Category Archives: Hardware

Dell BIOS Beep Codes

Below are the technical causes of each Dell BIOS beep code pattern followed by a short series of steps to resolve the cause of the issue. 

IRQ Assignments

Anyone who has ever tried to install a legacy (non plug-and-play) device has learned that device configuration can be a world of confusion for the novice. Fortunately, the entire concept of device configuration can be simplified through the understanding of a few basic terms and concepts.

Award BIOS Beep Codes

AwardBIOS was once the branded BIOS software by a company named Award. Award is now owned by Phoenix Technologies, one of the top BIOS software makers in the world. Many motherboard manufacturers have integrated AwardBIOS into their motherboards and, when trouble starts, will sound the AwardBIOS beep codes.

How to clean an LCD Screen

LCD screens, just like a common glass, are breakable.  Can it ever be dust-free?  Dust is the main culprit in many failures of electronic peripheral.  But when it comes to dust and dirt issues of LCD screen, it will always be more sensitive compared to ordinary monitors.  It is always a question of clarity and visibility when using… Read More »