Just seems like if it is making that kind of noise when I simply touch the plug to the jack then there must be something happening that shouldn't be happening.
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boxwrench
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4. March 2006 @ 18:08 |
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You should always turn down the volume control before plugging in a mic. or other external device,because you could cause damage to your speakers and or amplifier.This holds true for any type of audio connections, as far as damaging the computer I do not see any harm being caused.
Main System- Amd/64 3800x2 currently@ 2.5ghz. Asus A8N-E,win.xp-pro.4x1gb.Ocz platnium ddr 400,Maxtor 40gb.& 250gb.ide & 2x W.D.250 sata,Benq 1650V dvd Reader & Benq DW-1655 Writer,EVGA Geforce 7600gs,Creative Audigy-LS,Antec 750w psu. Vizio 37"hdtv monitor 1360x768@75hz.
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Samuelzen
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4. March 2006 @ 19:38 |
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Thank you all for your help.
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boxwrench
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4. March 2006 @ 19:49 |
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Glad I could help!
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6. March 2006 @ 05:53 |
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My mobo is NOT hot swappable with SATA drives either. Other than that, I've been good with all of my USB items.
Resistance is futile! You will be assimilated!
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