20 Most Recent HP Compaq Presario SR1303wm PC Desktop Questions & Answers

no operationg system stated, XP? what? chorme browers only or Chrome operatating system? (has both) Chrome OS is Linux. to use Chrome OS, join a real Chrome OS , forum is best. why put Chrome OS here? this PC is old and all are slow, that is there "THING" back then. the HDD is slowest, run SSD and its way faster. this PC can be as as old as 17 years old, has zero value. now. made from 2000 to 2004 it has processor AMD Sempron 3000+ / 2 GHz 256mb memory. tiny old hdd. sounds to me, repeat 1 year ago and avoid linux. Btw new linux dont run right on old PC, only OLD linux does. just like W10 will not run on this PC. ever.

The Compaq Presario SR1303wm desktop computer, uses an Asus A7V8X-LA motherboard built specially for Compaq,

http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/document?docname=c00069442&tmp_task=prodinfoCategory&lc=en&dlc=en&cc=us&product=447312&lang=en

The motherboard uses a Socket A processor socket. (Also known as Socket 462)

A motherboard is the 'Building Block' of a computer.
This 'Building Block' is way outdated, and trying to use it is futile.
Three PCI expansion slots, and one > AGP expansion slot that uses AGP 4X or 8X graphics cards.
Goodbye motherboard.

The Processor is an AMD that uses a Socket A processor socket.
Goodbye Processor.

The Ram Memory is DDR Sdram that is either 266MegaHertz, or 333MHz.
PC2100 and PC2700 respectively.
Goodbye Ram Memory

The Harddrive is a 40GB IDE (PATA) unit, and the spindle speed is 5400.
Goodbye Harddrive

The optical drive is an IDE drive that reads and burns CD's, and only reads DVD's.
CD-RW/DVD
Goodbye optical drive.
You can buy a DVD burner drive (DVD-R/W) for around $30 with LightScribe Technology.
Plays and burns CD's, and DVD's.


If you replace the motherboard, processor, ram memory, and harddrive, and optical drive, you may as well spend your money wisely, and buy an new computer.
The cost will be very close, but you'll have a way better computer.

You not only will have to buy all of the aforementioned hardware parts, but you'll also have to buy a new Operating System. Another genuine copy of Windows.
(Or switch over to Ubuntu Linux for free)

Not advertising for this website, nor computer manufacturers, but take a look at some of the new desktop computers, their prices, and features.

One example from a quick search,

1) http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=6942595&CatId=6

Processor: AMD Athlon II X3 model 250
Dual Core, 3.0GHz, 2MB of L2 cache, uses the Socket AM3

Ram Memory: 2GB of DDR3 Sdram at 1066MHz. (PC3-8500)
Motherboard can support up to 4GB

Harddrive: SATA 320GB with a spindle speed of 7,200RPM

Uses Integrated Graphics that is ATI Radeon 3000, but has a PCI Express expansion slot that uses the PCI Express 2.0 technology.
The case is almost 7 inches wide, so you can upgrade to a decent PCI Express graphics card in the future.

Drawback is the power supply is only rated at a maximum wattage of 180 Watts.
Decent 700 Watt power supply is another $70, but you won't need that until you upgrade to a decent graphics card.

[ http://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.aspx?Item=N82E16817341040 ]

Operating System: Windows 7 Home Premium 32-bit

There are lots of good buys out there if you know what to look for.
And this is coming from a guy who believes in building his own computers.

Regards,
joecoolvette

hi not sure if you found this but please see if it helps Compaq Presario SR1303WM Desktop PC User guides

Wired? Wireless? Check and reseat ALL cables connected to your ISP modem and computer. Have you tried a another Ethernet cable? Have you rebooted your ISP Modem and computer? Have you contacted your ISP? Not much info to go on? The more info you provide the better we can assist you.

If the PSU power supply units fan is not working the PSU is faulty

http://pcsupport.about.com/od/toolsofthetrade/f/powersupplytest.htm

Test all power and data leads that attach to your hard drive IDE,SATA the leads from your MOTHERBOARD TO YOUR HARD DRIVE make sure they have secure dust free connections and are not faulty or just replace them they could be faulty motherboard and a hard drive any leads between them will fail before your motherboard or your hard drive if its a flat ribbon 40 pin type IDE replace it this will be the first to fail

make sure all leads that are attached to your drives dvd\cd floppy have secure dust free connections and are not faulty or just replace them they could be faulty a computer needs

power and data to travel through every working device and to continue its cycle and have an end so any faulty leads will end up with a computer error

even something as small as a faulty power lead or fan lead can cause you problems

computers need all of the data and electrical current to travel through every working device and to have an end to be able work properly

make sure ram modules and cmos batteries have dust free secure seatings and cmos battery has charge some motherboards cmos batteries are soldered in

you might not have enough computer ram

not having enough computer ram will run your computer over its limits putting to much strain on the CPU central processing unit and can cause memory dumps

you might have to many programs trying to or accessing the internet at the same time scroll to bottom toolbar (bottom of screen) right click select task manager applications you will see whats running if you see anything you dont need running select end now and you might uninstall that specific program if you or computer does not require it to run and some unnecessary programs that could be jamming up your computer also under processes see what is ticking over in the background again if you see something you dont need to be and users you will see who is using your computer you might need to add more computer ram if you're not sure if a module is right for your system use the Crucial Memory Advisor tool for a list of guaranteed compatible modules. first you will need to select the manufacturer from a drop down list then select your product line from a drop down list then select the model then click find it will take you directly to compatible ram also you will have an option to scan your system you should always ask for a guarantee on the compatibility of the ram before making any purchase

might be getting hot

check you CPU make sure its securely seated and has thermal grease

http://www.hardwaresecrets.com/article/Thermal-Compound-Roundup-February-2012/1490

hope this helps

Does it beep? if it does, whats the beep pattern...ie long long short, or short short shortif nothing else, something is causing a short...check the usb ports (real common) the contacts break from wear and short out, have your power supply tested.

My best guess is that the card somehow got a surge. Consider yourself lucky that only this card took the hit.Since you have a surge protector, let me ask you this. Was the surge protector connected to a power socket which is earthed?they generally come with a guaranteed protection, and as long as the surge protector is connected to a earthed socket, the manufacturer of the surge protector should be contacted and will generally reimburse or replace your product up to a predetermined maximum value.If not, depending on the graphics card and the manufacturer's (in this case, PNY) warranty, you might be able to have it RMA'd.Then again, in all honesty, PNY isn't the best when it comes to providing RMA service... So I wish you good luck, and I hope my answer has helped you :)

HiDo you receive any beeps when you turn on the PC. If so what is the pattern of beeps?If you get three short beeps then you might have bad Memory. If you are replacing one stick of memoryto replace maybe two sticks of memory try reseating your ram in a different PCI slot. Also replace your old stick of memory and go to www.memtest.com to check to see if you have the right memory for your PC.

This is normally caused by a memory issue. Unplug the computer, pull out the memory chips. Now place one chip in one of the slots and turn the computer on. Even if the computer comes on, unplug it again and try the other chip in the same slot. Then repeat the process in the other slot. Hopefully one of the chips will cause the condition and not a memory slot. If it is a chip then just replace that memory chip. If it is a slot, you will have to either not use that slot or replace the motherboard.

yes you can just put the cd in start computer on follow setp by setp ok jim

That all depends if you have available slot on your PCI or PCI-E buses. So let's say your running it from the built-in or onboard then you can buy a PCI-E card and install that with dual port capability. After you've installed the card you can then use both your screens simultaneously. One can be on a VGA and the other DVI port so just make sure you check out all the various video cards available. The only ones I would recommend is a GEFORCE card not an ATI RADEON. Okay so hope this helps you out.

You can get any cheap PCI card on eBay. Heck , less than $10.Possibly 32MB which is good enough.

Welcome leedarrell22,

thanks for using Fix' Ya.

These instructions will help you:

"Restore your Computer" back to the Factory Settings!

Or Out of Box," as if you just bought it.

1. The first thing you want to do is; "Back up any important "Data"

that you may have on the computer.

Have CDs or DVDs to do so.

2. Next, is to "Restart the computer; once the computer begins to "Boot Up!"

3. "Do the followin; this may take some timing."

You will notice that there will be wording, a prompt,

at the bottom of the "Screen" Press F2, and Press F12,

it may differ on your computer, once you see this on the screen!

Quickly press, tap the[DEL]key, located at the top [Right]

next to the Scroll Lock, and END keys."

4. "Remember as I said before it may take some timing.

You will know if you done it correctly, when you see the:

{Windows Boot Manager} Heading on the screen!

At the bottom of the screen, it will read "Recovery Environment."

*Note: The wording may differ depending on the type & model computer you have?

"Just keep in mind that you want to "Restore the Computer back to Factory Settings."

5. Now, there will be a long list of "Options" to choose from!

Select the option that best describes; "Repair your Computer."

In the next [Systems Recovery] windows, you will have to "Enter" (Location, Password...).

Follow {On-Screen} instructions.

6. Next, choose the box that best describes, the Recovery Wizard:

"This will have a notice that read:

Restores your "System back to Factory Settings, or Out of Box!

*Note: There will be all types of "Warnings!"

!Read carefully, before continuing.

Attention: "Once the Recovery begins!

Do Not Touch the computer, for any reason at all!"

The whole recovery can take up to (4 Hours).

The computer will "SHUTDOWN & RESTART several times, several!

!Important: "So until you see the LOGIN" screen!

Do Not Touch the computer, please.

"If you need help with anytihng 'else'?

"Write a 'comment', I'll be here to assist you.

If you are 'satisfied? Return, and give a "helpful rating;" thanks!

Try setting a different jumper position on the hard drive. It's between the data and power cable inlets.

go into bios setup (hold delete key) when you turn on pc, look down list till you see hard drives click on auto detect, then save and exit

hello iam vishal , the solution for ntldr ishere insert windows xp disk restart pc load the cd by pressing any key click r to repair write the following copy f:/i386 c:windows and press enter

TYPE MSCONFIG at cmd prompt or run

at boot menu check if safe mode is ticked thn untick it

Test your PSU or replace it if your power supply units fan is not working your PSU is faulty

One bad lead can cause a computer to continue on a cycle or to shutdown or fail to detect/ boot up

Test all leads that attach to your hard drive including electrical extensions,IDE,SATA

the leads from your ((motherboard to your hard drive)) make sure they have a secure connection and are not faulty or just replace them there probably old and faulty make sure all leads that are attached to your drives dvd\cd 3 1/2 inch floppy have secure connections and are not faulty even the electrical extensions or just replace them they are probably old and faulty a computer needs its connections to have an end so any faulty leads will end up with a computer error dont forget to vote hope this helps

if it has a power button on the back of the power supply just turn it off and then unplugg it for about 5 mins then plugg it in and turn on the power supply again before you use the computer power button. if this wont work replace the power supply. this could be costly to fix since you could have fried the cpu when it was unplugged but start and the beginning.

Did you change something in the bios? Enter the BIOS and check the Power Management or just Power settings and disable ACPI. This should solve the problem.Windows would again find new hardware and then should work normally.If ACPI not found under power it could also be under Advanced tab. Did you install any new hardware?.The hardware might be non ACPI compliant hence the error.