USB 3.0 adapter card does not show up in Windows after I install it

Problem:
USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapter I installed a USB 3.0 Host Bus Adapter (HBA) card, but it doesn’t show up in Windows, or in the Device Manager.

Cause:
Unknown at this time, but it is likely that the PCI express slot configuration information is not updated unless the system has had it’s power completely removed from the AC source. Even if the system is “shut down”, many components in the system might still be powered and could cause unexpected behavior or damage to the card or system. The best way to ensure that the power is completely off is to unplug the computer from the wall outlet.

Solution:
The PCI express card should not be installed in the system while power is still applied. However, you can shut down the system and unplug it from AC power for 30 seconds, then reconnect the power and restart the system. It should now show up.

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Free Computer File Management Utilities

Attribute changer
This application is designed to automate mass changes to file and folder attributes. It add’s itself to the context menus for folders and drives. You can establish filters and exceptions to fine tune the search process.

Fast File Renamer
A free program which can help you with the tedious task of renaming large numbers of files. It can be used by anyone who needs to keep large collections of files organized (such as mp3 files, image and graphics files, web-site-related files, system files).

FreeCommander
Free dual-pane Windows-Explorer replacement.

Media Convert
Free online media-file converter. Converts sound, video and text files to other formats.

ShellGem
A small free program that makes moving and copying files in Windows 95/98 easily. Once you install it, just right-click-drag any file, and ShellGEM opens a list of the drives on your system. You can then move through an unfolding tree of your system’s folders (no clicking required), and move or copy the file wherever you want.

The Rename
Program that allows you to rename a batch of files simply and quickly with many options.

Total Commander
Not free. A highly recommended shareware Explorer replacement program for Windows. Improved access to your local files through a two-pane interface, convenient access to remote FTP sites, access Zip files as directories, enhanced search, quick view, etc. Much better than the standard Windows explorer.

UnLock IT
Freeware program which enables you to unlock the files that are locked by some processes in your system. For Windows.

xplorer2 lite
Free file manager for Windows.

XXCopy
XXCOPY is a powerful superset of XCOPY using the same syntax. Command-line program for DOS and Windows.

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Data Recovery Glossary (Letter D)

Database
A collection of data stored on a computer system medium, such as a hard drive, CD-ROM, etc., that can be used for more than one purpose.

Data Recovery
Data recovery is the procedure used to recover data from a variety of media and operating systems that has been lost by either hardware failure, human error, software bugs, a virus or a natural disaster.

Data Synchronizer
An electronic circuit that uses a clock signal to synchronize data to facilitate interpretation.

Data Transfer Rate
The rate that digital data transfers from one point to another, expressed in bits per second or bytes per second. Data Transfer Rate to Disk: The internal disk transfer rate in Mbits per second.Data Transfer Rate from the Buffer to the Host: Based on the transfer of buffered data in MB per second.

Dedicated Landing Zone
The designated radial zone of the disk, usually at the inner portion of the disk, where the heads are stored to avoid contact with the data cylinders when power to the drive is off.

Defect Free
A term used to describe recording surfaces that have no detectable defects.

Defect Management
A general methodology of eliminating data errors on a recording surface by mapping out known defects on the media. The defective areas are rendered inaccessible, so that when information is written to the disk, it is stored to non-defective locations on the disk.

Differential SCSI
An electrical signal configuration which uses pairs of lines for data transfer. Used primarily in applications requiring long cable lengths of up to 82 feet (25 meters).

Direct Memory Access (DMA)
A process for transferring data directly to and from main memory, without passing through the CPU. DMA improves speed and efficiency by allowing the system to continue CPU processing even while it is transferring data to/from the hard drive.

Directory
A list of file names and locations of files on a disk.

Disk
A rigid platter, usually constructed of aluminum or mylar, with a magnetic surface that allows the recording of data, that is stored inside the drive.

Disk
A portion of a computer’s RAM set aside for temporarily holding information that has been read from a disk. The disk cache does not hold entire files as does a RAM disk, but information that has either been recently requested from a disk or has previously been written to a disk.

Disk Controller
The chip or circuit that controls the transfer of data between the disk and buffer. (See also disk drive controller and interface controller).

Disk Drive
The motor that actually rotates the disk, plus the read/write heads and mechanisms.

Disk Drive Controller
The hard disk drive controller electronics which include the disk controller and the interface controller. (See also disk controller and interface controller.)

Disk Operating System (DOS)
The computer program that controls the organization of data, files and processes on the computer.

Disk Transfer Rate
Speed at which data transfers to and from the disk media (actual disk platter); a function of the recording frequency. Typical units are bits per second (BPS), or bytes per second. Hard drives have an increasing range of disk transfer rates from the inner diameter to the outer diameter of the disk.

Distribution Channel
Electronics distributors and certain retail chains that deliver electronic goods to end users through value-added resellers and some retail stores.

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