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    Just received my A8Jm

    Discussion in 'Asus' started by ProfessorChaos, Aug 25, 2006.

  1. ProfessorChaos

    ProfessorChaos Notebook Consultant

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    Calibrating the battery right now in BIOS

    It came with 1x1GB 667 like I hoped for...same manufacturer and oem code as shadow85...I checked in CPU-Z. Also, my BIOS is 209. I added another stick of KingMAX 667 1GB. Boots as 2GB now so thats great.

    I just took a browse around Windows..question why is there 2 partitions...one is like 60gb(c :) the other is 40gb(d :) Is there anything I need to do before I format it and install XP Pro? I just can't handle all that crap at the bottom tray icon menu.

    No corner problem that ppl have of the lcd lid(where it's uneven)....no creaks or anything. Solidly built. I don't notice any keyboard flex...well maybe just a tiny bit but nothing remotely close to bad quality.
     
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    zydus Notebook Evangelist

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    excellent...enjoy ur new baby :)
     
    zydus, Aug 25, 2006
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    be sure to let us know what kind of battery life you are getting ^^
     
    Saros, Aug 25, 2006
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  4. Darrick

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    Prof: Actually there should be 3 partitions, C, D and a hidden recovery partition. I formatted the C and D, but left the hidden partition alone for now, just in case I might need it in the future. But up to you, you prob can get rid of it if you want.

    Congrats on your new machine :)
     
    Darrick, Aug 25, 2006
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    Yea, them partitions. I slapped them all together during my fresh xp pro install. Woo you have 2gb of ram. Congrates on maxing out the system memory =)
     
    shadow85, Aug 25, 2006
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    OT: Hey Shadow.. how come your sig still says Inspiron 8500... isn't it time you showed off your A8Jm? :)
     
    Darrick, Aug 25, 2006
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    After you reformat with windows XP, you'll need to install a bunch of drivers off the a8 driver disk. Otherwise even the network card wont function. Just a heads up for you :)
     
    gusto5, Aug 25, 2006
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