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no prob .. i'd also look at updating the bios .. Gigabyte has a windows App that allows you to download the latest bios, if there is a newer one, then flash that while inside Windows. I always update the Bios when I can, but its up to you. If while flashing it looses power or something, you may not be able to get the motherboard to work again. Here is the latest bios updates for yours http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/BIOS_Model.aspx?ClassValue=Motherboard&ProductID=1863&ProductName=GA-8IPE1000-G Or you can goto the Download center (in IE and on the same GB PC) .. http://www.gigabyte.com.tw/Support/Motherboard/DownloadCenter_List.aspx

No, wont effect Windows, just the CMOS (motherboard's Bios), it will set it back to defaults. You may need to change settings like Boot Priorities etc, Sata (if any) etc. From the Manual: Danger of explosion if battery is incorrectly replaced. If you want to erase CMOS... 1. Turn OFF the computer and unplug the power cord. 2. Remove the battery, wait for 30 second. 3. Re-install the battery. 4. Plug the power cord and turn ON the computer.

yep no onboard graphics. No should not have to go into the bios just to change the video card. But if you need to clear the password, just clear the CMOS.

I have a 9250 128MB in my PC, but Id go for at least a 9550 now for an AGP card. I figure that Motherboard is an AGP right?

You will need to change the video card, or use onboard video if it is Intel Chipset 865 or higher. Ive used the NVidia 6200 and that didnt work either with Geo, so cant comment on any NVidia cards, but Id suggest looking at an ATI card (or an OEM with the ATI Chipset).

Also make sure the cable is not running over any high voltage like lighting etc ...

I have been a distributor for a major DVR company for about five years, and I switched to IP NVR's about a year ago. There are number of reasons for deciding to change from DVR's to NVR's, here are a couple of reasons that I have. Reason number one, is that it's much easier to network a large building using ethernet, WiFi wireless, or home plug standard, then it is to run individual cables from each camera back to the DVR. The savings in labor can be considerable. Reason number two, is the higher resolution available in IP cameras. It became rather embarrassing getting a call from a client about a robbery or other event, going to the premises to help retrieve evidence from the archive, only to have the people in the images unrecognizable, unidentifiable, license plates on cars on readable. This is especially embarrassing after a client has spent large sums of money on a DVR, and the bottom line is he can make little use of the data it provides because the resolution of the analog cameras is not sufficient. The highest resolution and analog camera can produce is .4 megapixels, and this is being generous because most DVR's have resolutions of .2 megapixels per analog camera. A simple IP camera such as Axis 207 is capable of almost .4 megapixels, or 640 x 480 pixels, can encode in either motion JPEG or MPEG-4, has audio capabilities, and inputs for security devices, all for about $250! I also use IP cameras that are capable of 3 megapixels, some are capable of 8 megapixel. The advantage of having a high-resolution IP camera is that you need fewer cameras to cover a large parking lot for instance. I can make one 3 megapixel IP camera do the work of four to six analog cameras, again the savings can be considerable. Reason number three, is reliability. This is something I was not expecting, because IP cameras are much more complex than analog cameras, because they are miniature computers I was expecting that they would have more things going wrong with them. I have IP cameras I have been running now for two years, and have had a lot much less maintenance than I have had with analog cameras. I'm not exactly sure why this has been so, it seems IP cameras are built better with better quality parts. I have purchased analog cameras in the past that were very shabby in their construction, with loose screws and missing parts. I have never had an experience with IP cameras where they were shabbily built. The downside to IP cameras are that they are networked devices, and you will have to charge a consulting fee to train the client in the use of networks, networks always crash eventually, and if the client is not trained how to bring the network up you will be making numerous trips to various clients just reboot routers.Regarding the linux platform, I have not come across to any archiving software for IP cameras that uses linux. The DVR that we were distributors for here in Hawaii, was a linux based system. Initially, these were superior DVR's to the Windows-based systems of a few years ago, before XP. The downside to linux-based DVR's or NVR's if they exist, is they cannot take advantage of the new smart or intelligent software technologies that are now becoming available. Hi, I'd like to know which CCTV Cameras and DVRs you were using in the past. Thanks Rory

Hi, thats cool. Did you get it soughted ut? Rory

Thanks guys! Yes, you can disable certain cameras in the setup for each site, but I think he is talking about when you click a 9 way view, that all other cameras would be stopped so you get more available bandwidth to only the cameras being viewed. Its a good idea, and I will check into it. BTW the manual is here for others who hasnt used the program yet. http://www.bahamassecurity.com/geo/livevue_geo_user_manual_1103.pdf Ignore the version info in the manual though, which says 7.0. It does work with 8.01 and 8.02 also.

isnt that similar to this .. http://www.videolarm.com/products/poles/polelev/polevator.html Edit - except the videolarm one is just a pole right? I remember us talking about these things though with DataAve a couple years back, where they are used on those huge poles on the highways etc ...

We discussed that XP Emebedded DOM in another thread, one thing that came up was that it was not locked, meaning you could still write to it, therefore its basically just a stripped down version of XP Pro.

Welcome to the forums Shaun.

If those 2 Monitors/Cameras are getting powered elsewhere, then this could be a ground loop. Run an extension cord to the main DVR location and plug them all into the same outlet. See if the problem still exists.

Hmmm ..well first you strip it right down, turn off all non essential services, and block all ports in TCP/IP Filtering, besides those needed for Remote Access. If you can, run a shell other than Explorer.exe. Even better, create your own version of XP and install only the components you want, seting up the services, etc. preinstall. You can remove some of the components after the install but its a bit trickier. Geo has a keylock utility which will do, well the Key locks, as well as block access to the start menu and desktop, etc. I made my own little program though, which i use. Use a DVR software that goes into full screen mode, and as a limited user locks them out of exiting that. Coupled with the keylock they will always be in full screen mode until they login as an admin. In the end though, all they have to do with any DVR is pull the plug, and if they want the Video, take the hard drive. PS. and one of the components I live to disable is Automatic Updates Install SP2 and thats it.

Are the frame rates quoted for each board their aggregate frame rate? Meaning if a board says 20fps and you have 4 cameras you will get a max of 5 frames per camera? Hi .. yes, that is the case for all DVR cards ... though most have a "Smart" motion detection feature which means it spreads the fps amongst the active cameras upon motion detection, when enabled.

thanks .. I think I'd gut the PC first and put something good inside there ..

No .. using the correct lens for each camera ... basically a 6mm 1/4" Camera is equivelant to an 8mm 1/3" ... This simply means that if you had a 4mm 1/3" it would be a wider angle than a 4mm 1/4".

you can also use something as simple as PSP ..

thanks guys .. yeah saw it this evening ... it only had a 100GB drive .. darn .. anyway im just there for the cameras, they want some PTZs, but its okay as they dont use it via the DVR anyway, just the Keypad .. will sell them some GE PTZ's

I havent used DVDs that much, well never used a DVD Burner actually, but wouldnt it have to convert the AVI's into Divx or some other format for a DVD player? If so, I would imagine that processs would use alot of resources or at least take a while .. I think thats why noone does that, best to let the cops do that, or do it seperately yourself .. as the DVR should still be just that, to record video, in my opinion. Course with the new CPUs out now, that could change.

still nothing like a piece of coax and a 13" TV ..

Geez thats huge .. here's my old 4.5M version .. javascript .. requires IE .. http://www.bahamassecurity.com/zoommp/zoom.htm or download the program .. http://www.bahamassecurity.com/uploads/arialbrowser.zip

and round cables ...

also, just found this from American Dynamics while looking at one of their DvRs online .. http://www.tycovideo.com/WebApps/getDocument.aspx?filename=8200-0497-9900.pdf

Cool ..