Can i speed up my 3000 n100??!!

hi all
i have lastley added a new 1G RAM to my 3000 N100 0768-BLG but it seems not to help that much in the "speed up" issue.....
any idea about how to make it faster!!!!?????
(2G RAM , 20G free hard drive , 1.66 core 2 duo processor)

1- What is your antivirus (if you use one)?
2- You probably have a lot of programs set to start with Windows...so you can open msconfig (Start --> Run --> msconfig) and disable what is useless. If you're unsure if the application XYZ is required or not, post its name and I will tell you what it is.
Thank you
John B @ forum.notebookreview.com

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Can't get F7 external monitor switch to work on 3000 N100

I am trying to connect an external monitor to my Lenovo 3000 N100 but I can't get Fn-F7 to switch monitors. It does nothing at all. Can anyone help me? Running XP SP3.

Hi Guys. Thanks for your help. I've had a little success but still not fully working. I've done a complete update, including BIOS, Power Manager, Power Management Driver, System Interface Driver, Hotkey Driver and finally Presentation Director. Presentation Director wasn't working at all before, and now it is. It comes up when I press Fn-F7 and gives me the option to switch between "Notebook Only", "Same Display on notebook and monitor", "Extended display across notebook and monitor" and "Extended display with "Presenter View Enabled" (I don't understand the last one, it seems to be the same as the next-to-last).
However if I click "Fn-F7 settings" and select "Switch display output from the Notebook LCD to external monitor to both (and then repeat)" then subsequent Fn-F7 presses do nothing at all.
It has given me what I need, which is the same display on both monitors, but it would be nice if the Fn-F7 toggle worked as well.
It would also be nice if I could switch to external monitor only, which I still can't do.
Any more suggestions?

Upgrading of 3000 N100's processor

Hi,
I have a 3000 N100 (076859G) laptop and don't want to buy a new laptop at the moment since I still really enjoy this one. I have allrerady upgraded the hard disk which is now a 7200t/m HDD, 250 G and which works just very fine and fast. I have allready upgraded the memory to 2G too. I'm running Win XP SP3 and I don't think to install Vista or 7.
The questions are :
- I would like to upgrade the processor now, but don't know wich one to choose for my mobo ?
- Will this upgrade cause an overheat and force the processor's/system's fan(s) to run at max speed and thus become very noisy ?
- Does it worth doing it in terms of performance ?
- If I can upgrade to a processor with 64bits technology, will I be able to run some 64bits OS on my N100 ?
Here are some technical details about my system config :
- Laptop product number : 076859G
- Chipset : Intel i945PM
- Processor : Intel Core Duo T2400 @ 1833 MHz
- Processor Socket/Slot : U2E1
Thanks in advance.
Regards

Welcome Egg!
I upgraded with the T5600, no overheating, performance improved
over my original T2060. Worth it for me, as I got the cpu on eBay
for about $50 USD. You have a faster cpu to start with, so you may
see less of a speed boost.
64 bit can be used, but may be more problematic with drivers.
I don't see the advantage with only 2 GB ram, but you may have
a reason.
Here is the cpu list from the Hardware and Maintenance Manual:
CPUS:
Intel Core Solo processor T1300(1.6GHz)
Intel Celeron M 420(1.6GHz),
Celeron M 430(1.73GHz)
Intel Pentium dual-core processor T2060(1.6GHz)
Intel Core Duo processor T2250(1.73GHz),
T2350(1.86GHz),
T2300(1.66GHz),
2300E(1.66GHz),
T2400(1.83GHz),
T2500(2GHz)
Intel Core 2 Duo processor T5200(1.6GHz),
T5500(1.66GHz),
T5600(1.83GHz),
T7200(2GHz)
As you can see, a T7200 is possible, and others on the forum
have said it works good.

Missing Drivers - Downgraded from Vista Home to Windows XP Pro SP3 - Lenovo 3000 N100 Notebook

Hey,
I have a lenovo 3000 N100 as well and recently downgraded to Windows XP Pro Service Pack 3.
However, I have a lot of hardware drivers missing (yellow question mark) -
1) Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus
2) Base System Device (listed thrice so I'm guessing there are three separate drivers needed)
3)Network Controller
4) Video Controller
5) Video Controller (VGA Compatible)
I have no audio or wireless either. Lastly, I have spoken to lenovo and they asked me to download some drivers from lenovo.com. I did and also downloaded every possible driver for XP on the lenovo site but still had no luck.
I would really appreciate any help/guidance you can offer. I have exausted all resources at this point.
My email is xxxxxxxxxxxxx so feel free to reach out to me there as well.
Thanks a ton.
Kabir
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Message Edited by JaneL on 03-29-2009 09:46 PM

Hey, I have a lenovo 3000 N100 as well and recently downgraded to Windows XP . However, I have a lot of hardware drivers missing (yellow question mark) - 1) Audio Device on High Definition Audio Bus2) Base System Device (listed thrice so I'm guessing there are three separate drivers needed)3)Network Controller . I have downloaded some drivers from lenovo.com. I did and also downloaded every possible driver for XP on the lenovo site but still had no luck. I would really appreciate any help/guidance you can offe.. My email is [email protected]
so feel free to reach out to me there as well. Thanks a ton.
Deepshikha

Has anyone successfully upgraded a Lenovo 3000 N100 to Windows 7?

I have a 3000 N100 with 2 GB of memory on Vista. Do I need special drivers or firmware changes to successfully upgrade to Windows 7 (32 bit)? I know I can't increase the memory and am getting a lot of paging with Vista. Thanks for the help.

You can see my 11/18/2009 post.
The upgrade to windows 7 has been easy on both the Lenovo N100 Notebook (exception - soundMax audio drivers) an an E-Machine Desktop.
I still have no Notebook DVD audio - seems that there are no SoundMax Win 7 drivers and the Vista compatible option doesn't work.
The Desktop has Realtek and Win 7 drivers are available so every thing now works OK.
We did lose functionality for a 1996 game for which no patch will be made - it wants to control the graphics display and apparently can't use the Win 7 10yrs newer drivers.
Our HP AIO Printer worked with the Win 7 included Drivers but I needed to download the Win 7 files to have the HP programs (Update, Scan, Fax, etc.,).
The Desktop was done with the Upgrade option, the Notebook with the Custom one.

How Do I Downgrade From Windows Vista To XP On A 3000 N100 Series Notebook?

Hello. Here is the problem. I have Windows Vista Pre-loaded on my 3000 N100 Notebook, absolutely dislike this operating system and want to erase and load Windows XP. From reading other forum messages I have learned several things.
1) The install disk On Windows XP Home & Professional will not recognize Sata Hard Drives, when it reaches the point of loading where it looks for the hard drive it "BOMBS OUT" with error messages.
Several options are open .............
1) Log into the BIOS, locate the SATA option, and change to compatibility mode.
2) Have a USB external floppy connected with a Sata Driver on it and when installing Windows XP press the "F6" button when Windows asks for any external drivers you want to load.
Here is the problem with the 3000 N100 Notebook series..........
1)There is "NO SATA OPTION" in the BIOS of the 3000 N100 series notebooks to choose. In this model Lenovo stripped the BIOS down to the bare essentials.......and I Do Mean.... "BARE". The latest BIOS upgrade also has no Sata option. Why they did not offer at least this choice of downgrading to XP is beyond me. LENOVO..... I'm not impressed with your notebook. As usual.... Microsoft has all vendors jumping to their tune..... Nothing but "VISTA" at this point in time. What if you hate it??????
2) I have hunted all over the Lenovo Web Site for a "SATA DRIVER" that would work with a 3000 N100 Notebook, no such critter exists. LENOVO..... Couldn't you have at least offered this???? I'M NOT IMPRESSED.
Has anyone been able to downgrade to Windows XP successfully on a 3000 N100 Series Notebook??? How Did You Do It?? Has Anyone Located A "SATA DRIVER" That Works??? IF So, Please Explain To Me Step-By-Step How I Can Get Rid of Vista and Load XP.
Help........Help.......Help........Help......Help!!!!!!!!!!!
Regards

Hello Himleung. Thank you for answering this message. Where did you find a "Sata Hard Drive Driver" that works?? Perhaps you could pass that along to this message forum in case someone else that has a 3000 N100 (may also work with the N200 series) Notebook wants to downgrade from Vista to Windows XP.
This is what baffles me to no end. The Lenovo web site has every driver you need to load Windows XP on the notebook.....**EXCEPT**..... the Sata HD Driver......**OR**...... the ability in BIOS to change to "compatability mode". Duh!!!..... whats wrong with this story. I have never seen such a weak BIOS as the one in the 3000 N100. If I had known this I probably would have gone to another brand. They should have advertised this notebook as...... "Non-Geek Compatible".
Not knowing exactly how you could forward the driver to me I did the following....... I created a new Web email location that you could use to send the driver as an email attachment. The address is....... [email protected] This address will exist just long enough to obtain the driver..... and then......"Hasta-La-Vista" baby......end of story......as I do not want to be bombarded with ads, trash, or perhaps a virus of some sort..... although.....I'm SURE we have GREAT PEOPLE on this message center.
I'm not familiar with the "NLITE" program you mentioned. Again....perhaps you could mention where I can get it and what I need to do to set the program up to run the driver.
Thanks again, Himleung.
Regards,
Train500

Lenovo 3000 N100 notebook cannot connect to my wireless network

Hello,
this is my first post. I am new member. I also am a very novice/amateur computer user and so I need some help from some pros or anyone that has experienced a similar problem and can help fix my laptop. I have a Lenovo 3000 N100 laptop model number 0768 6EU. About a week ago I updated/downloaded a bunch of software upgrades from Lenovo's website recommended for this computer. Prior to this download I was able to connect to my wireless home network. But after the download of various required/recommended software upgrades it no longer connects to the wireless home network. my other laptops connect so I know that it is not my wireless router. I have tried various things recommended by the ThinkVantage access connection on my computer but I get the following on that: signal strength: 0%, status: disconnected, IP address: not assigned. I also ran the diagnostic tools and it gave me the following: connection status: disconnected, cause: wireless stack initialization failed, error code: 118, recommended action please check the wireless driver installation. I even went to the Intel wireless 3945 abg hardware properties window and pressed the tab to revert back to the prior driver for the wireless card. I would appreciate any help. I know this message/post is long but it is the only way I can explain what is going on

Hi
I have this problem also with my Lenovo 3000 V200.
Sometimes when I boot up the PC it will connect to the network and everything works just fine.
At other times, after boot, the "wireless stack initialization failed, error code: 118" problem occurs
and the only way to solve it seems to be a PC restart. Nothing else I do will bring the network up.
If I study the Networking tab in Task Manager it indicates that no adapters are available (wired eth.
access also fails). At a few occations connectivity have failed alltogether (i.e. a reboot have not solved
the problem). Last time this occured I had to reinstall the complete system (from a previous backup)
to get networking up.
I have tried different versions of Access Connections (5.02, 5.12, 5.21) and the same problem occurs
at seemingly random instances in time. This is obviosly a problem with the Access Connections software
since the Wireless networking works fine when I let windows manage it...
Anyone with a fix?
/Fredrik

Maximum size for Hard Disk in Lenovo 3000 N100

I have the Lenovo 3000 N100
it came with 100 GB Hard Disk 5400 RPM
What is the maximum Hard Disk that can be used. Can it be of 7200 RPM or only 5400 RPM?
Thanks for possible reply
Abraham
Solved!
Go to Solution.

@ortegaluis: my hard disk crashed a few days back (i have 3000 n100 and currently running the machine on a 1 gb pen drive )
was planning to buy a 320/500 GB hdd : seagate or western digital or hitachi (since hitachi was the one intially installed)
Could you please tell me, which one would be best? (it seems you have experience in the field)
Do i need to look for specs any other than these: 7200 rpm, 2.5" ?
Thanks
PS: all those who want to know possible behaviors of hard disks before crashes, visit http://datacent.com/datarecovery/hdd/hitachi . Mine gave a clicking sound exactly like the one on the page. Worked for a few days before giving up. If you hear similar sounds, back up your data immediately unless you want to loose it like i did

Doubled Fingerprint Interface on 3000 N100

I recently used System Update to update the fingerprint software on my 3000 N100 running Vista Business, SP1. The version of the fingerprint software now installed says it is 1.1.0.19 (fron its "about").
The new version seems to load faster and work more reliably, but I now have *two* fingerprint reader interfaces showing up on the login screen:
- The new one, with a large centered "finterprint login" icon
- The previous one, the interface that was there before the update. This is a smaller box near the top of the screen, below a wider drop-down. This one repeatedly appears, disappears, re-appears, etc., cycling every every few seconds.
How can I get rid of the previous one? Its on/off cycling strongly interferes with using non-fingerprint (password) login, since whenever it reappears it steals the focus, grabbing the cursor out of the password entry area.
gregP

Instructions:
Download the HP file from here: http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/softwareDownloadIndex?softwareitem=ob-56164-1&lc=en&cc=us&lang=en...
You'll need to extract the files using WinRAR (WinZip will not work); you'll need to download and install WinRar (www.rarlabs.com), then right-mouse on the file you downloaded in step 1, select "extract to" and choose a destination.
Go to Device Manager, select the Authentec AES2501A, choose "update driver", and browse to the location you extracted the files to in step 2.
Voila! Do not run the install file, as it's designed for HP/Compaq computers, of course, so I don't know what it would do. However, I now have Vista SP1 installed and all apears to be running normally.
Message Edited by hfelsh on 04-07-2008 02:53 PM

TV AC & PD Problems on 3000 N100 w/ Vista HP

I noticed there was LOTS more disk activity recently, particularly at startup. There was never a 'freeze', but the response was definately sluggish. Looking up what was happening with the Windows Resource Monitor it reported most of the activity was to pagefile.sys, the 'swapfile'. Interesting...
Just bought a Brand 'G' laptop w/ Vista on it and it showed none of the problems... Uh oh. Time to investigage more.
Noting that some of the latest updates and patches were causing problems on Vista (it's been out over a year now?), that was the first place to start. Uninstalling the software bit by bit, I think I may have found something interesting.
When TV Access Connections 5.02 is loaded the massive pagefile.sys actiivity happens. With just the prerequisites, no problems. I've seen this to varying degrees for quite awhile, so it's probably <?> not a 5.02 problem exclusively. Also noted that when the Presentation Director is reinstalled, the same problem occurs. The extended boot up time is significantly impacted.
Is there an underlying driver that needs a Vista SP1 update so the top level apps don't crater the machine's performance? At the time all drivers where up to date according to the TV SU tool.
BTW, run all this on Win XP Pro SP3 on a T61p, and it all seems to run perfectly. Just on the Vista machine does it act out.
If there's a solution, other than keeping it nuked off my system, I'd be glad to hear it. Otherwise consider it a 'bug report'.
TIA..
Message Edited by munged2u on 09-15-2008 06:33 AM
Lenovo 3000 N100
0768-A53
Vista Home Premium SP1

Hello,
Vista is a bit different in using ram, google: superfetch.
In the beginning, Vista performs a lot of tasks, like doing automatic restore points, defragmentation, superfetch learns about
your behavoir and is loading the demanded programs in ram.
You can disable them, look for tweaking vista in google, there a lot of suggestions.
Another simply suggestion is, to leave Vista alone one or two nights to get ready to use.
Then Vista will serve a good user experience and you would´t go back to XP, a lot of users said.
Also I would suggest not to update your Thinkvantage programs, when it isn´t necessary.
Regards
Andreas
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Problem while installing windows xp on 3000 n100..

hi there, i'm new in this and i was wondering..
is anyone can help me with my problem?
i have lep-top, lenovo 3000 n100, type: 0768 - FSG... i corently run on vista ultimate and i want to downgrade it to xp..
when the autorun starts it shows me that i can't install the xp.. and when i try to install xp while booting (i left the cd in the drive and restarted the comp), after the the reset it shows me "press any key to boot from the cd/dvd drive..." and after it the comp shows me that he's loading files form the cd and than a blue screen with an error massage..
can anyone help me please? i'm sick and tierd of vista...

Hello
I have the **EXACT** same 3000 N100 that you have..... I also had Vista pre-installed and disliked it intensely. I spent several days working on downgrading to XP and figured out a very easy way of doing it. I created a step-by-step instruction sheet. Locate the following on this forum.... "I Explain How To Downgrade From Vista To XP On A 3000 N100 Laptop"
Hope this helps you if you have not already downgraded.
Regards

Lenovo 3000 N100, Services failed to start No internet connection, Win Vista H Prem SP2

Can not connect to the internet.
Control Panel>Network and Sharing Center   .. Below Sharing and Discovery "off "
Tried to connect wireless first. Network discovery is off. Clicked to turn on and apply..... it will not turn on? (still trying ) To end I had to use the task manager, to end program.
Connected a network cable to the laptop and fill out the wizard connection information.
       Still will not connect.   Restarted with network cable attached no connection.
Wireless Connection status, Radio off. Click on "Power on Wireless Radio" will not come on.
Also have some spooler issues, currently no printer installed. "The Dependency service or group failed to start."
Lenovo 3000 N100 Win Vista Home Premium SP2 32bit, system rating 3.1
I think this is all a services issue?
Suggestions?
After yet an additional restart "Connection Status: unknown The dependency services or failed to start."

Called into the Lenovo help desk for software, Rommel did diagnostic with me and it seem to be a virus. I have no services files running and no internet connection.
With no internet connection it's hard to get a service from Lenovo.
They are will to sell me a one time service for 89.00 and if it's considered major it would go to 129.00.
A one year service agreement would be 179.00 for 3 major and unlimited minor and they would on either of these send me a boot disk.
They did a great Diagnostic work I'm just not sold they can fix my problem.
On the command line   ping 127.0.0.1 gets me Unable to initialize windows Socket, error code 10107.
Looks like I dead in the water..........

Mysterious shutdowns on Lenovo 3000 N100

I have a Lenovo 3000 N100 laptop around two years old. Half a year ago its battery when dead, and I've been running on AC power since. However, that doesn't seem to be enough anymore.
The computer has begun to shut down randomly for no apparent reason - sometimes during boot, sometimes after a couple of minutes, sometimes after several hours or more.
I'm using Ubuntu as my operating system after Windows went haywire, and haven't experienced any trouble with it so far.
Ideas, anybody?

Exactly same here...............solution?
I run lenovo n100 on ac power.If battery is inserted it is detected but shows not charging on windows 7.
After few minutes the laptop switches off without any indication within a second. And then if I switch on again with/without battery same thing repeats. To over come that I hav to Restore the system in Safe mode.
So we can conclude there is no Hardware problem.

3000 N100 - contacting Lenovo re laptop problems

My 3000 N100 is a nightmare - 7 months after I bought it, it could no longer be used as the graphics chip was damaged and the screen flickered so much that it was unusable. As the machine was still under the 1 year warranty Lenovo repaired it but the same issue has arisen again, and I understand that the extended warranty as a result of the repair was only 3 months. The cost of this repair means that I am left with an almost worthless laptop after only 18 months, that has already gone through 2 graphic chips (I think this is the problem anyway but I'm a bit of a tecnophobe..).
One of my work colleagues told me that companies have a duty to repair or replace items that go wrong before the end of a 'reasonable' service life under the Sale of Goods Act. So I'm hoping that Lenovo would agree that 18 months is not a reasonable service life for their laptops, particularly when it has malfunctioned twice in that time, and would consider a repair, but how do I contact them? There seems to be no contact address on their website and I also can't find any telephone numbers except for Lenovo. Anyone help??

Take it to an especialized repair laboratory and do that BGA rework (reclaim for warranty over that work). Another option is changing the whole motherboard.
You can't do anything yourself because you don't have knowledge and tools.
Best regards.
IPnaSh
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3000 n100 green video recording with Cyberlink PowerCinema

I have now installed Cyberlink PowerCinema ver 5 on my Lenovo 3000 N100. With a USB TV tuner I get excellent TV receptions in high definition. The problem is in recording TV. The recorded TV when played back with PowerCinema or Windows Media Player is quite green. It almost looks as if either red has been removed from the picture or has been replaced by green. Cyberlink have given me numerous options to try,but nothing works! The same system set up on a "non Lenovo" PC wiorks perfectly. It is clearly a problem with this configuration of Lenovo laptop, and I suspect the video card (NVidia GoForce Go 7300, with latest driver installed. Can any one help?

Duck3,
You may be right on this one too... this case seems a bit odd compared to the usual symptom mix when one of the batteries goes bad. Thanks for jumping in - much appreciated as always!!!
AriRichard,
See my PM from today...
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