MS-6350 (VT8363) thats a bit better also the CPU is an AMD Athlon XP codename PALOMINO if thats any help. wow that thing really is accurate lol

oh yeah the manufacturer is Micro-star international

MSI MS-6350

http://www.msi.com.tw/program/suppor...t_dvr_list.php

MSI claims it does not exist but another search shows it as a very old motherboard > PIII

http://marble.sru.edu/~jlb0430/He4ther.html

Also I see the AMD PALOMINO as circa 2001/2002. Perhaps they have continued the line. I am just posting off of quick searches here looking for a spark.

Your chipset on the other hand is quite clear: VT8363

Although VIA does not recognize it the basic chipset driver for VIA chipsets are here:

http://www.viaarena.com/default.aspx...D=1&CatID=1070

That's the latest from here. Sorry for the lack of definitiveness.

my turn to have a half brainy thought lol, i took the card out and will see how she runs tonight, the book says that my comp must support ibm would this be a factor? how would i find out if my computer supports this? its probably down to the mainboard again isnt it?

well i took the card out and suddenly all seems to be running well, is the hole in the back a problem? i dont have anything to replace it with cos my bro broke the original piece that was there

It shouldn't be a problem. Might help the circulation actually. Unless you have flying creatures that might be drawn to the heat!

O my!

Just kidding ... sort of.

My case has a clear side and one night I saw a moth flying around my CPU!

I've got an old USB hub in my drawer. Wish I could teleport it to you.

so theres noway id be able to get this one to work on my computer?

My searches for your motherboard showed a board circa 2001 or 2002.

I would guess this card is not compatible with this board.

What is the make and model of the card?

If the computer works fine without it but not fine with it then the best you could chance would be a BIOS Setting to adjust it.

If I get the time I will try to search your motherboard in more detail.

its a dick smith electrical USB 2.0 4-port PCI card. XH6738

Is this the card:

http://www.dse.co.nz/cgi-bin/dse.fil...ogs/CTG0000912

PCI USB 2.0 Card
4 port USB 2.0 card supports up to 127 USB devices. Supports data transfer rates of 1.5, 12 & 480Mbps + USB 1.0 & 1.1 standards. Can be PCI BUS or 3.5" FDD powered. Works with Windows, Mac and Linux computers.
Cat No. XH6738

I cannot access any specs without registering at that site. Are you registered? Can you post back any detailed specs?