try to disable certain hardware devices in BIOS one-by-one see

here it said it is possible to install vista in the first place if u decided to install one,
http://apcmag.com/how_to_dual_boot_vista_a...ystep_guide.htm

was wondering if i could upgrade my RAM to ddr3 1066..as i am now using 3g ddr 667 on my cq20 125 which i transplanted from my old toshiba..on a another note, read on the compaq hk website that this machine has wifi b/g/n..is this true?? advise needed thanks..

the bios in my laptop is insydeh20 setup utility which does not hav the option to disable any hardware(etc sata). it can only change boot sequence.

or are there any hidden options in bios?

RAM upgrade of course possible... but only DDR2 1066. DDR3 Ram is not compatible.

Yes all CQ series come with Wifi B/G/N.

does cq support wimax? anyone


cloud, did you remove the red ads sticker on the left palm rest area? wonder what would happen if we remove it, it look like demo computer

ddr2 available in 1066? i thought that the centrino 2 4 series chipset is capable of using the ddr3..removed the sticker the day i unpack the machine..

Centrino2 capable for ddr3. But ur ram slot is not. still the old ddr2. hehe.

ddr3 and WiMax thingy will be next wave of new series again. I suppose.

Oh yea. i removed the red sticker too since day 1. lolz

This post has been edited by cloud9_lee: Oct 27 2008, 07:09 PM

oh..ok..anyways came across ddr2 hyper x 1066..can i use it and do u think it worth the uprade..?? thanks

Hi All Sifu's,

Just Bought CQ40-115AU.
Try to install Win Xp, Blue Screen appear while middle of installation.
Error Msg: Pls Remove the Hard Disk (cannot detect newly install hdd).

I just receive the lappy from seller..

Really headache bout the problem..

Need advice urgently.

Thanks in Advance.

Post some pics of the CQ60.

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Added on October 28, 2008, 2:39 amI had the same problem albeit with a different model last time. The culprit was the Windows XP disc. Tried another one and voila!

This post has been edited by cannavaro: Oct 28 2008, 02:39 AM

Sifu's....

Tried with new bought Win Xp CD. (ahem type) -- confirm ok.. test on desktop.. install 100% usable.

Same error...
Wasted RM10.00...

Those SIFUs who install XP successfully.. Please advice in full detail.

Thanks in Advance.

http://paparadit.blogspot.com/2007/06/inst...th-windows.html

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/documen...=reg_R1002_MYEN

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/generic...=reg_R1002_MYEN

Given your new CQ series lappy, actually the best is paired with Vista + 4gb ram.

Hi all,

I am interested to get Compaq Presario CQ20 laptop, but from their website, i found so many different variants but then i can't find the details/specs for each variant.

I went to check at some computer shops, initially i thought only CQ20-125TU (Core2Duo P8400), which is RM 2509, but then when i want to get one, they told me no stock already and the new batch to come is CQ20-123TU.

I tried to check the specs for CQ20-123TU at the web but can't find any info (http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/product?product=3795185&lc=en&cc=us&dlc=en&lang=en&cc=us). Anyone has its specs?

Yesterday, i found out that some computer shops do carry CQ20, but their stock is CQ20-213TU (Core2Duo T5800), also cost RM 2509.

So, which one is better then? Any advice? Thanks.

go for processor P e.g. P8400 or 8600 series. Those are new series with 3MB cache and supports up to 1066 mhz FSB.

my CQ45-129TX is P8600. 2.4Ghz. hehe.

Thanks for the advice. Yep, i wanted to get the CQ20-125TU with P8400 processor, but the shops told me out of stock already and now mostly selling CQ20-213TU with T5800 processor.

They told me there is a new variant coming in i.e. CQ20-123TU but i can't find the specs for this, anyone know which processor in this version? Where can i find the specs for all these different versions?

Go to HP authorized dealer shop and see what variety they have...

There's 1 in Mid Valley.

Cloud9_Lee,
I'm an owner of CQ45-129tx too. Is there any way to make the splash screen disappear?

which CQ series can fit in Windows XP?

i guess no way la... hehe.

which? the volume indicator?