I know what you're thinking :) - but you'd be overlooking that the i845MP chipset isn't the same as the i845D. The i845MP is a mobile chipset. The i845D is for a desktop. The reason it has the same ICH is because the 845 family's hallmark is the IO Controller Hub and Memory Controller Hub (ICH and ...

The answer is no. The most of the models of Pentium 4 2.8 Ghz use a different FSB bus speed at least. 400 mhz vs 533 mhz. I also don't believe that it uses the same form factor. The Pentium 4-m 2.6 ghz is about all the horse power you're going to get on the a31p. The G series uses a Pentium 4 deskt...

I am currently using P4 M 2.5. I was just thinking to get 2.8 one. One store near my place has it for sale. However, I can't test on it. Once I buy it then I can't return it.


That's why I ask if I could use the desktop one. It will be faster using 2.8 desktop one...

I was wondering if I could change the processor to a desktop one.

I am thinking to get the P4 2.6 one.


Is it possible?

I see that it has different core voltage. The mobile one is 1.3 and the desktop one is 1.5.



maybe others have tried it before?

thank you

I am thinking of getting one of those DVD RW dual layer drive. However, I am not sure if this will fit or not.

If this one fit, do I need to have any modification on the front bezel or not? is it a straight forward kind of installation without modifying anything?


thanks

Boot up again and press F1 to enter BIOS and then F9 to reset the BIOS to defaults - then F10 to save and exit. I did that, still no luck. I have sytle xp installed, after uninstall it, I lost the Blue screen but it still doesn't want to go to the BIOS update, finally I got it to work by using the ...

I think I read elsewhere that the A31p can take 2 x 1 GB memory sticks. Are there any changes needed to BIOS or O/S when increasing RAM?, or is it simply a matter of inserting the new memory chips? No "hacking" involved, just need to have an up to date BIOS. Can you recommend a reputable source for...

I just downloaded the BIOS. However, when trying to install it, I always get the Blue Screen Error. It says IRQ not equal something like that. Can someone help me out? I have never had problem like this before upgrading the BIOS. edit: this is the BIOS I try, the version is 1.12 one. thank you, Darno

they have replaced my case. They found out the case broken inside after opening it.

I don't really need any power to make the case squakes.

I am sure now that the case has problem.


thanks

so I think mine is defective cause I have floopy drive inserted already.

I think I'm gonna wait til they have the new case for me.

maybe other people want to participate and give their answers?

thanks

my a31p doesn't do that. But you might try checking to see if the case screws are tight. the screws are tight. I suspect there's something wrong with the case. However, I just want to make sure that I am the only one that is having the problem. with that, I can make sure the IBM tech to replace the...

I just notice that around the hand rest above the speaker, if I push a little bit downward, I hear the squaking noise. This makes the laptop like a cheap one cause it doesn't have a firm body. I went to IBM service center and they said every A31 like that. So I am asking if any of you who have A31 e...

yes, it solves the problem. I just look at it and I am a happy man now hehehe...



Merry X'Mas and Happy New Year to all of you...

ok thanks for the info.


I will do a search to get a better price. once I am able to modify it, I will update this thread


thanks

Hi,

I am interested in getting one of those DVD dual layers burner. However, I am not sure if this will fit on my A31p.

Has anybody tried it?


thanks

give me your email and I will send you the version. I will have my machine replaced by IBM in Indonesia. They claim there's a new board that has different version. I haven't received any calls from them. They will replace my board probably next week or so. I will update to you guys what will happen ...

you can always downgrade it by downloading the 1.01 version.

I always be able to downgrade when there's something wrong with the controller.

I am having problem with the cd writer/dvd.
I am not able to run the music cd if I haven't inserted the dvd media.

I have no clue what's wrong with it. I am not using any copy cd. I am using the original cd.


anybody knows what's wrong with it?

thanks

I don't think it's a hardware faulty either. If they replace it, they will most likely replace the same motherboard. I don't think they have a newer board as they discontinue the a31p product line off their market. It's most likely the problem with the embedded controller. I don't have any problem w...

sure, you can still update it.

I am using 2.5 right now and it works just fine.

david,

about the cpu, I am thinking of selling mine. if you are interested, you can pm me. However, I am in Indonesia right now. So if you are interested, we can talk about it over the internet.

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I have no clue why yours kepping getting problem. Did you try to use the method that I told you? Are you using the 1.01 controller version? If I am not mistaken, you use win 2k. can you try using win xp? I think there is a way to solve your problem but we just haven't found it. let me know the progr...

the new controller didn't solve the problem at all. Still having problem with the second battery on the ultra bay slot. The second battery doesn't want to charge at all. Haven't tried with the floppy but will do it. Maybe people who live in the US can call their CS and ask why they keep releasing ne...

Hi, IBM have just released the newer version of their embedded controller, 1.03. I thought it would be able to solve the problem with the second battery on ultrabay not charging, but it didn't. Is it me or other people have the same problem? Do I have to use the 1.01 only to get it to work? I am in ...

I installed Omega drivers and got the almost similar problem like yours. The screen resolution get squeezed. You can fix it by going to the BIOS and use the default setting. It will fix your problem. As for the red thing rectangular, I have no clue. I think you can uninstall omega drivers and apply ...

ok, thanks for the info.

Now I can purchase the hdd

thanks

I want to buy one to put on my a31p but I read on another thread that it can't be used on a31p. Is it true?


Please people who have used it on their a31p to answer this question.

Thanks

ok, the testing is done I guess. I use the default setup on the BIOS and everything seems to work normal. The only thing that annoys me is that the default BIOS set the screen as PCI not AGP. I don't know if that's the main issue why we get all sort of the problems or not. But try to use the default...

hi,

give me 2 more days to do more testing.

I've been running it with the second battery with no problem.

not sure what I have done except load the BIOS default.

What annoys me is in BIOS setting, the vga setting is pci not agp.

I'll update you in 2 days with the details.

Hi, this is the latest information that I can give for now. I have tried my machine for the last 2 days and the second battery works fine. What I do is I go to the BIOS page and load the BIOS default. If I am not mistaken F10 will do it. After that, I haven't had problem with the battery so far. Thi...