ROM (read only memory)
complementary metal oxide semiconductor (CMOS)
the CMOS!
ROM (read only memory)
A discrete device/component is not installed directly on the motherboard. See Discrete Graphics Card.
Its not installed to windows, its placed into the motherboard
Yes, the motherboard does determine what hard drive can be installed. A computer is made for the hard drive to be compatible with whatever mother board is installed.
With electronics
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peripheral
Two common types of motherboard are ATX and Micro-ATX. An ATX motherboard is much larger and allows for additional hardware to be installed.
Maximum amount of memory that can be installed and type of connectors that will be on the motherboard
This indicates that you have not installed your Motherboard (Mainboard drivers), that should have come with the PC. If you are running Windows XP, i would suggest making sure you are keeping up to date with windows updates.
Start the PC and install the drivers for the new cards that is being newly installed in the motherboard
Plenty of manufacturers will sell "bare-bones" systems that have a motherboard preinstalled.
It depends on what it came with and how much you've installed.