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Can you change motherboard and processor without having to reinstall vista home premium?
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∙ 15y ago
To change a motherboard without reinstalling Windows XP it is fairly simple. There are 2 methods: 1. Repair Method - Shut down Windows, replace motherboard, boot from Windows Install CD, select the Repair option, windows will replace your hardware profile and redetect all the hardware. Disadvantage of this method is that it takes a bit time and you might need to do the Windows Updates again as the repair usually replaces system files by the original ones in the CD. 2. No Hassle Method - Go to Device Manager, change the IDE controller to Standard Microsoft IDE Controler, shut down Windows, replace motherboard, start computer. Windows show detect your new hardware automatically and because it will not try to use your old motherboard IDE Controller you won't get a blue screen 99% of the time. It is possible you get the bluescreen for some other reason though and in that case just use the repair method.
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∙ 15y ago
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∙ 15y agoNo, if you want to put the kind of motherboard. If you want to replace the motherboard with a different kind (brand, specifications and so on) you will have to reinstall the operating system.
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∙ 15y agoIf the motherboard which you are going to replace is of the same type with the motherboard which you want to put in, then you don't need to reinstall Windows, if it's not you have to.
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Is a processor is fixed to motherboard?
No, a processor is not fixed to the motherboard. Most modern processors are designed to be easily removable and replaceable using a socket on the motherboard. This allows for easy upgrades or replacements without replacing the entire motherboard.
Is it possible to get a 3 GHz processor for a Socket 423 motherboard without an adaptor?
No.
The standard computer model is not complete without?
the standard computer model is not complete without a motherboard processor
Is it possible to change the motherboard and processor 'with a new chip set' without having to reinstall software?
Yes. I've done it. The chipset has to be close though, and probably the same manufacturer. However, you can do an inplace repair and it will reinstall the operating system and leave the applications intact. I've done that many times as well.
Can the motherboard support a higher processor?
Without knowing what particular motherboard model you have, there is no way of answering that. The board might support higher, it might be maxed out, or the processor might even be soldered on! THIS IS ALL WRONG!! YO MAMA~!
Is 775 800fsb Pentium dual core c2d derivative a drop-in replacement for 775 800fsb Pentium d without requiring a new motherboard?
Check with the motherboard processor compatibility sheet of the motherboard you have first. A BIOS update may be needed for your current motherboard.
When motherboard is needed?
Yes, the motherboard is where all of the parts of the computer connect. The processor directly plugs into your motherboard. The processor is what basically runs your computer. The motherboard also distributes power to the computer and normally supplies your graphics and sound cards. Without a motherboard a computer cannot run
What diagonstic tool would you use if you wanted to upgrade to a faster processor without changing the motherboard?
No need of any tool. Just make sure you motherboad support the particular family of the processor. can be identified with socket type and FSB.
What is a motherboard without any of the components?
A very useless motherboard
How do you install audio driver without motherboard CD?
motherboard is dere or not??
Can you run your PC without motherboard is it that important?
A car utilizes different components to make it a car. can you run a car without a transmission? can you run a car without a fuel tank? It might be good for you to find out what the components inside a computer actually DO: # Processor. That's the part that compares, adds, subtracts, loads addresses into registers, modifies the "program counter"... In general, that's the part that DOES stuff. # Motherboard. That's the part that the processor connects to. The motherboard lets the processor connect to stuff, lets the processor transfer stuff, transfers electrical energy to the processor and in short is there to provide for the needs of the processor. # Power supply. That's the part that converts house wiring into low voltage DC that the processor and peripherals can use. # Volatile RAM. That's the part that holds values as the computer runs. When the computer is turned off all data in RAM is lost. # Non-volatile storage. That's things like Hard drives, CD's, USB memory sticks and any other device that lets you hold data after the computer is turned off. Data can be any number of things. Phone lists, a term paper or even a computer program. The computer treats all data the same until it tries to do something with the data. # Other peripheral devices do different things and this isn't the place to talk about them all. That's the longer answer. The short answer is, a computer that doesn't have a motherboard isn't a computer, it's just a collection of computer pieces. No, it will not function as a computer if there is no motherboard.
How do you test if an amd CPU is working without the use of a motherboard?
There is no good way to test a CPU without putting it onto a compatible motherboard.
