Top 20 eMachines T3604 PC Desktop Questions & Answers

You will need to change the boot order in the bios set-up. Turn your computer off, and turn it n again (alternatively Restart it) These things may be initiated by clicking the Windows button at the bottom left of tour screen, and from the shut down drop down menu selecting the appropriate option) As your computer is starting up, and the Emachines logo appears on the screen "Press the "Tab" key repetitatively: If that fails to take you into the BIOSsetup, repeat and try either the "Escape," "Delete," or "F2" keys instead of the Tab key. Once in the BIOS setu[p, Look through the options until see Boot order, and then change that to CD first, HD 2nd. Exit the BIOS setup with save changes option. Done. 19.February.2015

open your boot screen setup and update your bios, it'll fix its self.

Buy a card reader.

The eMachines T3604 Desktop PC uses an Intel D945GCL motherboard,http://www.ascendtech.us/intel-d945gcl-1066fsb-ddr2-pcie-x16-sata_i_mb4intd945gcl.aspxRead what you stated. Just posting for visual corroboration.http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/dsktpboards/d945gclhttp://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-022312.htmYes,.....a pre-built computer company has a BIOS program written especially for them. That is, for each model line of computer......................GENERALLY..............However, IMHO I think the standardized Intel BIOS program was used, and not specific to eMachines, or this model line.Just an assumption, and you know what they say about assuming.I leave it in your capable hands.Regards,joecoolvette

Here,..........put your face close to the monitor.......................S-L-A-A-A-P!What were you thinking? lol!The eMachines T3604 Desktop PC uses an Intel D945GCL motherboard,http://www.intel.com/p/en_US/support/highlights/dsktpboards/d945gcl?wapkw=d945gclAdvanced > Chipset Configuration Menu > Memory Frequency?http://download.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/biosglossarybymenu_v13.pdfWell here is the cure,http://www.intel.com/support/motherboards/desktop/sb/CS-023360.htmRegards,joecoolvette

The eMachines T3604 desktop computer uses an Intel 945GCL motherboard,http://www.ascendtech.us/intel-d945gcl-1066fsb-ddr2-pcie-x16-sata_i_mb4intd945gcl.aspx(No, not advertising. Just a good photo of the motherboard, if you slightly scroll down)Look at the chart below the photo of the mobo. (MOtherBOard)Expansion Capabilities: A) Two PCI slots (Two PCI Conventional bus connectors. Long white slots)B) One PCI Express x1 bus add-in card connector.(PCI Express x1 slot. The longer PCI-Express x16 slot is on top.Then the two long white PCI slots. Then the shorter black PCI-Express x1 slot)You can use a Sound Card in an available white PCI slot, or if the black PCI-Express x1 slot is open.Yes, I know, I'm getting to it, lol!The Onboard Audio -> Intel High Definition Audio, doesn't have an output mixer feature. My onboard audio - Realtek, (And on an Intel mobo), does.[ Intel 915G (Southlake) motherboard.Has a Realtek audio chip, ALC860. I use the Realtek Audio Manager. Has Sound Effects, and an equalizer. What happened from the Intel 915G to the Intel 945GCL INTEL?Sheesh! ]Suggest this if you have an open, available PCI slot,http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=4459743&CatId=2771This, if you only have the PCI Express x1 slot open,http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=420799&CatId=2771I don't recommend a USB sound card, but you may,http://www.tigerdirect.com/applications/SearchTools/item-details.asp?EdpNo=5344879&CatId=2771(Usually only 16-bit.Plugs into a USB port where the contacts are not gold plated, as on a PCI sound card, or PCI-Express x1 sound card.I'm old school, and probably need to evolve ; )Plus use Virtual DJ,http://www.virtualdj.com/download/free.htmlMixing Tips;1) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkGAFTXidKs&feature=related2) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=FQ62zoVIKB4&feature=related3) http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=nn6nsXpX7bU&feature=relatedRegards,joecoolvette

First - re-seat the harddisk and reboot the computer. If the computer does not boot up then reboot andgo into the BIOS configuration to see if the BIOS detects the hard drive. If itdoesn't detect the hard drive then it could be faulty.Then the hard drive needsto be replaced in the computer/laptop, Windows installed and the computer orlaptop's device drivers plus your programs etc. to get a functioningcomputer/laptop again.

get the user manual and it will provide you all necessary information.download it from here,http://www.retrevo.com/support/eMachines-T3604-Desktops-manual/id/4870bh045/t/2/best of luck!

There should be a 4 pin black or white connector that has CD printed next to it.

Theres no specific order for power supply wires. Just make sure it is disconnected from a power source and connect the Motherboard and optical drive cables to their respective plugs(plugs are standard for most motherboards).

you can purchase a pci express x16 video card. It installs in the pci express x 16 slot on the motherboard

New hard drive $40 to $60.. www.Tigerdirect.com www.frys.com www.bestbuy.com etc..

Main thing you need to know is SATA or IDE (aka .. PATA) Sata or serial uses small half inch wide cables . IDE / PATA uses 3inch wide ribbon cables. Pop the PC open andlook at the hard drive to see the cables attached. Most new drives come with basic instructions.

Pressing the DEL key when starting up as the Emahine logo appears, but before Windows starts up..

try F8 when the computer is booting. This should take you to an optional start up menu. Try the safe mode. Did you recently install any devices or software? If you did in safe mode remove them and reboot. Should fix the problem

it looks like your hard drive may have gone bad.

Here is a direct safe link. It also has a handy video to show you how hope it helps good luck
http://recovery-cd.com/related/how/dohow/how-do-i-access-emachine-T3604-recovery-partition.html

try booting the computer from the disk somtimes depending on the manufacturer they are bootable somtimes you have to luanch it from an app on a recovery partion which is crazy if you cant use the pc.
my advice find a good technician to recover your data like photos, documents, etc then reload windows to it and download the drivers and start from scratch. i myself am a computer technician and it can be done without to much hastle.

hope this helps and good luck the problem and by the way don't forget to vote or rate this solution

3 long beeps means that there has been memory failure. You may have accidentaly knocked your memory sticks out of place when you opened up your computer. Try taking them out and putting the memory sticks back in, this should fix your problem.
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To resolve the problem , you might need to reinstall the sound drivers for your computer. Please download the drivers from the link below

Driver Download

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if you have already determined that the motherboard and power supply is dead . Then the only solution would be to replace the same. There is power supply tester available in any local computer store. You can get one to check the power supply. Because if the system is not turning on at all, and the same is not caused by a power surge etc. the motherboard still has chance that it is good.

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