Hello all,I would like to ask a couple of questions: 1)In Device Manager I am showing that MS kernel system renderer under audio/video devices is not working properly,but my video and sound seem o.k.;what kind of problem might this cause? 2)I have an older model FIC m/b with a 2x agp slot,currently not in use;my question here is:the serial ports(db9&25 pin)are not used either,agp slot is in line with them(in the way)can i remove the serial ports w/out tearing up the computer? tia, dan To unsub or change your email settings: //www.freelists.org/webpage/pctechtalk To access our Archives: http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCTechTalk/messages/ //www.freelists.org/archives/pctechtalk/ For more info: //www.freelists.org/cgi-bin/list?list_id=pctechtalk