computer help here too please

[dansim]

Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller [Display adapter]
?? is that my video card? where do i get updates for it, also
i have a problem in january i tried to install a networking card in my comp to run my ps2 networkadapter, i run wireless, and i came up with a couple of blue screens
one says
Irq(l?) not less(?) or equal
the other says
bad_pool_caller

i get that when i have to restart the comp and alot of times it will start up come into the windows screen and start loading teh toolbar and will shut off, and turn back on and repeat that a few times and eventually run inot one of teh above messages after about 20 minutes usually with turning it off and restarting it will come back to an operable mode...i just dont know whats happening can anyone help? ....you should need a lisence for these things grumble...grumble

[Restola]

That graphics controller reminds me of the on-board video cards. You might be able to get driver updates via Windows Update.

As for the other problem, I dunno. What version of windows?

[MarkM]

Re: computer help here too please

Originally posted by dansim
Intel(R) 82815 Graphics Controller [Display adapter]
?? is that my video card? where do i get updates for it, also

Ok start by reinstalling the default graphics controller from the install disk that is for your mother board, the bit that is causing the problem is a corrupt file...why is another question but by reinstalling it should fix that part...note I am NOT saying reinstall your graphics card assuming that you have a separate graphics card not an on-board version. The graphics controller you have quoted is part of the bios/cmos NOT the graphics card itself even if you have on-board graphics.

The blue screen of death "may" be easier to fix, it is very possible that your cmos battery is on its way out...this is the little watch style battery on your mother board (if you do not have one of these and your motherboard has a soldered rechargeable type then you are screwed and will have to buy a new motherboard...it could be replaced but not to be advised due to the sandwich layers on the motherboard can be fried when re-soldering takes place)

You will have to enter into the bios when you restart your machine after replacing the battery to set the date and auto find the hard drives etc but once that is done all "should" be fine. To enter the bios you will have to press the delete button when the PC boots up with the DOS (or psuedo DOS if using XP) screen and then follow the prompts...not rocket science just do it slowly

IRQ conflicts are common when networking cards are installed due to shared resource defaults can throw up the errors you are having.....local machine registry is your only route...that can be awkward and not to be undertaken lightly. Search Microsoft archives for a fix (assuming you are using a version of windows)

[dansim]

well im using xp, ive never had a problem with my graphics card internal or what not(its what came with the machine) im having problems with opengl running in a usable speed when i try to polay games in it ill get like 4-5fps, i have since removed teh network card...ill try some of the things you said however im an computer illeterate for teh most part...