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Help:Editing advanced

2013-06-22T08:51:58Z

Rjbradlow: /* More editing help */

[[Category: Wiki administration]]
[[Category:WikiStyleGuide]]
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As noted in "[[Add a page to the wiki]]", this documentation is a collaborative effort. You can contribute your experience by adding to what's already written or creating new pages. To learn how to create an account, see [[Contributing to LMCE]].

This page will help you get started on your documentation efforts.

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==Editing an article==
An editable article page has a [Edit] tab on top of the page which can be used to enter editing mode for the whole article. 

==Creating sections in an article ==
The section heading syntax is the double equal (==) tag. 
To create a section, simply add its title within a pair of double equals ( == Title of The Section == ) with nothing else on the line.

===Inserting a new section===
Inserting a section can be done by editing either the section before or after it. A new section is created anywhere a line starts and ends with a section tag (equal signs). 

===Subsections===
Each additional "=" corresponds to a subsection. 
:<nowiki> == for section </nowiki> 
::<nowiki> === for subsection </nowiki> 
:::<nowiki> ==== for sub-subsection </nowiki>

=== Editing a section ===
Any section of an article is editable by clicking on the [edit] link that is at the end of the line the section title is on. To make changes to the section, click the [Edit] link. 

Subsections are included in the part of the section that is edited. 

"<nowiki>__NOEDITSECTION__</nowiki>" anywhere on the page will remove the edit links. 

===Deleting or merging a section===
A section is removed by deleting a heading or a heading's tags, without affecting the content of the section. Removing a section's heading appends its contents to the previous section. The contents of the two are merged. 
To delete a section and remove all its contents, delete all the content along with the heading.

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== Writing comments that won't show ==
<pre>
The text between '''here'''

'''and here''' won't be displayed
</pre>

When placed on a page, the above will produce: 

The text between '''here'''

'''and here''' won't be displayed

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==Formatting text==
=== Wiki syntax ===
In linguistics, syntax (from Ancient Greek σύνταξις "arrangement" from σύν syn, "together", and τάξις táxis, "an ordering") is the study of the principles and rules for constructing sentences in natural languages.

In addition to referring to the discipline, the term syntax is also used to refer directly to the '''rules and principles that govern the sentence structure of any individual language''', as in "the syntax of Modern Irish", and "the syntax of MediaWiki".

...The term syntax is also sometimes used to refer to the rules governing the behavior of mathematical systems, such as logic, artificial formal languages, and computer programming languages[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syntax]. 

In every section of this guide, you will find the syntax necessary to accomplish the task at hand.

For a list of syntactical items and other advanced editing help, see: 

 [http://www.textpattern.net/wiki/index.php?title=Help:MediaWiki_Syntax_Compared_to_Textile Help:MediaWiki Syntax Compared to Textile]
 
'''MediaWiki.org:''' 
[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Help:Formatting] 
[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Wikitext_examples Help:Wikitext examples] 

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=== Sub/Superscript ===
'''Superscript''': <nowiki> text to superscript </nowiki> produces: Superscript text 
'''Subscript''': <nowiki> text to superscript </nowiki> produces: Superscript text 

=== Typewriter font ===
A '''<tt>typewriter font</tt>''' (<nowiki><tt> </tt></nowiki>), sometimes used for
technical terms and <code>computer code</code> (<nowiki><code> </code></nowiki>).

=== Caption ===
You can use <code><nowiki>small text</nowiki></code>
for captions: small text.

=== Line break ===
'''Line break''':<nowiki> or </nowiki>. Alternatively, you can use blank lines to separate paragraphs.
{{p}}

=== Text box ===
'''Text box''':<nowiki> <pre> </pre> </nowiki> 
<pre>A text box looks like this </pre>
 

=== Table ===
[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tables#Row_template| From wikimedia manual] 

{|border=1 style="text-align:center;" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="2"
|+'''caption '''
|
Col 1
* line 1
* line 2
|
Col 2
* line 1
* line 2

| style="valign: top; text-align: left; color: yellow; background-color: green;" |
Col 3

* line 1
* line 2

|-
| next line
|}

Table:
<nowiki>{|border=1 style="border: 1px solid darkgray; background: transparent; color: black; text-align:center; width: 75%; height: 200px" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="2"</nowiki>
caption
<nowiki>|+align="bottom" |'''caption '''</nowiki>
heading
!width="50" | Column Name
! !! !!
row
|-
row heading
|-
! row heading
cell (defined one per line)
|
multiple cells (all defined on same line)
| || ||
format
|format |cell content
|font-style:italic;
|style="float: right; background: red; color: white" valign="top" | cell content
| bgcolor="red" | cell content 

By default data in tables is vertically centrally aligned

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|-
| Column 1 || Column 2 || Column 3
|-
| rowspan="2" | A
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | B
|-
| C 
| D
|-
| E
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | F
|-
| G 
|-
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | H
|}

<pre>
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|-
| Column 1 || Column 2 || Column 3
|-
| rowspan="2" | A
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | B
|-
| C 
| D
|-
| E
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | F
|-
| G 
|-
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | H
|}

</pre>

<pre>
{|border=1 style="text-align:center;" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="2"
|+'''caption '''
|
Col 1
* line 1
* line 2
|
Col 2
* line 1
* line 2

| style="valign: top; text-align: left; color: yellow; background-color: green;" |
Col 3

* line 1
* line 2

|-
| next line
|}
</pre>

http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tables#Pipe_syntax_in_terms_of_the_HTML_produced

<pre>
|-
| valign="top"|
[[File:Drenthe-Position.png|thumb|left|150px|[[w:Drenthe|Drenthe]], the least crowded province]]
| valign="bottom"|
[[File:Flevoland-Position.png|thumb|left|100px|]]
</pre>

=== Style ===
You can also write

in small caps.
<pre>

in small caps
</pre>

This CSS example sets color and font size information for the text in a specific paragraph.

Aren't style sheets wonderful?
<pre>
Aren't style sheets wonderful?
</pre>
{{p}}

==== Colors ====
You can color a text by placing it between tags. In this example, the color is red. Below is a list containing other colors you can use. Simply copy a line, and type the text you want to color between the ">" and the "".

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|-
|
#00FFFF Aqua
#000000 Black
#0000FF Blue
#FF00FF Fuchsia
#808080 Gray
#008000 Green
#00FF00 Lime
#800000 Maroon
#000080 Navy
#808000 Olive
#800080 Purple
#FF0000 Red
#C0C0C0 Silver
#008080 Teal
#FFFFFF White
#FFFF00 Yellow
||
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<div style="background-color:#e0e0e0; border-style: ridge; border-color: #bbb; padding:0px 15px 0px 15px;">
<nowiki> </nowiki> </div>
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
|}

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== Creating hyperlinks ==
See [[help:hyperlinks|hyperlinks]]

{{p}}

== Inserting a picture ==
#Start by uploading the picture. 
#Reference the file: to include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms:
* <nowiki>[[File:Picture.jpg]]</nowiki> will display the full version of the file
* <nowiki>[[File:Image.png|200px|thumb|left|caption text]]</nowiki> will display a the image in a box in the left margin with ''caption text'' as description and the image width re-sized to 200 pixels.
* <nowiki>[[Media:File.ogg]]</nowiki> will create a link to the file without displaying it.

=== Picture insertion syntax ===
<div style="background-color:#ADD8E6; border-style: ridge; border-color: #bbb; padding:0px 15px 15px 15px;"> 
::<nowiki>[[File:Picture.jpg]]</nowiki>

::<nowiki>[[File:Image.png|200px|thumb|left|caption text]]</nowiki> 
</div>

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== Working with templates ==
Templates are page sections that can inserted on any other page by using the wiki syntax: <code><nowiki>{{template name}}</nowiki></code> 
To insert the content of an existing template on the page that you are editing, replace the words "template name" in the example above with the name of the template that contain the content you want to insert. 
The standard templates used in this wiki are listed [[LinuxMCE wiki:Community Portal#Handy templates|here]].

{{p}}

== Placing a document in the table of contents ==
See [[:Help:Article categories|Article categories]].

{{p}}

== More editing help ==
See [[:Help:Editing|Editing]].

'''MediaWiki.org:''' 
[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents Help:Contents] 
[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Help:Formatting] 

'''MediaWiki Handbook:''' (meta.wikimedia.org) 
[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Help:Editing] 
[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Wikitext_examples Help:Wikitext examples] 

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Help:Editing advanced

2013-06-22T08:50:32Z

Rjbradlow: /* Wiki syntax */

Help:Editing advanced

2013-06-22T08:47:55Z

Rjbradlow: /* Wiki syntax */

[[Category: Wiki administration]]
[[Category:WikiStyleGuide]]
{{nav}}

As noted in "[[Add a page to the wiki]]", this documentation is a collaborative effort. You can contribute your experience by adding to what's already written or creating new pages. To learn how to create an account, see [[Contributing to LMCE]].

This page will help you get started on your documentation efforts.

{{p}}

==Editing an article==
An editable article page has a [Edit] tab on top of the page which can be used to enter editing mode for the whole article. 

==Creating sections in an article ==
The section heading syntax is the double equal (==) tag. 
To create a section, simply add its title within a pair of double equals ( == Title of The Section == ) with nothing else on the line.

===Inserting a new section===
Inserting a section can be done by editing either the section before or after it. A new section is created anywhere a line starts and ends with a section tag (equal signs). 

===Subsections===
Each additional "=" corresponds to a subsection. 
:<nowiki> == for section </nowiki> 
::<nowiki> === for subsection </nowiki> 
:::<nowiki> ==== for sub-subsection </nowiki>

=== Editing a section ===
Any section of an article is editable by clicking on the [edit] link that is at the end of the line the section title is on. To make changes to the section, click the [Edit] link. 

Subsections are included in the part of the section that is edited. 

"<nowiki>__NOEDITSECTION__</nowiki>" anywhere on the page will remove the edit links. 

===Deleting or merging a section===
A section is removed by deleting a heading or a heading's tags, without affecting the content of the section. Removing a section's heading appends its contents to the previous section. The contents of the two are merged. 
To delete a section and remove all its contents, delete all the content along with the heading.

{{p}}

== Writing comments that won't show ==
<pre>
The text between '''here'''

'''and here''' won't be displayed
</pre>

When placed on a page, the above will produce: 

The text between '''here'''

'''and here''' won't be displayed

{{p}}

==Formatting text==
=== Wiki syntax ===
In linguistics, syntax (from Ancient Greek σύνταξις "arrangement" from σύν syn, "together", and τάξις táxis, "an ordering") is the study of the principles and rules for constructing sentences in natural languages.

In addition to referring to the discipline, the term syntax is also used to refer directly to the '''rules and principles that govern the sentence structure of any individual language''', as in "the syntax of Modern Irish", and "the syntax of MediaWiki".

...The term syntax is also sometimes used to refer to the rules governing the behavior of mathematical systems, such as logic, artificial formal languages, and computer programming languages[http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Syntax]. 

In every section of this guide, you will find the syntax necessary to accomplish the task at hand.

For a list of syntactical items and other advanced editing help, see: 

 [http://www.textpattern.net/wiki/index.php?title=Help:MediaWiki_Syntax_Compared_to_Textile Help:MediaWiki Syntax Compared to Textile]

'''MediaWiki.org:''' 
[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Contents Help:Contents] 
[http://www.mediawiki.org/wiki/Help:Formatting Help:Formatting] 

'''MediaWiki Handbook:''' (meta.wikimedia.org) 
[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Editing Help:Editing] 
[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Help:Wikitext_examples Help:Wikitext examples] 

{{p}}

=== Sub/Superscript ===
'''Superscript''': <nowiki> text to superscript </nowiki> produces: Superscript text 
'''Subscript''': <nowiki> text to superscript </nowiki> produces: Superscript text 

=== Typewriter font ===
A '''<tt>typewriter font</tt>''' (<nowiki><tt> </tt></nowiki>), sometimes used for
technical terms and <code>computer code</code> (<nowiki><code> </code></nowiki>).

=== Caption ===
You can use <code><nowiki>small text</nowiki></code>
for captions: small text.

=== Line break ===
'''Line break''':<nowiki> or </nowiki>. Alternatively, you can use blank lines to separate paragraphs.
{{p}}

=== Text box ===
'''Text box''':<nowiki> <pre> </pre> </nowiki> 
<pre>A text box looks like this </pre>
 

=== Table ===
[http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tables#Row_template| From wikimedia manual] 

{|border=1 style="text-align:center;" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="2"
|+'''caption '''
|
Col 1
* line 1
* line 2
|
Col 2
* line 1
* line 2

| style="valign: top; text-align: left; color: yellow; background-color: green;" |
Col 3

* line 1
* line 2

|-
| next line
|}

Table:
<nowiki>{|border=1 style="border: 1px solid darkgray; background: transparent; color: black; text-align:center; width: 75%; height: 200px" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="2"</nowiki>
caption
<nowiki>|+align="bottom" |'''caption '''</nowiki>
heading
!width="50" | Column Name
! !! !!
row
|-
row heading
|-
! row heading
cell (defined one per line)
|
multiple cells (all defined on same line)
| || ||
format
|format |cell content
|font-style:italic;
|style="float: right; background: red; color: white" valign="top" | cell content
| bgcolor="red" | cell content 

By default data in tables is vertically centrally aligned

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|-
| Column 1 || Column 2 || Column 3
|-
| rowspan="2" | A
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | B
|-
| C 
| D
|-
| E
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | F
|-
| G 
|-
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | H
|}

<pre>
{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|-
| Column 1 || Column 2 || Column 3
|-
| rowspan="2" | A
| colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | B
|-
| C 
| D
|-
| E
| rowspan="2" colspan="2" style="text-align: center;" | F
|-
| G 
|-
| colspan="3" style="text-align: center;" | H
|}

</pre>

<pre>
{|border=1 style="text-align:center;" cellspacing="5" cellpadding="2"
|+'''caption '''
|
Col 1
* line 1
* line 2
|
Col 2
* line 1
* line 2

| style="valign: top; text-align: left; color: yellow; background-color: green;" |
Col 3

* line 1
* line 2

|-
| next line
|}
</pre>

http://meta.wikimedia.org/wiki/Tables#Pipe_syntax_in_terms_of_the_HTML_produced

<pre>
|-
| valign="top"|
[[File:Drenthe-Position.png|thumb|left|150px|[[w:Drenthe|Drenthe]], the least crowded province]]
| valign="bottom"|
[[File:Flevoland-Position.png|thumb|left|100px|]]
</pre>

=== Style ===
You can also write

in small caps.
<pre>

in small caps
</pre>

This CSS example sets color and font size information for the text in a specific paragraph.

Aren't style sheets wonderful?
<pre>
Aren't style sheets wonderful?
</pre>
{{p}}

==== Colors ====
You can color a text by placing it between tags. In this example, the color is red. Below is a list containing other colors you can use. Simply copy a line, and type the text you want to color between the ">" and the "".

{| border="1" cellpadding="5" cellspacing="0"
|-
|
#00FFFF Aqua
#000000 Black
#0000FF Blue
#FF00FF Fuchsia
#808080 Gray
#008000 Green
#00FF00 Lime
#800000 Maroon
#000080 Navy
#808000 Olive
#800080 Purple
#FF0000 Red
#C0C0C0 Silver
#008080 Teal
#FFFFFF White
#FFFF00 Yellow
||
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
<div style="background-color:#e0e0e0; border-style: ridge; border-color: #bbb; padding:0px 15px 0px 15px;">
<nowiki> </nowiki> </div>
<nowiki> </nowiki> 
|}

{{p}}

== Creating hyperlinks ==
See [[help:hyperlinks|hyperlinks]]

{{p}}

== Inserting a picture ==
#Start by uploading the picture. 
#Reference the file: to include a file in a page, use a link in one of the following forms:
* <nowiki>[[File:Picture.jpg]]</nowiki> will display the full version of the file
* <nowiki>[[File:Image.png|200px|thumb|left|caption text]]</nowiki> will display a the image in a box in the left margin with ''caption text'' as description and the image width re-sized to 200 pixels.
* <nowiki>[[Media:File.ogg]]</nowiki> will create a link to the file without displaying it.

=== Picture insertion syntax ===
<div style="background-color:#ADD8E6; border-style: ridge; border-color: #bbb; padding:0px 15px 15px 15px;"> 
::<nowiki>[[File:Picture.jpg]]</nowiki>

::<nowiki>[[File:Image.png|200px|thumb|left|caption text]]</nowiki> 
</div>

{{p}}

== Working with templates ==
Templates are page sections that can inserted on any other page by using the wiki syntax: <code><nowiki>{{template name}}</nowiki></code> 
To insert the content of an existing template on the page that you are editing, replace the words "template name" in the example above with the name of the template that contain the content you want to insert. 
The standard templates used in this wiki are listed [[LinuxMCE wiki:Community Portal#Handy templates|here]].

{{p}}

== Placing a document in the table of contents ==
See [[:Help:Article categories|Article categories]].

{{p}}

== More editing help ==
See [[:Help:Editing|Editing]].

{{p}}

User talk:Rjbradlow

2013-06-22T07:01:41Z

Rjbradlow:

== Clientpro365 / Intel D915GRV Install & Config testing status ==
[[File:LinuxMCE-DVD.jpg|thumb|100px|Waste of Ink!]]
==== Bad Burn / Media ?? ====
[[File:NewDVD Init-MCE-Display rjb.jpg|thumb|150px|Re-Burn Results - Chose: MCE Install]]

[[File:Re-Burn-Live rjb.jpg|thumb|150px|Let's try the Live choice... It's ALIVE!!!]]

[[File:Re-Burn-Live-Install rjb.jpg|thumb|150px|Buckle your seatbelts... We're going for the install Kubuntu ride.]]

OK, so I burned a DVD and printed a fancy label on it... but it doesn't work. :-(
*Did I burn it too fast?
*Did I get a Bad download? ... Hmmm????

With the first DVD: Installing LinuxMCE, Kubuntu, or just trying Kubuntu all hung up and dumped me in to a cli.

I know that regular *buntu media works with this machine... Must be the media.

==== Re-Burn @ 2x ====

I burned another DVD at the slowest speed and tried again.

This burn works much better!

TIP: Always burn your ISO's at the slowest speed. I knew this, but being as tired as I was I just clickity - click - clicked through.

'''Step 1: Try to Install LMCE again.'''

Choosing LMCE Install I get to the MCE setup but the resolution is all messed up and the text is unreadable, and there is no way to make a selection. Nothing worked.

''The Re-Burn Results -'' Thumb/picture on the right illustrates what I got after pressing the monitor's AUTO button which is actually better than what I started off with.
Before pressing the AUTO button the screen and text were all scrunched up to the left into the size of the white box pictured.

The 8.10 DVD ''LinuxMCE installer'' is not working for me.

Next... I '''Try Kubuntu Live''' ... We're Good! That works fine. (Pictured)

Then '''Install Kubuntu''' went smoothly.
*All hardware worked and even setting the Appearance / Visual Effects / property of Kubuntu to Extra (best) worked well OOTB.

== Install LMCE after Kubuntu ==

Let's try again.

I started the MCE install and went to bed after about 30 minutes to an hour into it, and woke up to find a plain grey screen with a mouse pointer and nothing else going on.

I did a Ctrl-Alt-Bkspc to drop to a cli, logged in and 'startx' which brings me to the KDE desktop and a lower resolution than what I started with...

Before my LMCE installation I had 1920x1200 resoluton, I chose the 720p res in the lmce setup which freezes whatever resolution you choose as the maximum display size in kubuntu which now happens to be 1280x720.
My small text is horrible. wtf.

Now I am trying to figure out how to back the lmce overlay resolution down since I chose the top best for nvidia cards during intial install before going to bed.
I don't have a nvidia card in this box and I think this is where I am having trouble.

After Rebooting, the machine went to finish the install wizard and back to that same blank grey screen with just a mouse cursor.

I will get back to this mess later, as I don't have the time to waste on it now.

--RJBradlow 18:31, 24 April 2012 (CEST)

== Update 2013 ... Sorta ==

Well, It's been over a year and I've had so many other things to do that I stuffed this box / project under a bench and forgot about it. Sorry if you came here looking for good news but this project is still on the back 40 burner. But hey, you can always pick up the torch and run with it.!?

If I ever get one of those 'Round Tuits' I've heard about, maybe I'll kick this thing in the nuts and get it fired back up someday... maybe even with a later version? c-ya

Talk:Intel D915GRV

2013-06-22T06:48:04Z

Rjbradlow:

June 22, 2013: OK, apparently I never set this page up for discussions, nor did anyone else... So here it is.
 This is where you can discuss all things related to this board.
 Feel free to add and organize topics and threads... Please contribute. Thank you.
 Make you the world a better place for you have lived in it.

== The MB / Hardware ==

D915GRV Hardware Discussions should take place here.

== LinuxMCE Testing ==

Results, Bugs Workarounds & Fixes with this board go here.

== Other OS' ==

For the sake of sanity since there is hardly anything on the net for this board... Other OS info can go here.

Talk:Intel D915GRV

2013-06-22T06:45:07Z

Rjbradlow: /* Other OS' */ new section

June 22, 2013: OK, apparently I never set this page up for discussions, nor did anyone else... So here it is.
 This is where you can discuss all things related to this board. 

== The MB / Hardware ==

D915GRV Hardware Discussions should take place here.

== LinuxMCE Testing ==

Results, Bugs Workarounds & Fixes with this board go here.

== Other OS' ==

For the sake of sanity since there is hardly anything on the net for this board... Other OS info can go here.

Talk:Intel D915GRV

2013-06-22T06:42:20Z

Rjbradlow: /* LinuxMCE Testing */ new section

Talk:Intel D915GRV

2013-06-22T06:40:07Z

Rjbradlow: /* The MB / Hardware */ new section

Talk:Intel D915GRV

2013-06-22T06:37:19Z

Rjbradlow: Created page with "June 22, 2013: OK, apparently I never set this page up for discussions, nor did anyone else... So here it is. This is where you can discuss all things related to this board. "

June 22, 2013: OK, apparently I never set this page up for discussions, nor did anyone else... So here it is.
 This is where you can discuss all things related to this board.

User:Rjbradlow

2012-10-12T00:26:52Z

Rjbradlow:

[[File:Rob.jpg|thumb|100 px|left|]]Hello all, 
I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012.

I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and documenting my results.

My experience is as follows: 
I've been a computer and electronics nut since grade school over some 35 years ago where I built my first Heathkit (digital alarm clock) and began programming computers.

I have studied and practiced with various computer architectures, operating systems, and languages over the years and have been an avid Linux fan since somewhere around 1999 where I started my journey with redhat, suse, xandros, and PClinux.

I have toyed with various distros including some BSD UNIX variants and now primarily use Ubuntu desktop & server editions on most of my machines sparsed in with a few other Linux flavors on occasion like: Kubuntu, Xbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, CentOS, DSL, eLive, Mint, Puppy, Knoppix, gNewSense, and Sugar on a stick to name a few.

I dabble with web design and hosting and have worked as a tech support engineer for HP/Compaq through a contracted independent company, owned and operated a computer repair & retail business, worked as A/V installer, Satellite systems installer, Crestron programmer, technician for Liberty Coach*, ASE certified Auto Technician, and lastly a Trucker off & on where I was also an owner/operator for a couple of years.

You might say I am well rounded.

I am currently self employed in a motor vehicle diagnostics business.

Well, I'm going to end it here and probably add some more later.

Blessings to you and thanks for taking the time to visit.

Regards,
--RJBradlow 05:08, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

(Libertycoach dot com -- *Primary job duties: Configuration, programming, integration, fabrication, installation, diagnostics and repair of all on-board electrical, Crestron, A/V, automation, communications, networking and monitoring systems. 2007-2012)

== Gallery ==

{|
| [[File:LinuxMCE-DVD.jpg|thumb|150px|My LinuxMCE-DVD]]
|}

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User:Rjbradlow

2012-10-12T00:24:03Z

Rjbradlow: /* Gallery */

[[File:Rob.jpg|thumb|100 px|left|RJBradlow circa 2007]]Hello all, 
My real name is Robert J. Bradlow and I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012.

I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and documenting my results.

My experience is as follows: 
I've been a computer and electronics nut since grade school over some 35 years ago where I built my first Heathkit (digital alarm clock) and began programming computers.

I have studied and practised with various computer architectures, operating systems, and languages over the years and have been an avid Linux fan since somewhere around 1999 where I started my journey with redhat, suse, xandros, and PClinux.

I have toyed with various distros including some BSD UNIX variants and now primarily use Ubuntu desktop & server editions on most of my machines sparsed in with a few other Linux flavours on occasion like: Kubuntu, Xbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, CentOS, DSL, eLive, Mint, Puppy, Knoppix, gNewSense, and Sugar on a stick to name a few.

I dabble with web design and hosting and have worked as a tech support engineer for HP/Compaq through a contracted independent company, owned and operated a computer repair & retail business, worked as A/V installer, Satellite systems installer, Crestron programmer, technician for Liberty Coach*, ASE certified Auto Technician, and lastly a Trucker off & on where I was also an owner/operator for a couple of years.

You might say I am well rounded.

I am currently self employed in a motor vehicle diagnostics business.

Well, I'm going to end it here and probably add some more later.

Blessings to you and thanks for taking the time to visit.

Regards,
--RJBradlow 05:08, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

(Libertycoach dot com -- *Primary job duties: Configuration, programming, integration, fabrication, installation, diagnostics and repair of all on-board electrical, Crestron, A/V, automation, communications, networking and monitoring systems. 2007-2012)

== Gallery ==

{|
| [[File:LinuxMCE-DVD.jpg|thumb|150px|My LinuxMCE-DVD]]
|}

----

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-24T21:20:10Z

Rjbradlow: /* Workaround Suggestions */

{|
|[[File:Clientpro365 front.gif]]
|[[File:MPC365-MidTwr.jpg]]
|}

CLIENTPRO 365 and other MPC models can be prevalent on eBay, Craigslist, and other avenues at times if you are interested in finding these workhorses. (2012)

Judging from Google searches; Most people (Windows users) do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up where support and drivers for Windows are virtually non-existent. Especially since MPC is defunct.

However;
Hail to the Linux developers! For giving us a nice welcome OOTB experience. No Worries, it just works with LINUX!

== '''Pros:''' ==

* The 365 is a impressive Dual-Core P4 (socket 775) machine that shipped with a 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel® 900 series board.
* MPC products can usually be found at low prices for budget conscious shoppers.
* The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.

== '''Cons:''' ==

* The smaller low profile compact box limits expansion card height and sata header access when using a full size 3.5 Hard Drive (HD).

* The [[Intel D915GRV]] has a limited number of expansion slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.

* The CLIENTPRO 365 / [[Intel D915GRV]] combo uses a somewhat unusual* power routing connection scheme where there is an extra 4pin molex on the board and the main power supply connection only uses a 20 pin connector in a 24 pin socket.

== Low profile 365 workaround suggestions* ==
 * The following suggestions belong solely to the author of this article: RjBradlow.

* It would be better to use '4' 2.5 laptop drives with a Icy Dock MB994SP-4S Quad Bay 2.5" SATA/SAS Mobile Rack for use in a single 5.25" device bay above where the hard drive normally sits since using a 3.5HD in the factory location covers 3 of the 4 SATA ports when fully inserted.
*This way you get 4 drives up above the board that you can RAID, and then use a PATA/IDE DVD drive. This fills in the 2 available 5.25 bays and leaves room under for the board and cables.
**(ICY DOCK MN's: MB994SP-4S, MB994SP-4SB-1, or MB971SP-B 'DuoSwap dual multi-drive cage'.)

{|
|[[File:Intel D915GRV-Extra Molex.jpg|61px|thumb|*Unusual power connection]]
|[[File:D915GRV-20-24-PwrCon.jpg|thumb|67px|Do not use a 24 pin power connector!]]
|[[File:CP365-HD-obstruction.jpg|thumb|331px|HD Interference.]]
|[[File:MB994SP-4S.jpg|thumb|278px|ICY DOCK MB994SP-4S]]
|}

Visit the [[Intel D915GRV]] page for more details.
--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-24T21:13:08Z

Rjbradlow: /* grammer - description - Add workaround section. */

{|
|[[File:Clientpro365 front.gif]]
|[[File:MPC365-MidTwr.jpg]]
|}

CLIENTPRO 365 and other MPC models can be prevalent on eBay, Craigslist, and other avenues at times if you are interested in finding these workhorses. (2012)

Judging from Google searches; Most people (Windows users) do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up where support and drivers for Windows are virtually non-existent. Especially since MPC is defunct.

However;
Hail to the Linux developers! For giving us a nice welcome OOTB experience. No Worries, it just works with LINUX!

== '''Pros:''' ==

* The 365 is a impressive Dual-Core P4 (socket 775) machine that shipped with a 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel® 900 series board.
* MPC products can usually be found at low prices for budget conscious shoppers.
* The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.

== '''Cons:''' ==

* The smaller low profile compact box limits expansion card height and sata header access when using a full size 3.5 Hard Drive (HD).

* The [[Intel D915GRV]] has a limited number of expansion slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.

* The CLIENTPRO 365 / [[Intel D915GRV]] combo uses a somewhat unusual* power routing connection scheme where there is an extra 4pin molex on the board and the main power supply connection only uses a 20 pin connector in a 24 pin socket.

== Workaround Suggestions ==
* It would be better to use '4' 2.5 laptop drives with a Icy Dock MB994SP-4S Quad Bay 2.5" SATA/SAS Mobile Rack for use in a single 5.25" device bay above where the hard drive normally sits since using a 3.5HD in the factory location covers 3 of the 4 SATA ports when fully inserted.
*This way you get 4 drives up above the board that you can RAID, and then use a PATA/IDE DVD drive. This fills in the 2 available 5.25 bays and leaves room under for the board and cables. (ICY DOCK MN's: MB994SP-4S, MB994SP-4SB-1, or MB971SP-B 'DuoSwap dual multi-drive cage'.)

{|
|[[File:Intel D915GRV-Extra Molex.jpg|61px|thumb|*Unusual power connection]]
|[[File:D915GRV-20-24-PwrCon.jpg|thumb|67px|Do not use a 24 pin power connector!]]
|[[File:CP365-HD-obstruction.jpg|thumb|331px|HD Interference.]]
|[[File:MB994SP-4S.jpg|thumb|278px|ICY DOCK MB994SP-4S]]
|}

Visit the [[Intel D915GRV]] page for more details.
--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

File:MB994SP-4S.jpg

2012-04-24T21:09:32Z

Rjbradlow: MB994SP-4S.jpg

MB994SP-4S.jpg

Spam Linking

2012-04-24T20:42:43Z

Rjbradlow:

For the noobs...

Would one of the moderators please explain here about Spam Linking; what is actually forbidden and allowed.

Thank you for your help in this matter.

--RJBradlow 04:31, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

I'm not sure if it would be wise to post instructions on how to work around the spam filter on the wiki itself....

Come by our IRC chat and we'll let you know how.

--[[User:Sambuca|Sambuca]] 09:00, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-24T20:36:24Z

Rjbradlow: /* Cons: Spelling */

{|
|[[File:Clientpro365 front.gif]]
|[[File:MPC365-MidTwr.jpg]]
|}

CLIENTPRO 365 and other MPC models can be prevalent on eBay, Craigslist, and other avenues at times if you are interested in finding these workhorses. (2012)

Judging from Google searches; Most people (Windows users) do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up where support and drivers for Windows are virtually non-existent. Especially since MPC is defunct.

However;
Hail to the Linux developers! For giving us a nice welcome OOTB experience. No Worries, it just works with LINUX!

== '''Pros:''' ==

* The 365 is a impressive Dual-Core P4 (socket 775) machine that shipped with a 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel® 900 series board.
* MPC products can usually be found at low prices for budget conscious shoppers.
* The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.

== '''Cons:''' ==

* The smaller low profile compact box limits expansion card height and sata header access when using a full size 3.5 Hard Drive (HD).
** It would be better to use '4' 2.5 laptop drives with a ICY DOCK internal multi-bay 5.25 to 2.5 (4 in 1) Hot-Swap Backplane RAID Cage in the bay above where the hard drive normally sits since the 3.5HD covers 3 of the 4 SATA ports when fully inserted.
***This way you get 4 drives up above the board that you can RAID, and then use a PATA/IDE DVD drive. This fills in the 2 available 5.25 bays and leaves room under for the board and cables. (ICY DOCK MN's: MB994SP-4S, MB994SP-4SB-1, or MB971SP-B 'DuoSwap dual multi-drive cage'.)

* The [[Intel D915GRV]] has a limited number of expansion slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.

* The CLIENTPRO 365 / [[Intel D915GRV]] combo uses a somewhat unusual* power routing connection scheme where there is an extra 4pin molex on the board and the main power supply connection only uses a 20 pin connector in a 24 pin socket.

{|
|[[File:Intel D915GRV-Extra Molex.jpg|61px|thumb|*Unusual power connection]]
|[[File:D915GRV-20-24-PwrCon.jpg|thumb|67px|Do not use a 24 pin power connector!]]
|[[File:CP365-HD-obstruction.jpg|thumb|331px|HD Interference.]]
|}

Visit the [[Intel D915GRV]] page for more details.
--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-24T20:34:56Z

Rjbradlow: /* Overall layout and grammer improvements. Added new photos. */

{|
|[[File:Clientpro365 front.gif]]
|[[File:MPC365-MidTwr.jpg]]
|}

CLIENTPRO 365 and other MPC models can be prevalent on eBay, Craigslist, and other avenues at times if you are interested in finding these workhorses. (2012)

Judging from Google searches; Most people (Windows users) do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up where support and drivers for Windows are virtually non-existent. Especially since MPC is defunct.

However;
Hail to the Linux developers! For giving us a nice welcome OOTB experience. No Worries, it just works with LINUX!

== '''Pros:''' ==

* The 365 is a impressive Dual-Core P4 (socket 775) machine that shipped with a 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel® 900 series board.
* MPC products can usually be found at low prices for budget conscious shoppers.
* The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.

== '''Cons:''' ==

* The smaller low profile compact box limits expansion card height and sata header access when using a full size 3.5 Hard Drive (HD).
** It would be better to use '4' 2.5 laptop drives with a ICY DOCK internal multi-bay 5.25 to 2.5 (4 in 1) Hot-Swap Backplane RAID Cage in the bay above where the hard drive normally sits since the 3.5HD covers 3 of the 4 SATA ports when fully inserted.
***This way you get 4 drives up above the board that you can RAID, and then use a PATA/IDE DVD drive. This fills in the 2 available 5.25 bays and leaves room under for the board and cables. (ICY DOCK MN's: MB994SP-4S, MB994SP-4SB-1, or MB971SP-B 'DuoSwap dual multi-drive cage'.

* The [[Intel D915GRV]] has a limited number of expansion slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.

* The CLIENTPRO 365 / [[Intel D915GRV]] combo uses a somewhat unusual* power routing connection scheme where there is an extra 4pin molex on the board and the main power supply connection only uses a 20 pin connector in a 24 pin socket.

{|
|[[File:Intel D915GRV-Extra Molex.jpg|61px|thumb|*Unusual power connection]]
|[[File:D915GRV-20-24-PwrCon.jpg|thumb|67px|Do not use a 24 pin power connector!]]
|[[File:CP365-HD-obstruction.jpg|thumb|331px|HD Interference.]]
|}

Visit the [[Intel D915GRV]] page for more details.
--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

File:CP365-HD-obstruction.jpg

2012-04-24T19:53:26Z

Rjbradlow: CP365-HD-obstruction.jpg

CP365-HD-obstruction.jpg

User talk:Rjbradlow

2012-04-24T16:59:11Z

Rjbradlow:

User talk:Rjbradlow

2012-04-24T16:50:12Z

Rjbradlow: symantics / grammer

== Clientpro365 / Intel D915GRV Install & Config testing status ==
[[File:LinuxMCE-DVD.jpg|thumb|100px|Waste of Ink!]]
==== Bad Burn / Media ?? ====
[[File:NewDVD Init-MCE-Display rjb.jpg|thumb|150px|Re-Burn Results - Chose: MCE Install]]

[[File:Re-Burn-Live rjb.jpg|thumb|150px|Let's try the Live choice... It's ALIVE!!!]]

[[File:Re-Burn-Live-Install rjb.jpg|thumb|150px|Buckle your seatbelts... We're going for the install Kubuntu ride.]]

OK, so I burned a DVD and printed a fancy label on it... but it doesn't work. Did I burn it too fast? Did I get a Bad download? Hmmm????
With this first DVD: Installing LinuxMCE, Kubuntu, or just trying Kubuntu all hung up and dumped me in to a cli.

I know that regular *buntu media works with this machine... Must be the media.

==== Re-Burn @ 2x ====

I burned another DVD at the slowest speed and tried again.

'''Step 1: Try to Install LMCE again.'''
Choosing LMCE Install I get to the MCE setup but the resolution is all messed up and the text is unreadable, and there is no way to make a selection. Nothing worked.

''The Re-Burn Results -'' Thumb/picture on the right illustrates what I got after pressing the monitor's AUTO button which is actually better than what I started off with.
Before pressing the AUTO button the screen and text were all scrunched up to the left into the size of the white box pictured.

The 8.10 DVD ''LinuxMCE installer'' is not working for me.

Next... I '''Try Kubuntu Live''' ... We're Good! That works fine. (Pictured)

Then '''Install Kubuntu''' went smoothly.
*All hardware worked and even setting the Appearance / Visual Effects / property of Kubuntu to Extra (best) worked well OOTB.

== Install LMCE after Kubuntu ==

Let's try again.

I started the MCE install and went to bed after about 30 minutes to an hour into it, and woke up to find a plain grey screen with a mouse pointer and nothing else going on.

I did a Ctrl-Alt-Bkspc to drop to a cli, logged in and 'startx' which brings me to the KDE desktop and a lower resolution than what I started with...

Before my LMCE installation I had 1920x1200 resoluton, I chose the 720p res in the lmce setup which freezes whatever resolution you choose as the maximum display size in kubuntu which now happens to be 1280x720.
My small text is horrible. What the *(&^.

Now I am trying to figure out how to back the lmce overlay resolution down since I chose the top best for nvidia cards during intial install before going to bed.
I don't have a nvidia card in this box and I think this is where I am having trouble.

After Rebooting, the machine went to finish the install wizard and back to that same blank grey screen with just a mouse cursor.

I will get back to this mess later, as I don't have the time to waste on it now.

--RJBradlow 18:31, 24 April 2012 (CEST)

User talk:Rjbradlow

2012-04-24T16:32:22Z

Rjbradlow:

== Clientpro365 / Intel D915GRV Install & Config testing status ==

==== Bad Burn / Media ?? ====
[[File:NewDVD Init-MCE-Display rjb.jpg|thumb|150px|Re-Burn Results - Chose: MCE Install]]

[[File:Re-Burn-Live rjb.jpg|thumb|150px|Let's try the Live choice... It's ALIVE!!!]]

[[File:Re-Burn-Live-Install rjb.jpg|thumb|150px|Buckle your seatbelts... We're going for the install Kubuntu ride.]]

OK, so I burned a DVD and printed a fancy label on it... but it doesn't work. Did I burn it too fast? Did I get a Bad download? Hmmm????
With this first DVD: Installing LinuxMCE, Kubuntu, or just trying Kubuntu all hung up and dumped me in to a cli.

I know that regular *buntu media works with this machine... Must be the media.

I burned another DVD at the slowest speed and tried again.

Now I get to the MCE setup but the resolution is all messed up and the text is unreadable. The Re-Burn Results picture shown is what I got after pressing the monitor's auto button and is actually better than what I first got which was all scrunched up to the left and the size of the white box.

The LinuxMCE installer does not work for me, yet regular *buntu media works just fine.

Next... I Try Kubuntu Live ... We're Good!

And the Install of Kubuntu went smoothly. All hardware worked and even setting the Appearance / Visual Effects / property of Kubuntu to Extra (best) worked well OOTB.

Then I started the MCE install and went to bed after about 30 minutes to an hour into it, and woke up to find a plain grey screen with a mouse pointer and nothing going on.
I did a Ctrl-Alt-Bkspc to drop to a cli, logged in and 'startx' which brings me to the KDE desktop and a lower resolution than what I started with...

Before my LMCE installation I had 1920x1200 resoluton, I chose the 720p res in the lmce setup which freezes whatever resolution you choose as the maximum display size in kubuntu which now happens to be 1280x720.
My small text is horrible. What the *(&^.

Now I am trying to figure out how to back the lmce overlay resolution down since I chose the top best for nvidia cards during intial install before going to bed.
I don't have a nvidia card in this box and I think this is where I am having trouble.

After Rebooting, the machine went to finish the install wizard and back to that same blank grey screen with just a mouse cursor.

I will get back to this mess later, as I don't have the time to waste on it now.

--RJBradlow 18:31, 24 April 2012 (CEST)

User talk:Rjbradlow

2012-04-24T16:31:55Z

Rjbradlow:

User talk:Rjbradlow

2012-04-24T16:31:04Z

Rjbradlow: Clientpro365 / Intel D915GRV Install & Config testing status

File:Re-Burn-Live-Install rjb.jpg

2012-04-24T15:59:32Z

Rjbradlow: DVD Re-Burn: Beginning of Install that went smooth.

DVD Re-Burn: Beginning of Install that went smooth.

File:Re-Burn-Live rjb.jpg

2012-04-24T15:57:56Z

Rjbradlow: Ta-da. The try kubuntu part of my Re-Burn works. RjBradlow

Ta-da. The try kubuntu part of my Re-Burn works.
RjBradlow

File:NewDVD Init-MCE-Display rjb.jpg

2012-04-24T15:45:30Z

Rjbradlow: This is the jumbled mess I got after re-burning the DVD at the slowest setting, and choosing the LinuxMCE (top) install. RjBradlow

This is the jumbled mess I got after re-burning the DVD at the slowest setting, and choosing the LinuxMCE (top) install.
RjBradlow

User:Rjbradlow

2012-04-24T02:13:35Z

Rjbradlow: added DVD photo

[[File:Rob.jpg|thumb|100 px|left|RJBradlow circa 2007]]Hello all, 
My real name is Robert J. Bradlow and I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012.

I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and documenting my results.

My experience is as follows: 
I've been a computer and electronics nut since grade school over some 35 years ago where I built my first Heathkit (digital alarm clock) and began programming computers.

I have studied and practised with various computer architectures, operating systems, and languages over the years and have been an avid Linux fan since somewhere around 1999 where I started my journey with redhat, suse, xandros, and PClinux.

I have toyed with various distros including some BSD UNIX variants and now primarily use Ubuntu desktop & server editions on most of my machines sparsed in with a few other Linux flavours on occasion like: Kubuntu, Xbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, CentOS, DSL, eLive, Mint, Puppy, Knoppix, gNewSense, and Sugar on a stick to name a few.

I dabble with web design and hosting and have worked as a tech support engineer for HP/Compaq through a contracted independent company, owned and operated a computer repair & retail business, worked as A/V installer, Satellite systems installer, Crestron programmer, technician for Liberty Coach*, ASE certified Auto Technician, and lastly a Trucker off & on where I was also an owner/operator for a couple of years.

You might say I am well rounded.

I am currently self employed in a motor vehicle diagnostics business.

Well, I'm going to end it here and probably add some more later.

Blessings to you and thanks for taking the time to visit.

Regards,
--RJBradlow 05:08, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

(Libertycoach dot com -- *Primary job duties: Configuration, programming, integration, fabrication, installation, diagnostics and repair of all on-board electrical, Crestron, A/V, automation, communications, networking and monitoring systems. 2007-2012)

== Gallery ==

{|
| [[File:Robz Rig 02.jpg|thumb|200px|RJBradlow with his 2000 Volvo Tractor & 53' Utility Trailer. circa 2002]]
| [[File:2012-04-23 00.28.38.jpg|thumb|250px|RJBradlow's lair.]]
| [[File:LinuxMCE-DVD.jpg|thumb|150px|My LinuxMCE-DVD]]
|}

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File:LinuxMCE-DVD.jpg

2012-04-24T02:08:29Z

Rjbradlow: LinuxMCE-DVD.jpg - A printable DVD and a leached photo served the trick. 3.3GB of LinuxMCE nicely tucked and labeled.

LinuxMCE-DVD.jpg -
A printable DVD and a leached photo served the trick.
3.3GB of LinuxMCE nicely tucked and labeled.

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-23T19:21:08Z

Rjbradlow:

{|
|[[File:Clientpro365 front.gif]]
|[[File:MPC365-MidTwr.jpg]]
|}

CLIENTPRO 365 machines have been prevalent on eBay and many people do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up. 
Support and drivers are virtually non-existent, especially since MPC is no longer in operation. 
But, Hail to the Linux Devs for cracking the hardware and giving a nice welcome OOTB experience. No Worries, it just works. 
However, We cannot say that for the OS in which it was originally designed since you would need special drivers that do not come with XP.

*'''Pros:'''
** The 365 is a impressive P4 (socket 775) machine that shipped with a 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel® 900 series board. 
** It usually can be had at a great price for budget conscious shoppers.
** The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.

[[File:Intel D915GRV-02.jpg|thumb|125px|right|*Unusual power connection, where both 4-pin sockets are connected and the 20/24 is using only the 20 pin.]]

*'''Cons:'''
** The smaller desktop is a low profile compact box which limits expansion card height and sata header access when using a full size 3.5 HD.
** The [[Intel D915GRV]] has a limited number of expansion slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.
** The CLIENTPRO 365 / [[Intel D915GRV]] use a somewhat unusual* power routing connection scheme where there is an extra 4pin molex on the board and the main power supply connection only uses a 20 pin connector in a 24 pin socket.

--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

File:MPC365-MidTwr.jpg

2012-04-23T19:19:48Z

Rjbradlow: MPC365-MidTwr.jpg

MPC365-MidTwr.jpg

File:Dual 4-Pin ChipPwr.jpg

2012-04-23T19:09:58Z

Rjbradlow: D915GRV: Dual_4-Pin_ChipPwr.jpg

D915GRV: Dual_4-Pin_ChipPwr.jpg

File:Intel D915GRV-Extra Molex.jpg

2012-04-23T19:03:05Z

Rjbradlow: Intel_D915GRV-Extra_Molex.jpg

Intel_D915GRV-Extra_Molex.jpg

File:D915GRV-20-24-PwrCon.jpg

2012-04-23T19:00:11Z

Rjbradlow: D915GRV-20-24-PwrCon.jpg

D915GRV-20-24-PwrCon.jpg

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-23T09:20:02Z

Rjbradlow:

[[File:Clientpro365 front.gif]]

CLIENTPRO 365 machines have been prevalent on eBay and many people do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up. 
Support and drivers are virtually non-existent, especially since MPC is no longer in operation. 
But, Hail to the Linux Devs for cracking the hardware and giving a nice welcome OOTB experience. No Worries, it just works. 
However, We cannot say that for the OS in which it was originally designed since you would need special drivers that do not come with XP.

*'''Pros:'''
** The 365 is a impressive P4 (socket 775) machine that shipped with a 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel® 900 series board. 
** It usually can be had at a great price for budget conscious shoppers.
** The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.

[[File:Intel D915GRV-02.jpg|thumb|125px|right|*Unusual power connection, where both 4-pin sockets are connected and the 20/24 is using only the 20 pin.]]

*'''Cons:'''
** The smaller desktop is a low profile compact box which limits expansion card height and sata header access when using a full size 3.5 HD.
** The [[Intel D915GRV]] has a limited number of expansion slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.
** The CLIENTPRO 365 / [[Intel D915GRV]] use a somewhat unusual* power routing connection scheme where there is an extra 4pin molex on the board and the main power supply connection only uses a 20 pin connector in a 24 pin socket.

--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-23T09:12:07Z

Rjbradlow:

[[File:Clientpro365 front.gif]]

CLIENTPRO 365 machines have been prevalent on eBay and many people do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up. 
Support and drivers are virtually non-existent, especially since MPC is no longer in operation. 
But, Hail to the Linux Devs for cracking the hardware and giving a nice welcome OOTB experience. No Worries, it just works. 
However, We cannot say that for the OS in which it was originally designed since you would need special drivers that do not come with XP.

*'''Pros:'''
** The 365 is a impressive P4 (socket 775) machine that shipped with a 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel® 900 series board. 
** It usually can be had at a great price for budget conscious shoppers.
** The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.

[[File:Intel D915GRV-02.jpg|thumb|125px|right|*Unusual power connection, where both 4-pin sockets are connected and the 20/24 is using only the 20 pin.]]

*'''Cons:'''
** The smaller desktop is a low profile box which limits expansion card height.
** The [[Intel D915GRV]] is limited on slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.
** The CLIENTPRO 365's [[Intel D915GRV]] has unusual* power routing and connection scheme.

--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-23T09:05:52Z

Rjbradlow:

[[File:Clientpro365 front.gif]]

CLIENTPRO 365 machines have been prevalent on eBay and many people do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up. 
Support and drivers are virtually non-existent, especially since MPC is no longer in operation. 
But, Hail to the Linux Devs for cracking the hardware and giving a nice welcome OOTB experience. No Worries, it just works. 
However, We cannot say that for the OS in which it was originally designed since you would need special drivers that do not come with XP.

The 365 is a impressive P4 (socket 775) machine that shipped with a 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel® 900 series board. 
The CLIENTPRO 365's [[Intel D915GRV]] has unusual* power routing and connection scheme.
[[File:Intel D915GRV-02.jpg|thumb|125px|right|*Unusual power connection, where both 4-pin sockets are connected and the 20/24 is using only the 20 pin.]]

The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.

*'''Cons:'''
** 1. The smaller desktop is a low profile box which limits expansion card height.
** 2. The [[Intel D915GRV]] is limited on slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.

--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-23T08:58:26Z

Rjbradlow:

[[File:Clientpro365 front.gif]]

CLIENTPRO 365 machines have been prevalent on eBay and many people do not know what to do with them as they are a proprietary mix-up, Support and drivers are virtually non-existent, especially since MPC is no longer in operation.
But, Hail to Linux for cracking the hardware OOTB. No Worries, it just works.

The 365 is a impressive P4 machine since it has a socket 775 3-3.2GHz HT P4 mounted on a decent Intel® 900 series board. [[Intel D915GRV]]
The CLIENTPRO 365's [[Intel D915GRV]] has unusual* power routing and connection scheme.
[[File:Intel D915GRV-02.jpg|thumb|125px|right|*Unusual power connection, where both 4-pin sockets are connected and the 20/24 is using only the 20 pin.]]

The CLIENTPRO 365 came in two configurations; A Mid-Tower and a Low-Profile Desktop.

*'''Cons:'''
** 1. The smaller desktop is a low profile box which limits expansion card height.
** 2. The [[Intel D915GRV]] is limited on slots: 1 PCI Express 1x16, 2 PCI, and 1 PCIE.

--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

File:Clientpro365 front.gif

2012-04-23T08:52:16Z

Rjbradlow: Clientpro365_front.gif

Clientpro365_front.gif

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-23T08:30:40Z

Rjbradlow: Thwe

CLIENTPRO 365's I have noticed that there is no reference to this hardware here, so I decided to see how things go and begin writing about them.

These machines are prevalent on eBay and many people do not know what to do with them as they are a rare breed, especially since MPC is no longer in operation.
So; support and drivers are very limited if non-existent, unless you count mpcdrivers dot com. Which I have had no luck with.

The 414's came without power adapters so I have not played with them yet, but they do look promising and adapters are available on eBay and other sites.
The 365's are very impressive 3GHz HT P4's on a decent Intel® board (Which I am currently writing a page about and will link here.) although these MPC's are proprietary with there unusual* power routing, network, and video chips. [[File:Intel D915GRV-02.jpg|thumb|125px|right|*Unusual power connection, where both 4-pin sockets are connected and the 20/24 is using only the 20 pin.]]
This is why so many people are having difficulty configuring their products.
This is good in a way since that difficulty keeps the prices down to an awesome level.
(I have 8 machines on a modest budget.)

My first experience was naturally with the 365 since it has a fairly standard PC chassis and PSU for the most part.* (*Sort of traditional; comes in 2 flavours: Mid tower and a smaller Desktop which I have. )
*'''Cons:'''
** 1. The smaller desktop is a low profile box which limits expansion card height.
** 2. The board has limited slots on both models afaik.

I threw in a WD 320GB and a 1GB ram stick then loaded Winblows XP pro and tried Ubuntu 12.04 in a dual boot config.

I started reading about LinuxMCE today and thought these machines would be perfect for such a task.
A little disturbed about the driver issue, I later read on this site that 8.10 was the latest stable release, which got me thinking...
Yep, these are older machines and the latest Ubuntu releases are focusing more on the newer hardware, let me dig through my archives.
I dug out an old 8.04 386 kubuntu release and I am currently running it in live mode; Wow!
As I suspected; Everything works without a hitch. Right OOTB, a marriage made in heaven.

So I will clean up this page and give you very specific hardware info on the 365 soon.
As of right now it looks like LinuxMCE and the MPC CLINETPRO 365 with [[Intel D915GRV]] are going to get along great.
These boards can handle up to 4gb of ram and have a LGA775 socket with a mean cooler & fan combo.

--RJBradlow 10:30, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

MPC CLIENTPRO 365

2012-04-23T06:30:58Z

Rjbradlow:

This just in and more to follow as I explore the full hardware compatibility for these machines.

I have 2 MPC CLIENTPRO 365's and 6 MPC CLIENTPRO AIO 414's and I have noticed that there is no reference to this hardware here, so I decided to see how things go and begin writing about them.

These machines are prevalent on eBay and many people do not know what to do with them as they are a rare breed, especially since MPC is no longer in operation.
So; support and drivers are very limited if non-existent, unless you count mpcdrivers dot com. Which I have had no luck with.

The 414's came without power adapters so I have not played with them yet, but they do look promising and adapters are available on eBay and other sites.
The 365's are very impressive 3GHz HT P4's on a decent Intel® board (Which I am currently writing a page about and will link here.) although these MPC's are proprietary with there unusual* power routing, network, and video chips. [[File:Intel D915GRV-02.jpg|thumb|125px|right|*Unusual power connection, where both 4-pin sockets are connected and the 20/24 is using only the 20 pin.]]
This is why so many people are having difficulty configuring their products.
This is good in a way since that difficulty keeps the prices down to an awesome level.
(I have 8 machines on a modest budget.)

My first experience was naturally with the 365 since it has a fairly standard PC chassis and PSU for the most part.* (*Sort of traditional; comes in 2 flavours: Mid tower and a smaller Desktop which I have. )
*'''Cons:'''
** 1. The smaller desktop is a low profile box which limits expansion card height.
** 2. The board has limited slots on both models afaik. (Details will be on the MB page I am currently writing.)

I threw in a WD 320GB and a 1GB ram stick then loaded Winblows XP pro and tried Ubuntu 12.04 in a dual boot config. 
The network and audio <del>do</del> did not work Out Of The Box (OOTB) in <del>either instance.</del>
'''Update:''' It seems as though 12.04 has healed itself overnight and now is the victor, working flawlessly OOTB.
Which leaves Winblows XP sucking dirt. Go Figure, the machine was designed for it and is not supported natively.

After a little research I tracked down some drivers and got the network to run in XP.

I started reading about LinuxMCE today and thought these machines would be perfect for such a task.
A little disturbed about the driver issue, I later read on this site that 8.10 was the latest stable release, which got me thinking...
Yep, these are older machines and the latest Ubuntu releases are focusing more on the newer hardware, let me dig through my archives.
I dug out an old 8.04 386 kubuntu release and I am currently running it in live mode; Wow!
As I suspected; Everything works without a hitch. Right OOTB, a marriage made in heaven.

So I will clean up this page and give you very specific hardware info on the 365 soon.
As of right now it looks like the 365 with its intel D915GRV are going to get along great.
These boards can handle up to 4gb of ram and have a LGA775 socket with a mean cooler & fan combo.

More to come soon.

File:Intel D915GRV-02.jpg

2012-04-23T06:25:44Z

Rjbradlow: Intel_D915GRV-02.jpg

Intel_D915GRV-02.jpg

User:Rjbradlow

2012-04-23T04:52:25Z

Rjbradlow: Just tweak'n

[[File:Rob.jpg|thumb|100 px|left|RJBradlow circa 2007]]Hello all, 
My real name is Robert J. Bradlow and I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012.

I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and documenting my results.

My experience is as follows: 
I've been a computer and electronics nut since grade school over some 35 years ago where I built my first Heathkit (digital alarm clock) and began programming computers.

I have studied and practised with various computer architectures, operating systems, and languages over the years and have been an avid Linux fan since somewhere around 1999 where I started my journey with redhat, suse, xandros, and PClinux.

I have toyed with various distros including some BSD UNIX variants and now primarily use Ubuntu desktop & server editions on most of my machines sparsed in with a few other Linux flavours on occasion like: Kubuntu, Xbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, CentOS, DSL, eLive, Mint, Puppy, Knoppix, gNewSense, and Sugar on a stick to name a few.

I dabble with web design and hosting and have worked as a tech support engineer for HP/Compaq through a contracted independent company, owned and operated a computer repair & retail business, worked as A/V installer, Satellite systems installer, Crestron programmer, technician for Liberty Coach*, ASE certified Auto Technician, and lastly a Trucker off & on where I was also an owner/operator for a couple of years.

You might say I am well rounded.

I am currently self employed in a motor vehicle diagnostics business.

Well, I'm going to end it here and probably add some more later.

Blessings to you and thanks for taking the time to visit.

Regards,
--RJBradlow 05:08, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

(Libertycoach dot com -- *Primary job duties: Configuration, programming, integration, fabrication, installation, diagnostics and repair of all on-board electrical, Crestron, A/V, automation, communications, networking and monitoring systems. 2007-2012)

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2012-04-23T04:33:35Z

Rjbradlow: RJBradlow's Lair

RJBradlow's Lair

User:Rjbradlow

2012-04-23T04:19:27Z

Rjbradlow:

[[File:Rob.jpg|thumb|100 px|left|RJBradlow circa 2007]]Hello all, 
My real name is Robert J. Bradlow and I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012.

I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and documenting my results.

My experience is as follows: 
I've been a computer and electronics nut since grade school over some 35 years ago where I built my first Heathkit (digital alarm clock) and began programming computers.

I have studied and practised with various computer architectures, operating systems, and languages over the years and have been an avid Linux fan since somewhere around 1999 where I started my journey with redhat, suse, xandros, and PClinux.

I have toyed with various distros including some BSD UNIX variants and now primarily use Ubuntu desktop & server editions on most of my machines sparsed in with a few other Linux flavours on occasion like: Kubuntu, Xbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, CentOS, DSL, eLive, Mint, Puppy, Knoppix, gNewSense, and Sugar on a stick to name a few.

I dabble with web design and hosting and have worked as a tech support engineer for HP/Compaq through a contracted independent company, owned and operated a computer repair & retail business, worked as A/V installer, Satellite systems installer, Crestron programmer, technician for Liberty Coach*, ASE certified Auto Technician, and lastly a Trucker off & on where I was also an owner/operator for a couple of years.
[[File:Robz Rig 02.jpg|thumb|200 px|right|RJBradlow with his 2000 Volvo Tractor & 53' Utility Trailer. circa 2002]]

You might say I am well rounded.

I am currently self employed in a motor vehicle diagnostics business.

Well, I'm going to end it here and probably add some more later.

Blessings to you and thanks for taking the time to visit.

Regards,
--RJBradlow 05:08, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

(Libertycoach dot com -- *Primary job duties: Configuration, programming, integration, fabrication, installation, diagnostics and repair of all on-board electrical, Crestron, A/V, automation, communications, networking and monitoring systems. 2007-2012)

User:Rjbradlow

2012-04-23T04:17:37Z

Rjbradlow:

[[File:Rob.jpg|thumb|100 px|left|RJBradlow circa 2007]]Hello all, 
My real name is Robert J. Bradlow and I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012.

I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and documenting my results.

My experience is as follows: 
I've been a computer and electronics nut since grade school over some 35 years ago where I built my first Heathkit (digital alarm clock) and began programming computers.

I have studied and practised with various computer architectures, operating systems, and languages over the years and have been an avid Linux fan since somewhere around 1999 where I started my journey with redhat, suse, xandros, and PClinux.

I have toyed with various distros including some BSD UNIX variants and now primarily use Ubuntu desktop & server editions on most of my machines sparsed in with a few other Linux flavours on occasion like: Kubuntu, Xbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, CentOS, DSL, eLive, Mint, Puppy, Knoppix, gNewSense, and Sugar on a stick to name a few.

I dabble with web design and hosting and have worked as a tech support engineer for HP/Compaq through a contracted independent company, owned and operated a computer repair & retail business, worked as A/V installer, Satellite systems installer, Crestron programmer, technician for Liberty Coach*, ASE certified Auto Technician, and lastly a Trucker off & on where I was also an owner/operator for a couple of years.
[[File:Robz Rig 02.jpg|thumb|200 px|right|RJBradlow with his 2000 Volvo Tractor & 53' Utility Trailer. circa 2002]]

You might say I am well rounded.

I am currently self employed in a Automotive diagnostics business.

Well, I'm going to end it here and probably add some more later.

Blessings to you and thanks for taking the time to visit.

Regards,
--RJBradlow 05:08, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

(Libertycoach dot com -- *Primary job duties: Configuration, programming, integration, fabrication, installation, diagnostics and repair of all on-board electrical, Crestron, A/V, automation, communications, networking and monitoring systems. 2007-2012)

User:Rjbradlow

2012-04-23T04:01:37Z

Rjbradlow:

[[File:Rob.jpg|thumb|100 px|left|RJBradlow circa 2007]]Hello all, 
My real name is Robert J. Bradlow and I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012.

I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and documenting my results.

My experience is as follows: 
I've been a computer and electronics nut since grade school over some 35 years ago where I built my first Heathkit digital alarm clock. 
I have studied and practised with various computer architectures, operating systems, and languages over the years and have been an avid Linux fan since somewhere around 1999 where I started my journey with redhat, suse, xandros, and PClinux.

I have toyed with various distros including some BSD UNIX variants and now primarily use Ubuntu desktop & server editions on most of my machines sparsed in with a few other Linux flavours on occasion like: Kubuntu, Xbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, CentOS, DSL, eLive, Mint, Puppy, Knoppix, gNewSense, and Sugar on a stick to name a few.

I dabble with web design and hosting and have worked as a tech support engineer for HP/Compaq through a contracted independent company, owned and operated a computer repair & retail business, worked as A/V installer, Satellite systems installer, Crestron programmer, technician for Liberty Coach*, ASE certified Auto Technician, and lastly a Trucker off & on where I was also an owner/operator for a couple of years.
[[File:Robz Rig 02.jpg|thumb|200 px|right|RJBradlow with his 2000 Volvo Tractor & 53' Utility Trailer. circa 2002]]
You might say I am well rounded.

Well, I'm going to end it here and probably add some more later.

Blessings to you and thanks for taking the time to visit.

Regards,
--RJBradlow 05:08, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

(Libertycoach dot com -- *Mostly: AV & Crestron configuration, programming and repair, integration, automation and electrical systems diagnostics, repairs, & upgrades.)

User:Rjbradlow

2012-04-23T03:50:21Z

Rjbradlow:

[[File:Rob.jpg|thumb|100 px|left|RJBradlow circa 2007]]Hello all, 
My real name is Robert J. Bradlow and I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012.

I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and documenting my results.

My experience is as follows: 
I've been a computer and electronics nut since grade school over some 35 years ago where I built my first Heathkit digital alarm clock. 
I have studied and practised with various computer architectures, operating systems, and languages over the years and have been an avid Linux fan since somewhere around 1999 where I started my journey with redhat, suse, xandros, and PClinux.

I have toyed with various distros including some BSD UNIX variants and now primarily use Ubuntu desktop & server on most of my machines sparsed in with a few other Linux flavours on occasion like: Kubuntu, Xbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, CentOS, DSL, eLive, Mint, Puppy, Knoppix, gNewSense, and Sugar on a stick to name a few.

I dabble with web design and hosting and have worked as a tech support engineer, owned and operated a computer repair & retail business, worked as A/V installer, Crestron programmer, service technician for Liberty Coach, ASE certified Auto Technician, and lastly a Trucker off & on where I was also an owner/operator for a couple of years.
[[File:Robz Rig 02.jpg|thumb|200 px|right|RJBradlow with his 2000 Volvo Tractor & 53' Utility Trailer. circa 2002]]
You might say I am well rounded.

Well, I'm going to end it here and probably format and add some more here later.

Blessings to you and thanks for taking the time to visit.

Regards,
--RJBradlow 05:08, 23 April 2012 (CEST)

File:Robz Rig 02.jpg

2012-04-23T03:32:48Z

Rjbradlow: A pic for my profile of the tractor trailer that I (RJBradlow) used to own and operate in all 48 states and Canada.

A pic for my profile of the tractor trailer that I (RJBradlow) used to own and operate in all 48 states and Canada.

File:Rob.jpg

2012-04-23T03:28:28Z

Rjbradlow: A pic of RJBradlow

A pic of RJBradlow

User:Rjbradlow

2012-04-23T03:08:42Z

Rjbradlow: Created page with "Hello all, My real name is Robert J. Bradlow and I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012. I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and document..."

Hello all, 
My real name is Robert J. Bradlow and I am a new member here as of April 22, 2012.

I have begun to contribute to the wiki and look forward to testing and documenting my results.

My experience is as follows: 
I've been a computer and electronics nut since grade school over some 35 years ago where I built my first Heathkit digital alarm clock. 
I have studied and practiced with various computer architectures, operating systems, and languages over the years and have been an avid Linux fan since somewhere around 1999 where I started my journey with redhat, suse, xandros, and PClinux.

I have toyed with various distros including some BSD UNIX variants and now primarily use Ubuntu desktop & server on most of my machines sparsed in with a few other Linux flavors on occasion like: Kubuntu, Xbuntu, Ubuntu Studio, CentOS, DSL, eLive, Mint, Puppy, Knoppix, gNewSense, and Sugar on a stick to name a few.
I dabble with web design and hosting and have worked as a tech support engineer, owned and operated a computer repair & retail business, worked as A/V installer, Crestron programmer, service technician for Liberty Coach, ASE certified Auto Technician, and lastly a Trucker off & on where I was also an owner/operator for a couple of years.

You might say I am well rounded.

Well, I'm going to end it here and probably format and add some more here later.

Blessings to you and thanks for taking the time to visit.

Regards,
--RJBradlow 05:08, 23 April 2012 (CEST)