Motherboard Knowledge Base
Motherboard? I'm planning on upgrading my pc, but i wan't to know first what motherboard will support 1 or 2gb of ram ? a good price one.
motherboard? I am currently planning on making an Atari2600 into a computer. I have everything except the psu and motherboard. What form factor should I use for the motherboard? (atx, btx, itx, etc.) I do not have anything in the Atari right now, and I am going to use a 2.5" hdd, a slim slot-loading dvd burner, and a 512mb chip. If you are recommending a specific motherboard, pleas give the link. If you are just suggesting a certain type, plaese provide some places I could get them (web site, store, etc.)
MOTHERBOARD!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!? Looking to upgrade my motherboard. I have around 120 dollars. must be Intel, lga775 socket. and have at least 1 pci-e 2.0 gpu slot. crossfire would be great but doesn't have to be. and also ddr2 memory. Just looking for your guys opinion on what you think would be good and what brands you have had good experiences with? Thank You will not be overclocking
What motherboard should i get for an hp pavilion a1000y case? I don't want to buy a whole new computer and this is the one I've already got, so I'm just going to buy all new hardware and the only thing i need help on is the motherboard. I don't know exactly what to look for so the motherboard fits in the case. Thanks for your help.
What is the best motherboard money can buy? I am interested in building a computer, but i am finding it difficult to find which motherboard(s) would be the best choice. Does anyone have any suggestions? I am looking to get the best of the best, motherboard wise, so that i can upgrade things like the processor in the future (I am currently interested in getting an i7 920, but in the future i might like to upgrade). If anyone has suggestions for the best few boards, i would greatly appreciate the advice!
What motherboard would go well with this computer? I am planning on getting a custom computer built (yeah I could try to build it myself, but my luck is not the greatest and I would probably screw something up anyway). I would like some help in figuring out what kind of motherboard I should get for a computer that has: AMD Phenom II X3 720 Black Edition ATI Radeon HD 4890 1GB anything else I should also look into? Like powersupply?
How can I find out if my motherboard can support dual core? I think I have an intel desktop motherboard D101GGC. It came with an emachines w3502 desktop computer. Does this motherboard support dual core processors? Is LGA775 and 800 or 533mgz FSB all I need to know to see if the motherboard supports the processor? I'm not good with computers so I don't know what these terms mean.
Why would a motherboard need to be replaced? I just found out that my computer's motherboard needs to be replaced. What causes the motherboard to go bad? This is the second computer that I have had that needed a new motherboard- the current one a 1 1/2 year old sony vaio laptop and a 5 year old gateway desktop. How can I prevent the motherboard from going out on my two other computers?
How to pick the best motherboard for the computer you are building? I am planning on building a computer - but I feel on my last two computers I built that my motherboard limited the efficency of the other components I used. I am knowledgable about all computer hardware except how to pick the best mobo for the job. Does anyone know if there is a website or somesuch to help show how to pick the best motherboard for the computer you are building? Any help would eb greatly appreciated!
What video cards are my motherboard compatible with? I have an Asus P5N32 SLI Deluxe motherboard. I currently have a Nvidia Geforce 7900 GT video card on it. Could someone tell me what video cards are compatible with this motherboard? Or at least where to find out? Thanks!
What is the best motherboard for my phenom 9500 processor? the ram slots in my factory motherboard (for the GT5662) are broken so i am looking for a new motherboard. should i just get a replacement motherboard, or are there better motherboards that would be beneficial to have? if so, which ones?
Can a dead motherboard battery cause a computer to turn off? Dell Dimension 4700 turns off after a while or does not turn on, the power light turns orange and flashes. Can this be caused by a dead or low battery? The motherboard does not look damaged or have leaking capacitors, but sometimes the power supply fan doesn't turn on, usually when it is first turned on.
Can you use a server motherboard in a desktop computer? Well, can you? I've google searched this multiple times, but all it turns up is info on using a desktop motherboard for a server. Server motherboards can take a lot more RAM, and even use multiple processors. Is there any reason why a server motherboard and processor wouldn't work in a desktop computer? Would you be able to use a low-end server motherboard into a desktop computer with really good multi-tasking abilities?
What is a good motherboard board for overclocking? I'm looking for a new motherboard that can produce over 3 ghz. What would be a good one? And i want one that supports a good processor too(preferably intel, and no I7 extreme, it cost too much). One that supports SATA and something better than DDR ram.
What motherboard should i pick up today? sense my old motherboard fryed im headed to frys today to get a new one. I dont know much about motherboards and was planning on getting something like the 750i. I would much apperciate suggestions duo core 2.13 gtx 260 4gb ram
Is it possible to swap out the motherboard and processor on my existing computer? I have an old Gateway computer with a 500 mhz Intel Pentium 3 processor and I want to upgrade it to a better processor. Either a Pentium 4 or an AMD Athlon 64. I know that in order to do this I will need to swap out my motherboard. Is it possible to swap out my motherboard and would this cause any problems with my computer?
How bad is a tiny scratch to a motherboard? I decided to put a computer together and bought a case, motherboard, cpu, and all that other stuff which is besides the point. After installing my motherboard i realized that the case i received was defective, so i had to remove my motherboard and return the case to get a new one. The problem I am having is that when i removed the mother i accidentally made a tiny scratch on the bottom of the motherboard by running it over the brass standoff. What i wanna know is how bad this could affect the motherboard. Thank you all in advance for your answers.
How much does a motherboard come into play when you are a gamer? Ok, so what if you had a core 2 duo processor and a nvidia geforce 9800 gt and 2.5 GB DDR2 RAM and good power supply, but you had a shitty stock dell dimension motherboard. How much of a difference would it make with the stock dell dimension 5100 motherboard with all of those parts, compared to a good nvidia motherboard? Thanks in advance
How do you pack a motherboard for shipping back to the manufacturer? I was sent a bum motherboard, and now I have to ship it back so that they can fix it, but they didn't say how I should pack it to send it back. Are there certain materials that I shouldn't use? Should I wrap it in plastic before I add a stabilizing material like bubble wrap or styrofoam popcorn?
How important is a new motherboard in a computer? I want to put some new parts in my computer. My computer is pretty new, but I want to add a few things. If I want to put a new processor in my computer, is it necessary to put a new motherboard in it? I have an AMD 64 X2 3800+ 2.0 Ghz processor in it now.
How likely is it a 2006 motherboard is compatible with 2009 parts? How likely is it on a Pc, that a motherboard from early 06 will be compatible with a 2009 graphics card, and power supply? It has PCI-E, although im not sure if its 1.0 or 2.0. I checked everything and it seems compatible, but its weird that after years it can be compatible like that, mostly pc tech is outdated after a year lol, can anyone shed some light?
What is the best gaming motherboard available? When I say the "best gaming motherboard available, I mean the best motherboard available.I am planning on getting the overclocked i7 3.85GHz processor,24GB ram speed (maybe 12GB ram.),and much more other staff,with good graphic cards.ETC! I need the best gaming motherboard ever."
What are the symptoms of a motherboard failure? I have a VAIO laptop that has streaks of color through the display as the BIOS screen and WINDOW Welcome screen display, then the screen goes black and freezes. In the BIOS setup all of the words are heiroglyphics. Booting into the Safe Mode displays lines of heiroglyphics and after several seconds of scrolling files, the screen freezes. Does this sound like a motherboard?
How important is motherboard face plate? I don't know if i have the term face plate correct. But the plate that is behind the PC that has holes in it to line up where monitor and other hardware plugs in. I got my motherboard, and it didn't come with plate with matching holes, and the plate that came with the case do not match. Can i just remove the plate and have nothing there, or is the motherboard supposed to touch that plate? My board looks like it has a tab that would be touching the plate. is it a ground of some kind?
What are the signs of a motherboard about to crash? I have a powerbook G4 and it is only 2 yrs old, but i use it often. I have never had any problems with it, but sometimes the screen flickers from time to time, but there are no real operational problems. What would be the symptoms of a motherboard reaching it's deathbead? I am curious as to what to expect if this day ever comes.
How can i find out which motherboard refurbished xbox 360 elite has? How can i find out which motherboard refurbished xbox 360 elite has that I got back from Microsoft repair center? It has a service date but no manf date and no lot number. How can i find out which motherboard refurbished xbox 360 elite has that I got back from Microsoft repair center? It has a service date but no manf date and no lot number. It also is sealed by MS and I do not want to mod or void warranty.
what type of motherboard would a compaq 5423us have? I have a compaq 5423us and it isn't that good. I need to find out what Motherboard it has to get a better processor. Or i might just get a new motherboard and replace it all. I don't know. Thanks for the help.
What motherboard will work with my processor for gaming? I am thinking of ordering a AMD Phenom 9650 2.3GHz Socket AM2+ 95W Quad-Core Processor Model HD9650WCGHBOX. Two questions, is this CPU a good one for gaming and what would be a good motherboard under 125$ that would work with this CPU? Will those motherboards also be good for gaming???
What is a good motherboard / mainboard to use in my laptop? I now have a GM965 Dell Motherboard. I have a 1.4GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 2mb RAM memory, and 64mb video card. I want at least a 2.0GHz Intel Core 2 Duo processor, 4mb RAM memory, and a 512mb Video Card. Help me choose a good motherboard that will even work with that, and fit in my Dell Vostro 1400 Series. LAPTOP.
What is the best memory type and brand for this motherboard? ASUS M2V AMD Socket AM2 VIA K8T890 chipset. I'm not sure what to get brandwise. Is 1GB significantly better than 512mb? Can I install just one RAM at a time in the motherboard or do I have to buy them all at once? Does all the RAM in the motherboard have to be the same type and brand?
How will the battery affect the motherboard? What happens if I were to just take out the motherboard battery and change a new one? How will this affect the PC motherboard? Can I just take out the battery without affecting anything on the motherboard? Will it affect the Cmos?
Which motherboard is good for overclocking? I was wondering which motherboard is good for overclocking? I have an AMD 939 system right now. Another question. When the quad-core AMDs come out, which will be better, the AMD or Intel? I am planning to replace my current system which is a 3500+ Athlon 64 which has been running almost non-stop for 3 years. I want to change it but don't want to give it up. What is your insight and opinion on the new AMD quad core? I know you don't overclock your motherboard but they say some motherboards don't overclock as good as others.
What is the best motherboard and microprocessor with AGP now? I currently have a Northwood P4 2.6 Ghz with HT and a socket 478 motherboard which I got a HIS ATI HD 3850 AGP card to upgrade to. I feel the card isn't fully utilized so I was wondering if there were any motherboard out there with AGP that is better. Ability to use dual cores and availability(new or second hand) would be excellent.
What is the purpose of two 4-pin connectors on the motherboard on my new computer? Right near these two connections, on the motherboard, it says "USB 2.0" but the computer has 4 external USB connections at the back of the computer and two at the front. Both these "mysterious" internal connections are on the motherboard and there's nothing connecting them to the exterior to enable access without opening up the computer case. This is a 2.7 Ghz, dual core, 6 GB emachines computer.
What motherboard can i put in the dell dimension E521? I want to Know what other motherboard i could put in the dell dimension e521. I really don't know the size of the motherboard, but i want to upgrade the motherboard that supports the AMD Athlon™ 64 X2 cpu that comes with the computer. Please Help?
How much should it cost to get the Motherboard of a laptop fixed? I need to replace the motherboard of my DELL laptop. I spilled water over it and somehow it got in there. My insurance won't cover it and now I have to pay. Dell said it would cost $400. Is that reasonable or should I look else where? This is actually a pretty new Dell model.. XPS. Cost me alot of money!
Will my new motherboard still work after doing a full system restore? My old motherboard stopped working so I took it to a professional and he put a new motherboard in. I have a Packard Bell iMedia and I'm really needing to do a full system restore using the Smart Restore program on the hard drive. But now I'm worried if do that my computer won't be able to use the motherboard anymore and the computer will be unusable because the motherboard drivers might get wiped off by the system restore.
What is the best gaming motherboard available? When I say the "best gaming motherboard available, I mean the best motherboard available.I am planning on getting the overclocked i7 3.85GHz processor,24GB ram speed (maybe 12GB ram.),and much more other staff,with good graphic cards.ETC! I need the best gaming motherboard ever. Thanks.
Is it possible to upgrade the processor and motherboard of existing HP desktops? I understand the warranty would be void by upgrading the processor or motherboard, but I'm curious if it's physically possible? For example, if I have a Quad core desktop, and in the future want to upgrade to the new Intel i7 processor which requires a different motherboard, will the new motherboard and processor fit inside the HP tower? And will other components like memory, graphics card and drives fit in their as well?
How can i find my motherboard model? I need to download some motherboard drivers for my computer running xp. I just don't know how to find the model number on my motherboard to download the necessary drivers. I want to avoid opening my computer and contacting my computer manufacturer. Is there any software that can tell me? Thanks a lot Josh B.
What are the signs of a motherboard malfunction? My PC will not turn on. Before this, when it was in standby mode, it would not turn back on, I had to manually shut down the PC and restart it. After a few times of this it will not turn on at all. I replaced the power supply and the green light on the motherboard comes on but nothing else happens. Could it be the motherboard?
How can I find out what socket type my motherboard is? I am currently running an AMD Athlon 64 2.2GHz Single Core processor. I thought the socket type would be visible on the (ASUS) motherboard itself, but I could not locate it, even when I removed the processor and heatsink. I am looking to upgrade my processor and need to find out my socket type so I can get the best chip available. Thanks.
What happens when you replace a motherboard? I took my laptop to a repair shop, and they said that there may be a short in the motherboard. So they shipped it off to the company to have it fixed. So if they do replace the motherboard, will I lose all of my stuff? Also, do they have to run a system scan to do so? I'm really edgy about them going through my personal files, so I just need to be sure.
What kind of motherboard is good for running a server? Me and a few friends are going to all chip in to buy a new computer specifically for running a server. To be exact, a maplestory private server when the files are released. I know what kind of cpu, ram, etc. i'm gonna get, i just dont know if there is such a thing as a good motherboard for running servers.
My computer wont start because of the motherboard or the processor? My computer is locked in a restart loop when I have my processor in my motherboard. the restart occurs before anything can display on my monitor. I have taken everything else out of my computer and it is narrowed down to either the processor or the motherboard. Additionally I have replaced my power supply so please don't suggest that my psu is bad. I am completely new to this phenomenon. Please enlighten me on the cause and the proper steps to be taken.
How does a new motherboard affect your pc? I mean I just cant understand it, how does it make your computer better? And also if Im running Ubuntu (Linux)(which I am) and replaced my motherboard/processor/graphics card/ram or anything else would it work ok?
How do I find motherboard specs for my computer? I'm looking to upgrade my GPU and RAM, but I'm not entirely sure if my motherboard can handle what I want to buy. I have a Dell XPS420 if anyone knows off hand what it can handle, or... Are there any programs out there, or other ways, that can tell me things like Brand, RAM capacity and type, PCI express capatability, etc? Thanks!
Can someone find the drivers for my motherboard? I need to download drivers for my motherboard. This doesn't make any sense to me but this is my motherboard. NODUSM3 1.05 ASUSTek Computer INC. (Socket 940) I have no idea how to use this information to find the right drivers. If someone could tell me exactly where to get the proper drivers that would be awesome. Thanks Josh B.
What is the purpose of flashing a motherboard? What is the purpose of flashing the motherboard? I thought you just download the latest mobo drivers from the website? I have only had EVGA motherboards and never heard of flashing until just now.
What are the symptoms of a malfunctioning motherboard? I have been having some problems with my laptop that occurred pretty much simultaneously--freezes on startup and shutdown, malfunctioning wireless network card, slow performance, etc. Could these potentially be related to the motherboard? If not, what are the symptoms of motherboard malfunction?
Is there a limit on the size of hard drives you can install on a motherboard? I have a 1ghz system which currently has a 20gb hard drive and I am planning on installing a seagate 80gb ATA hard drive on it. Just wondering if the motherboard restricts how much is installed (i remember reading something like this somewhere). I have checked and yes there is an extra connection wire and power wire available in the system to connect the hard drive. Thanx for the help.
How do I know whether power connections on the motherboard are propoer ? I use Intel DG965RY Board assembled PC. There is a tiny bulb that on the motherboard that glows to show that power is being supplied to the board. However, this lamp glows even when only the UPS is powered on - and not the computer ! Is this normal ? Should the motherboard receive power without the power button on the tower pressed ?
How do I know which motherboard I should buy? What brand is the most reliable with the best features? I am looking to buy a Pentium 4 motherboard. I can get an Intel model D850EMV2 which utilizes RAMBUS technology. Is this a good one? It can handle a 3.08ghz CPU and I have a 2.4ghz. I also have an ATI All-in-Wonder 2006 256mb AGP8x. I just don't know if an Intel motherboard is what I'm looking for? With my PC I am trying to play some good games, do some video editing, and general web-surfing. Any Help?
Which motherboard is the best for use with Q6600 quad core? I am planning to build a computer with a Core 2 Quad Q6600. I am having a little trouble deciding on a mobo. I need something with Gigabit and SATA RAID. Other than that, nothing special. I am also ready to pay up to $150. Can someone please recommend a good motherboard?
where can I find a motherboard search engine? I want to know if there any search engine-like programs that I could use to look up for motherboards. I want be able input what specs I am look for in a motherboard and find some motherboards that fits the specifications. Sort of like the MOBOT on http://www.motherboards.org but that is a lot better updated.
Which is the best and cost effective processor and motherboard? My friend has damaged his motherboard and processor. He wants to buy a new one. Cou;d anyone suggest a good processor and a motherboard which supports eachother the best. He had asked at Lamington Road but each shopkeeper suggested different different things. His budget is Rs 8,000 to Rs 12,000. He is very confused. Please suggest the appropriate answer and in detail, so that I could tell him.
What is the best nVidia chipset motherboard for overclocking? I'd like to get an nVidia chipset motherboard because I like nVidia graphics cards and would like to be able to SLI. However I've heard they don't overclock as well as he x38 boards for example. What is the best nvidia chipset mobo for overclocking?
Why the fans on the motherboard are not working? Got here a pretty old motherboard, CUV4X running P3. It has 3 fan connectors on it (for cpu fan etc). However, when I connect the fans, they're not working, not a single fan power plug seems to have power in it. The same fans work fine when connected to another motherboard. What could be the problem? I have enough knowledge about the computers, and changing the hardware constantly around, yet never met anything like this. I've tried to see if there're any settings in BIOS I should play with, yet didn't find anything there. All other functions of the motherboard are working, and I didn't abuse it in any way, didn't even try to overclock it, so I doubt that anything burned out in it. Should I switch some pins around or anything? I got the cpu fan working by connecting it directly to the harddrive power plug (found an adapter left from somewhere), yet I'd like to make the MB work the way it's supposed to, not some alternate methods. Looking for a solution, not empty talk. Mr. Cameron L, you have my attention. Would you please elaborate on "ESD in just the wrong spot" by editing your answer? If I solve my problem by your advice, you're guaranteed the best answer for this question. PSU is fine. I've run it with another MB and the fans run with no problems. PS. Mr. XP4ME, thank you for your answer, yet it'd be nice if you'd read the question completely before answering. Your suggestion is how I solved the problem, and I wrote about it.
What would you do in this situation when your motherboard crashes? I own a complete emachine desktop computer system. My motherboard recently crashed and I still have documents I want to get from my hard drive. I could buy a refurbished emachine computer online for about $225 with a $100 rebate. Would you pay to get your motherboard fixed or just buy the new computer. IF I do this how hard is it to get data off my old hard drive and on to my new one? I want to do this as easily and cheaply as possible.
Do i have to reinstall windows after i upgrade motherboard? I'm planning to upgrade my motherboard and RAM and useing a new case, but useing the same hd,gpu.cpu,psu, etc. I was wondering if i had to reinstall windows. I dont have a windows cd, my original computer dell, didn't come with one and i cant get another cd from them. My new motherboard and old motherboard are kind of similar chipset wise. My old motherboard is a intel 945p and my new motherboard is a 945gc.
What should I know about changing my motherboard? I need to change my motherboard and am wondering what will happen once I change it. Will I lose all my information on my harddrive? What should I be aware of? What things should I keep in mind? Any tips or advice?
What does the red light mean on my motherboard? I have an ECS K7SEM (V 1.0) motherboard, and there is a red light lit when the computer is turned on. It wasn't like this before. Yes, it is right above the memory slots, does that mean the memory isnt installed correctly or something?
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