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In general, yes, but the processor will run at a reduced clockrate (underclocked). Other factors, such as the chipset and the BIOS may affect your ability to do this, however.
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Technician is assembling a new computer Which two components are often easier to install before mounting the motherboard in the case?
Before mounting the motherboard in the case I like to install the CPU and CPU fan/heatsink on to the motherboard. In fact, it is recommended to install the CPU & heatsink while the motherboard is still our of the case to make the job easier.
What is true when purchasing a motherboard with a multiple CPU socket?
It is more expensive than a single CPU socket motherboard
Motherboard is present in CPU or CPU is present in motherboard?
A CPU is a small square chip that is secured to the motherboard.
Is motherboard is a part of CPU?
yes motherboard is a part of CPU
Why is it best to install drives into a computer case before you isntall the motherboard?
Perhaps, because there might be not enough place after you install the motherboard to install your drives. The CPU or the RAMs might be in they way. There is surely no other magical reason to it.
Do you have to remove your motherboard to upgrade your CPU?
Your motherboard may need to be changed when your CPU is upgraded.
Why is it more accurate to describe the CPU and motherboard bus using the term frequency rather than the speed?
The faster the CPU can push data around the motherboard is mesured as a frequency
Where on the CPU does the AT motherboard sits on of the expansion slots?
On an AT motherboard, the CPU will be placed in front of the expansion slots
James has an amd duron CPU motherboard and has bought a faster Intel Pentium d 820 from an eBay auction he asks you to install the new CPU what is your first reaction?
To laugh at him
Where is a central processing unit found in a computer?
The CPU, or Processor is found in the CPU socket on a motherboard.
Can you use a larger CPU than is required by the motherboard without conflict?
You can but your CPU will probably not go as fast as it should. The motherboard has a system crystal that has a clock. The speed of the clock is called the frontside bus speed. A CPU uses a multiplier to make the CPU go faster. For instance if the frontside bus is 100MHz and the CPU has a multipier of 5, then the CPU will operate at 500MHz. So, if you use a CPU that is larger than what the motherboard requires the front side bus, which is dictated by the type of motherboard may be slower that what your CPU is supposed to see so it will run slower. Hope this helps, if you have any questoins leave it on my message board.
What happens if I didn't install the processor on the motherboard?
Nothing, literally. In other words, it will not work. You need the CPU in order for the PC to work.
