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Installation issues / Re: NICs don't work
« on: October 13, 2008, 01:52:14 am »
Hi guys,
Thanks for all of the helpful advice. Many of the problems I experienced seem to be related to the CD installation method.
I have repeated the installation using the DVD and am having much better results.
FWIW, I think that this indicates that at least the MoBo (FIC P4M-915GD1-LF) is satisfactory, if you want to add it to your list.
In particular the video now works. Since the monitor has no 720 line mode, I have selected 1280x1024, which is rescaled by the monitor. This has the advantage of filling the screen, instead of leaving about 7% unused.
Please note that I have read and respected the information provided, and that I did provide 2 network cards.
The second audio card is needed for recording purposes. LMCE continues to insist on using it for output, although normal PC sounds during startup come through the on-board sound system.
I have no problem with using my HTPC as dedicated DHCP server on a separate network and adapter provided for that purpose. However, the WLAN was provided by my wife's employer for her home office use, and I can't have LMCE unilaterally appointing itself as DHCP server for that network.
The installer interface is generally difficult to interpret.
In particular, visual feedback from button clicks would be useful, as it often takes a long time to get a reaction (if any).
Intrigued as I am by its possibilities, I have to conclude that LMCE is not for me at this time.
If I am ever in a position to replace my hardware, I may take another look at it.
Thanks for your efforts to help.
Thanks for all of the helpful advice. Many of the problems I experienced seem to be related to the CD installation method.
I have repeated the installation using the DVD and am having much better results.
FWIW, I think that this indicates that at least the MoBo (FIC P4M-915GD1-LF) is satisfactory, if you want to add it to your list.
In particular the video now works. Since the monitor has no 720 line mode, I have selected 1280x1024, which is rescaled by the monitor. This has the advantage of filling the screen, instead of leaving about 7% unused.
Please note that I have read and respected the information provided, and that I did provide 2 network cards.
The second audio card is needed for recording purposes. LMCE continues to insist on using it for output, although normal PC sounds during startup come through the on-board sound system.
I have no problem with using my HTPC as dedicated DHCP server on a separate network and adapter provided for that purpose. However, the WLAN was provided by my wife's employer for her home office use, and I can't have LMCE unilaterally appointing itself as DHCP server for that network.
The installer interface is generally difficult to interpret.
In particular, visual feedback from button clicks would be useful, as it often takes a long time to get a reaction (if any).
Intrigued as I am by its possibilities, I have to conclude that LMCE is not for me at this time.
If I am ever in a position to replace my hardware, I may take another look at it.
Thanks for your efforts to help.