K8t+spphire 9600xt ultimate edition

does anybody know if the Sapphire Radeon 9600XT "Ultimate Edition" or the 9800 pro "Ultimate Edition" fit on the k8t neo-fis2r?
or if someone use the zalman ZM80C-HP on there vga-card?

Yeah i installed a zalman cooler by my self,
it worked fine but was too less cooling for my radeon 9800 pro without additional fan. couldnt touch it with my finger about 60°.
switched to an arctic cooling silencer which is better and also very quiet in comparison to the standart cooler.
But make sure no additional southbridge cooler is installed.
i had to bend mine a bit to fit in the silencer.

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I have been trying to install Itunes for 3 days to my computer. MY eyes burn and I want to smash this computer at this point!!!! HELP ME!!! I receive this message when I run the diagnostic on my iphone Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (Build 6000

I have been trying to install Itunes for 3 days to my computer. MY eyes burn and I want to smash this computer at this point!!!! HELP ME!!! I receive this message when I run the diagnostic on my iphone
Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate Edition (Build 6000)
Dell Inc. Studio 1535
iTunes 10.6.1.7
QuickTime not available
FairPlay 1.14.37
Apple Application Support 2.1.7
iPod Updater Library 10.0d2
CD Driver 2.2.0.1
CD Driver DLL 2.1.1.1
Apple Mobile Device Driver 1.57.0.0
Bonjour 3.0.0.10 (333.10)
Gracenote SDK 1.9.5.502
Gracenote MusicID 1.9.5.115
Gracenote Submit 1.9.5.143
Gracenote DSP 1.9.5.45
iTunes Serial Number 0020AEDC02A7C4B8
Current user is an administrator.
The current local date and time is 2012-04-17 17:05:40.
iTunes is not running in safe mode.
WebKit accelerated compositing is enabled.
HDCP is supported.
Core Media is supported.
Video Display Information
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
Intel Corporation, Mobile Intel(R) 965 Express Chipset Family
**** External Plug-ins Information ****
No external plug-ins installed.
**** Network Connectivity Tests ****
Network Adapter Information
Adapter Name:          {92497F93-8A79-419C-AA27-50CD2F263F77}
Description:          Microsoft Virtual WiFi Miniport Adapter
IP Address:          0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:          0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
Lease Expires:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:
Adapter Name:          {6FECCC1D-04CF-4A3F-92B6-DC6E68D12BE5}
Description:          Dell Wireless 1397 WLAN Mini-Card
IP Address:          192.168.0.118
Subnet Mask:          255.255.255.0
Default Gateway:          192.168.0.1
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:          192.168.0.1
Lease Obtained:          Tue Apr 17 16:59:28 2012
Lease Expires:          Wed Apr 18 16:59:28 2012
DNS Servers:          192.168.20.254
                    192.168.30.217
Adapter Name:          {3323A300-E864-46C3-A6B6-F0B90AFF4AFE}
Description:          Broadcom NetLink (TM) Gigabit Ethernet
IP Address:          0.0.0.0
Subnet Mask:          0.0.0.0
Default Gateway:          0.0.0.0
DHCP Enabled:          Yes
DHCP Server:
Lease Obtained:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
Lease Expires:          Wed Dec 31 19:00:00 1969
DNS Servers:
Active Connection:          LAN Connection
Connected:          Yes
Online:                    Yes
Using Modem:          No
Using LAN:          Yes
Using Proxy:          No
Firewall Information
Windows Firewall is on.
iTunes is NOT enabled in Windows Firewall.
Connection attempt to Apple web site was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to browsing iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to purchasing from iTunes Store was successful.
Connection attempt to iPhone activation server was successful.
Connection attempt to firmware update server was unsuccessful.
The network connection timed out.
Connection attempt to Gracenote server was successful.
Last successful iTunes Store access was 2012-04-17 17:04:26.
**** CD/DVD Drive Tests ****
No drivers in LowerFilters.
UpperFilters: GEARAspiWDM (2.2.0.1),
E: Optiarc DVD+-RW AD-7640S, Rev HD14
Drive is empty.
**** Device Connectivity Tests ****
iPodService 10.6.1.7 is currently running.
iTunesHelper 10.6.1.7 is currently running.
Apple Mobile Device Service not found.
Universal Serial Bus Controllers:
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2830. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2831. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2832. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2834. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB Universal Host Controller - 2835. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 2836. Device is working properly.
Intel(R) ICH8 Family USB2 Enhanced Host Controller - 283A. Device is working properly.
FireWire (IEEE 1394) Host Controllers:
Ricoh 1394 OHCI Compliant Host Controller. Device is working properly.
**** Device Sync Tests ****
No iPod, iPhone, or iPad found.

This should get your itunes store connection working.
Close your iTunes,
Go to command Prompt -
(Win 7/Vista) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES, right mouse click "Command Prompt", choose "Run as Administrator".
(Win XP SP2 & above) - START/ALL PROGRAMS/ACCESSORIES/Command Prompt
In the "Command Prompt" screen, type in
netsh winsock reset
Hit "ENTER" key
Restart your computer.
If you do get a prompt after restart windows to remap LSP, just click NO.
Now launch your iTunes and see if it is working now.
If you are still having these type of problems after trying the winsock reset, refer to this article to identify which software in your system is inserting LSP:
iTunes 10.5 for Windows: May see performance issues and blank iTunes Store
http://support.apple.com/kb/TS4123?viewlocale=en_US

Gears of War: Ultimate Edition at Best Buy

The Locust Horde is a nightmarish race of creatures that surface from the depths of the planet. Only one squad can eliminate these hellish beasts from the surface — the Delta Squad. A disgraced former war hero, Marcus Fenix, is seeking personal redemption, and leading his fire team into danger is his way. Lock and load for the epic adventure that helped define a generation of high-definition gaming, now remastered for Xbox One with Gears of War: Ultimate Edition.
Step into the boots of Marcus Fenix and grab your gun, the Locust Horde isn't going to stop itself. The original Gears of War returns in legendary fashion, as it has been completely remastered from the ground up for 1080p resolution at 60 fps. New lighting, environments, characters and cinematic scenes, as well as support for 7.1 surround sound plunge you deep into the harrowing battle for survival. Plus, you'll gain access to five new never-before-released campaign chapters that follow Delta Squad on their explosive journey to Timgad Station. Hop online and get ready to re-live the genre-defining multiplayer action that features a total of 19 remastered maps and six competitive modes, including Team Death Match, King of the Hill, Warzone, Assassination, Execution, Annex and the special community-designed 2v2 mode. Get ready to re-live and re-experience the Gears of War adventure that started it all.
Product Features
Lock and load for the epic and legendary title that helped define the first generation of high-definition gaming with Gears of War: Ultimate Edition, which features the original Gears of War completely remastered in full 1080p at 60 fps
Packed full of new content, including five new never-before-released campaign chapters that follow Delta Squad as they fight their way to Timgad Station
Dive into the deep and harrowing battle for survival against the Locust Horde as Marcus Fenix, a disgraced former war hero, who is seeking personal redemption as he leads his fire team against the merciless onslaught
Immerse yourself in the epic battles and iconic combat with this rebuilt version of Gears of War that now features improved lighting, environments, characters and cinematic scenes
Unlock and read five Gears of War comic books within the game to gain a deeper understanding into the saga
Become enveloped in the action with support for 7.1 surround sound
Load up for the return of the genre-defining multiplayer*, which includes 19 total remastered maps and six competitive modes, such as Team Death Match, updated King of the Hill and a special community-designed 2v2 mode
Earn all-new Xbox Live achievements and a 1,250 new Gamerscore
Enjoy hand-picked gameplay improvements, alternate controls and a new difficulty level that is designed for franchise rookies
Gears of War: Ultimate Edition provides you with early access to the beta for the next Gears of War**
* Online multiplayer features require Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately)
** Gears of War 4 Beta: For early access to the Gears of War 4 Beta when it launches (expected Spring 2016), login to Xbox Live and play Gears of War: Ultimate Edition by March 1, 2016. Must be 17+
Xbox One, broadband Internet (ISP fees apply) and Xbox Live Gold membership (sold separately) required. Beta dates, content and features subject to change. Not available in all markets.
You are reserving Gears of War: Ultimate Edition for use only with Xbox One, release date 08/25/2015. Features and requirements may change. See xbox.com/reserve for additional information.
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Hi CLD2ooth,
You know, we haven’t heard anything in regards to pre-order bonuses for Gears of War: Ultimate Edition just yet, only the Beta Access. Considering we just recently listed this title, it’s quite likely this could change in the future.
Keep an eye on the main Gears of War page here for any changes and I’ll do my best to jump back in here if I hear anything on this as well!

Problem with Oracle 11g(32 bit) installation on windows 7 ultimate edition

Hello all,
I have a problem with Oracle 11g(32 bit) installation on windows 7 ultimate edition (32 bit).
I have successfully installed it immediately after OS installation. But today, i have decided to deinstall it and go for Oracle 10g version for 32 bit.
Everything went normal during installation, but i can see the services is not present in services.msc. Also its throwing some exception for dbca, netca
Now i tried to deinstall it and again go for 11g. But even the same story here..
Can anybody give me a solution for this..
-Regards
Rajesh Menon

Saqib Alam wrote:
i recently install Oracle 11g R1 on windows 7 ultimate, i installed it and working perfectly.
ur problem is that u install latest version and now u trying to installing old version.
now u need to uninstall 10g and delete oracle from services, if the probleme presist then u should
install fresh windows 7.
Regards
SaqibNo need to install a fresh OS. That's like tearing your house down just because you wired a lamp wrong and blew a circuit breaker.
There are MeaLink notes on how to eradicate an Oracle install from Windows, but it boils down to this:
Stop all Oracle services
In the registery:
- Delete all oracle services from the register (HKLM\SYSTEM\CurrentControlSet
- Delete the entire Oralce folder from HKLM\Software
reboot
Delete the ORACLE_HOME directory and any other Oracle related directories/files. Offhand, it seems like there is an Oracle directory under Program Files.
reboot

Installing Windows 7 Ultimate Edition on a Late 2013 15" MacBook Pro with Retina Display. (Top Spec)

All,
I am trying to install Windows 7 Ultimate Edition on my Late 2013 MacBook Pro with Retina Display. I am using the .iso file/USB stick method of installation because I don't have access to my original Windows 7 DVD. I have the top specification model with all of the max upgrades. The problem I am having is when I get to actual installation of the Windows 7 software, it can't find the drivers I need to complete the installation. Any tips or suggestions?

I thought about doing what you said above, but unfortunately, I didn't have any spare blank DVD's. However, I was able to sucessfully install Windows & on my Mac. What I did was when I got to the error message, I would cancel the installation and that would return me back to the install now window. At that point, I would take out the flash drive and put it into another USB port. It took a few times, but eventually it recognized the drivers and allowed me to install the software. Remember, once you get past that point, the installation will ask you to choose a drive to install Windows on. Highlight the Boot Camp drive and chose "advanced", and then chose "format" after that. After all of this, it should be smooth sailing.

I cannot connect to the Internet after installation of Windows Vista Ultimate edition.

I cannot connect to the Internet after installation of Windows Vista Ultimate edition. For some odd reason, it seems my ethernet has not yet been installed to my operating system and I do not know how to do that even with the internet, I have the LAN cable hooked up to my computer but I do not know exactly what to do about it. Is there some sort of driver I need to install, or what? How do I do that without the internet?
This operating system is on a separate partition to my other operating system that is connected to internet already (Windows Vista Premium) that I do not wish to use anymore because of it's corruption. I tell you this because you may know a way of finding the driver files on my previous operating system that I may be able to transfer to the other.

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Gears Of War Ultimate Edition preorder bonus?

It has been posted that this is what the U.S. Bestbuy is getting for the retailer preorder bonus: Golden Hunter MP Character along with all other bonuses for preordering from any retailer
Best Buy Standard Edition ($39.99 USD)
- Gears of War: Ultimate Edition Physical Copy
- Golden Hunter MP Character
- Gears of War 4 Early Beta Access
- Civilian Anya MP Character
- Animated Imulsion Weapon Skin
Now I know other retailers bonuses and seems like the only one in Canada that hasn't listed anything is Bestbuy. All the other retailers are also listed in the U.S. Are getting the same bonus as there Canadian counterparts. Any update on this ?

Online Only preorders of Gears of War Ultimate Edition will get the exclusive Golden Hunter Multiplayer Skin! Full detail will show on the product page soon and yes, you will get the exclusive if you have already placed your preorder via our web store

Re: Gears of War: Ultimate Edition ($10 Pre-order Reward Certificate)

So I pre ordered when the 10$ reward was available. Will best buy still honor this or is everyone not gettign the 10$ reward?

Hello sixthnewkid,
Thank you for being a My Best Buy member and pre-ordering your games from Best Buy. We're pleased to have earned your loyalty.
I'd like to specifically thank you today for pre-ordering the Gears of War Ultimate Edition from us. I am sorry for any earlier confusion, but I regret that this title is not a part of our "Get $10" offer. That being the case, there will be no bonus points for anyone who pre-ordered previously. Any other My Best Buy Gamers Club or Gamers Club Unlocked benefits still apply.
Sincerely,

GOW Ultimate Edition...where is the bonus stuff??

Both Amazon and Game Stop offer bonus characters for pre-ordering....but BB there is no $10 credit for a pre order nor any bonus characters....what gives??

Hello Imn22,
Great questions about the Gears of War: Ultimate Edition pre-order bonus and the Get $10 promotion! Unfortunately, this game doesn't qualify for the promotion.
It's not listed on the website, but we'll be offering a Golden Hunter multiplayer skin. BestBuy.com should be updated in the near future to reflect this bonus. I apologize for the delay.
Best Buy will receive the Golden Hunter multiplayer skin.
Both menacing and ornate, the Golden Hunter stands out in the Locust Horde wearing unique, gleaming armor and hunting players with a deadly combination of weapons.
This Multiplayer Skin lets you play as a Golden Hunter in competitive multiplayer* matches in Gears of War: Ultimate Edition

Madden 15 Ultimate edition question

so they just released the ulitmate edition for $70 and includes $40 dollars worth of mut content. My question is do you still get the pre order bonus of $15 dollars in my ultimate team content also?

Hi dhafer and zarkron,
Thanks for your interest in Madden 15! I’ve actually been contemplating picking up a sports game as I haven’t owned a newer sports release in a while, and Madden 15 may actually be what I was looking for. The $10 in Reward Certificates that you receive from pre-ordering the game is a fantastic incentive, and I’ll happily assist with your question about the eligibility of these certificates in regards to the Ultimate Edition of Madden 15.
All My Best Buy members will receive $10 in Reward Certificates when pre-ordering and completing the purchase of any physical copy of Madden 15. This does in fact include the Ultimate Edition of the game on Xbox One and PS4. Gamers Club Unlocked members will receive an additional 20% off the games, as per usual! Please click here to see more information in regards to pre-ordering Madden 15.
Thanks again for posting, and please let us know if you have any other questions.
Cheers!
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IQ770 upgrade to Windows 7 64bit Ultimate Edition

Hello Everyone,
I know this is not supported - but I have always been disappointed w/ some of the flaws in the factory installation that came w/ this machine. I experienced screen flickers and network issues w/ my Media Center Extenders which were connected to my IQ770 since I had this machine.
Finally this weekend I decided to wipe out the factory OS and install Win7 Ultimate 64bit - and all devices were recognized in Device Manager along w/ no more flickers or network issues!!! Not to mention that I gain access to all 4GB of RAM, which I upgraded several months ago. So - I'm pretty sure I will be sticking w/ this installation of Win7 64bit, regardless of what I find out here in the forums.
My question(s):
Anyone know of a version of the TouchSmart application that I can download and install on Win7 x64? I have attempted to download a version for another TouchSmart PC but it will not install on this OS.
Anyone else done this - and have you found alternative drivers which work better, over the Windows drivers that came OOB or via Windows Updates?
Thx ahead of time!

Install this first so the system is stable
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/976972
As for TouchSmart applications you would need to find 3rd party ones. This model only supports single touch.

Can anyone help me mirror my arch-live ultimate edition?

I was wondering if anyone will help me in hosting my arch-live ultmate edition? I also would like to know what programs/desktops people want on it. I asking cause I don't want to use all my friends monthly bandwidth in a few days. The iso is going to use wcp (wolvix control panel) for installing it on to a livecd.
I asking this cause I can't use bittorrent with my linksys router on wifi well. I also can't use my back computer cause its my brother's.
Will anyone help me with this project?
PS This is a unoffical project still. I'm also going to have kdemod and kdemod4 in iso in less there is a problem with it. This iso is going to be no bigger then 1.4GB. This will allow you to put it on a 2gb usb key with keeping changes.
Last edited by godane (2008-07-16 00:12:49)

openbox, fluxbox, fvwm, awesome, twm, icewm, gnome, xfce, e16, and e17 i think are all on the cd iso. Its just kdemod4 doesn't fit in without remove most if not all of the desktop apps.
Thanks for asking though,
@crouse
Thanks for the mirror.
Last edited by godane (2008-07-17 06:22:51)

P4N SLI-FI Intel Edition Memory Problems

Ok Im new to DDR2 but this just seems like something is not right. Ok so I have the P4N SLI-FI Intel Edition Mobo. Flashed to newest bios as of 01/23/06 Ok so the ram comes up in bios as ddr2-667 but when I boot to windows it clocks down to 333mhz effective clock and 167mhz real clock, giving me a 5300 bandwidth( checked with everest ultimate edition). Also this ram is Corsair Value Ram rated at 667 ddr2 pc5300. I am running a 1gb dual channel kit I had bought from newegg. I looked on the internet elseware and found somthings about speed ratings and such but nothing that tells me straight up if 5300 should be my bandwidth, I have 14 years of computer experiance and common sense tells me that my bandwidth should be 10.6gb. Again ddr2 is completly new to me. Also I have read that pc5400 solves some problems in other boards not sure what they ment by problems but I was thinking maybe I bought the wrong ram, also on msi's website I checked the pdf file for supported ram and again I did NOT see the ram I had purchased but that means almost nothing as they leftout alot of major brands of ddr2-667 and other speeds aswell.
I am really pissed off at this point. I can tell my system is slow, boot up times are longer then my Amd XP3200+
Also another problem I am having is that the Nvidia GbE Lan is not working at all. Checked the bios and its turned on still no go. I had to put a Lan card in to even get online. This is not as important as the first problem but still annoying.
Thanks for your time.
Pic:
System Specs:
P4N SLI-FI Intel Edition
2.8ghz P4 LGA
1gb Corsair DDR2-667 Dual Channel Kit
1 x MSI 6800GS
2 x Sata150 WD 80gb HDD non raid atm
Aspire X-Navigator Case w/ 550w Aspire Powersupply
Soundblaster Audigy LS

I mean it sounded kind of like it was correct but, in windows I expected something to say ddr2 667 and all the programs I am running label it as ddr2 333
Even my everest ultimate 2006 and sisoft sandra say its ddr2 333, the benchmarks that do come with those programs show other peoples ram running at ddr2 667
Also the comp just seems slow windows loads in 5 bars (the thing at the bottom when booting) and then another 30 secs after that.
My other comp an AthlonXP 3200+, 512 ddr400 DC, 40gb ide hdd, 9600xt) loads windows in 1.5 bars and instant to desktop with older technology.
The games dont seem to be loading fast at all either. Basically I am very dissapointed in the performance of ddr2-667 its not faster than ddr400 by any means and if its the board then im really heated because this board should fly, funny how I read reviews on the board before I buy it and they said it was all good, then I find more in depth reviews that really say this board is below average.
Could it be possible that ddr2 5400 would be a better choice because the board cant support ddr2 5300?
Again thanks for your help guys im just dissapointed in the performance, sucks after spending $450+ and the video card is the only on par piece I've gotten.

Can anyone help. I need to reuse my SDHC cards and transfer footage from an ongoing profect to a hard drive. Can i edit from the Hard drive or am I better transferring info striaight from camera to time line

Hi I am using a JVC GY-HM100 camera which is meant to work well with final cut pro. I have an ongoing project but need to save money and resuse the SDHC cards that are currently full of footage.
Would I be better off transferring the footage straight to the time line (as rumour has it you can do this with this camera) or store the footage on a hard drive and edit it later without risk of losing the footage.
Many thanks
Lindabob

Thanks Linda,
Here's some more info for you:
This is my pet checklist for questions regarding FCP X performance - you may have already addressed some of the items but it's worth checking.
Check the spec of your Mac against the system requirements:
http://www.apple.com/finalcutpro/specs/
Check the spec of your graphics card. If it's listed here, it's not suitable:
http://support.apple.com/kb/HT4664
Make sure you're using the latest version of the application - FCP X 10.0.3 runs very well on my 2009 MacPro 2 x 2.26 GHz Quad-Core Intel Xeon with 16 GB RAM and ATI Radeon HD 5870 1024 MB. I run it with Lion 10.7.3.
Check that you have at least 20% free space on your system drive.
If you have not already done so, move your Projects and Events to a fast (Firewire 800 or faster) external HD. Make sure the drive's formatted OS Extended (journalling's not required for video). You should always keep at least 20% free space on the Hard Drives that your Media, Projects and Events are on.
If you are getting crashes, there is some conflict on the OS. Create a new (admin) user account on your system. Do NOT import any of the settings etc from the old account - simply use FCP X from there - if it runs a lot better, there's a conflict and a clean install would be recommended - but remember, if you reinstall the system, and then use Migration Assistant (or anything else) to import all your old settings etc etc, you may well be importing the cause of the conflict in the first place.
Keep projects to 20 mins or less (about half that for Multicam). If you have a long project, work on short sections, make them into Compound Clips and then paste these into a final project for export.
If you ever experience dropped frames, I strongly recommend you use ProRes 422 Proxy - it edits and plays back like silk because the files are small but lightly compressed (not much packing and unpacking to do) - but remember to select 'Original or Optimised Media' (FCP X Preferences > Playback) just before you export your movie, otherwise it will be exported at low resolution.
If you have plenty of processor power, for the ultimate editing experience, create Optimised Media - most camera native files are highly compressed and need a great deal of processor power to play back - particularly if you add titles, filters or effects. ProRes 422 takes up much more hard drive space but is very lightly compressed. It edits and plays back superbly.
Hide Audio Waveforms at all times when you don't need them (both in Browser and Storyline / Timeline). They take up a lot of processor power. (Use the switch icon at the bottom-right of your timeline to select a format without waveforms if you don't need them at the moment, then switch back when you do).
Create folders in the Project and Events libraries and put any projects you are not working on currently, in those folders. This will help a lot. There's a great application for this, called Event Manager X - for the tiny cost it's an invaluable application.
http://assistedediting.intelligentassistance.com/EventManagerX/
Unless you cannot edit and playback without it, turn off Background Rendering in Preferences (under Playback) - this will help general performance and you can always render when you need to by selecting the clip (or clips) and pressing Ctrl+R.
The biggest single improvement I saw in performance was when I upgraded the RAM from 8 GB to 16.
Andy

Windows XP Media Center Edition FAQ

What is a Media Center PC?
It is basically a regular PC, but designed to fit into your home entertainment system to replace your DVD player, Hi-Fi, TV set-top box, as well as allowing other functions as email, web browsing and more, all from the comfort of your armchair, or elsewhere
Many new Media Center PCs (MCPCs or Home Theatre PCs - HTPCs) are styled like hi-fi components to blend in under your TV, while many are regular PCs with extra multimedia functions.
What is Windows XP Media Center Edition?
Windows XP Media Center Edition (or XP MCE for short) is basically Windows XP Professional (Service Pack 2) without advanced networking support (but including Remote Desktop Connection) and extra applications to turn your PC into a fully fledged Home Theatre PC (HTPC). The main Microsoft Media Center appplication allows a full screen interface suitable for viewing on TVs (pictured below left) and controlled by an easy to use Microsoft remote control device (below right), so you can watch and record TV, view DVDs and listen to audio CDs and digital music files.
How do I get WinXP MCE?
At the time of writing, XP MCE is only available as an OEM pack which you can purchase from your nearest dealer or online reseller, or if pre-installed on a purchased system. MCE is currently only available as a 32bit (x86) version, but works on 64bit systems.
The Media Center application is also included with the Home Premium and Ultimate editions of Windows Vista.
How do I install WinXP MCE?
MCE installs the same way as any other version of Windows XP. However it cannot be installed as an upgrade, you must do a clean install. MCE comes on two disks; a WinXP XP SP2 disc, and the MCE extras disc. Boot from CD1 as you would normally when installing Windows. The setup screens will indicate Windows XP Professional, this is normal. During the graphic part of the install process, you will be prompted to insert CD2. This is obviously the second CD of the set which you should insert, as it contains the necessary extra Media Center enhancements. When it is done, Setup will ask you for the "Windows XP SP2 CD". It is actually just asking for the first disc again, so reinsert it and let it continue.
When install is complete, the system will reboot, and you will see the normal Windows XP desktop, though with a slightly different theme. To begin using the Media Center program straight away, click on Media Center in the Start Menu to begin the Media Center Setup wizard.
What graphics hardware is required for MCE to work correctly?
MCE works with DirectX 9.0c, so ideally your hardware at a minimum needs to be DirectX 9.0 compatible.
MCE requires a minimum of 64mb video RAM (shared or dedicated), 128mb recommended for the full visual "eye-candy" interface effects.
For Nvidia GPU chipsets, MCE drivers can be found here: nVidia Drivers. You'll need at least a Geforce FX5200 for MCE to work (however I have it running on an integrated Geforce 4 MX with no problems).
For ATI GPU chipsets, drivers for MCE can be found here: ATi Drivers. You'll need at least a 9250 for MCE to work, but I understand that the 9200 may also suffice.
Unfortunately, I understand that SiS and Via (S3) chipsets (as found on many mobos with integrated VGA) are NOT MCE compatible. Some Intel integrated VGA chipsets will work now, you should refer to Intel's website for updated drivers. I also understand that Via have introduced MCE compatible drivers for their Epia SP13000 ITX board, again refer to Via's website for correct drivers. However, it is recommended to use an add-in VGA card for best results, unless you have a new board which has integrated Geforce 6100 or ATI Xpress chipsets
What TV hardware works with MCE?
In order to display TV output, MCE requires an MPEG2 stream to display. It cannot encode this itself, so requires a hardware based TV tuner / capture card, such as the Hauppage PVR MCE series, or the MSI Theater 550PRO (above left). The card receives analog video through the aerial connection, or svideo / composite inputs, encodes it into MPEG2 format, which MCE can display.
This type of analog card is required to connect a cable or satellite box (eg Telewest, NTL or Sky in UK). Using the Microsoft remote receiver, two supplied IR blasters affix to the set-top box, so MCE can automatically change channels when needed.
For best picture quality on digital TV though, you can use a software-based DVB-T card, such as the Hauppauge Nova-T or the Black Gold DVB-T (above right). Using a regular aerial, these receive high quality digital terrestrial (OTA) signals (eg the Freeview service in UK), which are broadcast in MPEG2 format, and therefore no encoding is required. In the USA, ATSC is the digital terrestrial standard used, as DVB is not available there.
Unfortunately UK users of DVB-T cards will currently not be able to make use of DVB subtitles, interactive text-based services such as Teletext and BBCi, or listen to the Digital Radio services available on Freeview. UK DVB Digital Audio services are now available with MCE Rollup 2.
Unlike with VGA cards, MCE requires that your TV hardware has special BDA (Broadcast Driver Architecture) drivers which are MCE compatible. Check your hardware manufacturers website for compatible drivers.
Unfortunately, analogue TV hardware that is software-driven (such as MSI TV@nywhere and Vox) won't work in MCE.
Windows Vista Media Center will introduce support for cable (DVB-C) and satellite (DVB-S)tuner cards
Do I need any other software to make MCE work?
As MCE is essentially based around Windows Media Player 10, you will be aware that WMP cannot play DVDs until you install a suitable DVD codec. This is also the case with MCE, as until you install this MPEG2 codec, MCE won't play ANY video (including TV). So you will also need to purchase additional MCE compatible DVD player software, such as Cyberlink PowerDVD 6, Intervideo WinDVD 6, or Nvidia's DVD Decoder MPEG codec. Results can be varied using different codecs, so it is best to try a trial version of such software to see which gives you the best results before purchasing. You may find that suitable DVD software may already be supplied with some VGA or TV tuner cards.
Anything else I need?
You will also require an internet connection (not imperative, but certainly very useful) in order for MCE to access the internet in order to find and download TV guide listings, and album and artist information when playing CDs, MP3s and WMAs.
Without guide information, you will have to manually schedule TV recordings, and no programme information will be available.
If you are planning on having your Media Center in your living room, the Microsoft Remote Controller will allow you to control all aspects of the MCE interface without the need for a keyboard or mouse connected.
If you are connecting your Media Center to your TV, then your video display device will need TV-out capabilities (S-Video or Composite). S-Video offers better picture quality over composite video, but you will need to ensure your TV supports S-Video input, otherwise you will just see black and white video.
If your TV supports RGB inputs, then you may be able to obtain a VGA > RGB adaptor, which offers even better picture quality (search with Google, there are lots of sites about this). Many modern LCD and plasma TVs also support direct VGA / DVI inputs. VGA > RGB/SCART is only compatible with ATI Radeon VGA cards.
Can I watch one channel while recording another?
Yes, but you will need two identical TV devices, eg 2x DVB-T cards. You cannot have one analogue card, and one digital, as MCE presumes both hardware devices receive same channels, and can pick and choose between them. (However in the USA, you may have two analogue tuners, and one HDTV tuner)
This is straightforward when using two identical DVB-T cards. MCE has a channel list and guide data, so for example you are watching BBC1 on one tuner, MCE uses the other tuner to record the other programme on ITV2. Both cards are receiving the same input.
It gets a little more complicated if you want to do the same with a paid subscription service, such as NTL Cable or Sky Satellite in UK. As well as having two matching tuners (although I understand that some companies, including Hauppage, are releasing "dual-tuner" cards) you will also require two set-top boxes, with a subscription for each, as MCE needs to be able to change the channel on each set-top box seperately.
Good links....
Windows XP Media Center Edition 2005 homepage
The Green Button - very good MCE community forum
MCESoft - for all sorts of plug-ins and extras for MCE
XPMCE.com - Windows Media Center forums
ukShazam.com - Media Center help & more
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Look out for me in the XPMCE forums if you need further help!
That's about it for now, hope you find it useful. As I think of (meaning "remember" ) other stuff I'll add it above. If you know something that I've missed out, please post below with as much info as you can, and I'll add it to the guide, with a credit to you!
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For some reason when using the "certified" MCE version of the Forceware drivers, after a short while all the buttons in the menus become "corrupted"
The simple solution: use regular XP/2000 version of Forceware drivers. They still work perfectly in MCE2005, and the graphical corruption doesn't appear.
nVidia Drivers
EDIT: this problem appears to have been corrected in the recent Rollup 2 Update

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