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Back-UPS Model BE750G not connecting with computer

I just purchased a new computer with this battery backup unit. I connected the unit (followed the instructions to a tee). Everything was going smooth until I went to install the software and that is wh...
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Switching to Battery after shutting down

After shutting down my computer, the Back-UPS appears to switch to battery and that the internal fan is running. This started before I pushed the on/off button on the front and continued after everythi...
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RUNDLL: C:\PROGRA~1\APC\APC

We are having problem with some of our computers with this error message. RUNDLL Error loading C:\PROGRA~1\APC\APC The specified module could not be found. I have uninstall the APC PowerChute Personal ...
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BX1000 flashing overload

This morning when i turned my computer on the UPS started flashing the overload light with a constant sound, no other lights on. It even does this if i disconnect everything from its outlets and from t...
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is 240 Watts enough to power a quad-core PC?

im planning on getting a quad-core pc but i dont know what kind of power it needs. will the BE400-GR which is equivalent to the BE350G in usa, be sufficient? i want the ups just for power outages which...
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BR1000i with cause strange sound to PSU

Dear, APC team I just bought APC BR1000i and I'm not sure about something to ask. When common use on AC power it's ok have no problem but when it switches to DC power it have sound from my power supply...
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Leaving the battery outside the UPS.

Does leaving the battery outside the UPS increase its lifetime? Well, the battery compartment of my UPS reaches almost 40C in the summer, since the enviroment temperature can reach 30 to 35C (I'm from...
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Determining UPS requirements

I'm having a little bit of trouble figuring out exactly what I need in the way of UPS. It's going to be supporting a Single desktop computer and Monitor. It's going to be in an automotive workshop with...
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BR1500LCD, how do I set to shut down the machine?

Hello, Sorry for the rookie question.........I have BR1500LCD with two computers hooked up to it. How do I set it to gracefully shut down each computer in the event of a power outage?
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Back UPS Pro 650 Problem

Hi, I have had this UPS for about 8-9 years now. I have had no problems with it, and I only had to replace the battery once about 3 years ago. Now every time there's a severe brownout or blackout (very...
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BE550G and Vista

My boss purchased a BE550G yesterday for my development machine which has Microsoft Windows Vista Ultimate. I plugged it in yesterday to charge overnight and when I came in this morning I plugged my co...
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