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Do you have to install memory on the motherboard to start up computer?
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∙ 13y ago
Technically, no, but it is extremely suggested that you do, as the computer would be nearly useless without memory.
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Do you use device manager to install more memory on vista?
Not really. After you install new memory, Windows will automatically detect it when you next start the computer.
You installed a DDR motherboard with DDR2 memory and your PC does not start?
This is impossible to do without physically breaking the DDR socket. If you did manage to do this you're going to need to buy a new motherboard and ram. You probably shouldn't be building your own computer.
Which is a consideration in replacing the motherboard of a computer?
Your question is a bit vague. This is a good way to start upgrading a computer that is say 5 or more years old. Especially if you have already updated (flashed) your bios and put the fastest processor and added the most and fastest memory possible in your computer. Even an inexpensive motherboard for around $50 on can handle the latest processors, memory, etc.
Where is ROM on motherboard?
ROM is an acronym for Read Only Memory, a type of unchangeable memory residing in chips on your motherboard. ROM contains the bare minimum of instructions needed to start your computer. Because it's used for critical functions, it can't be removed short of ripping it out of the motherboard; adding to it is just as difficult. Think of it as analogous to municipal utilities, such as gas and electricity. If you want a different configuration, you'll have to "move on" to a different motherboard or computer. Incidentally, the term "ROM" is also used, not entirely correctly, when referring to some kinds of storage media that can't be modified, such as CD-ROMs.
Component that must be compatible with every other components in computer?
The motherboard. Every single part of the computer plugs into the motherboard in some way or another, which is why you start with the motherboard when designing a computer.motherboard
Why is my power supply on but the computer wont start?
Something on the motherboard could be broken.
What Memory does not lose it contents when power is removed from the computer?
Read Only Memory (ROM) is not erased when you turn off your computer. There is a chip called the CMOS chip on your motherboard that holds all of the hardware information about your computer and other things as well such as the date and time. That information has to be accurate are your computer will not start properly. The motherboard has a small round battery called the CMOS battery it keeps about 5V of electricity always flowing even when you shut it off so that the data in the CMOS can be retained.ROM
What is the memory on a computer?
It depends on the computer, every computer is different. If you want to check your memory go to Start > Control Panel > System. There you can find information about the computer, and also the memory.
Why does your computer have commercial when you start your computer?
It is not actually a commercial, even though it does advertise a company, it is just brand naming your motherboard of your computer.
What are three purpose accomplished by the motherboard bios?
To manage simple devices (system BIOS)To start the computer (startup BIOS)To change settings on the motherboard (CMOS setup).
How do you connect a graphic card to a motherboard with an on board graphic card already installed?
shut your computer down. open up the left side of the computer. find the slot in the bottom left side of the motherboard where your agp card will fit and plug it in. put your computer back together and plug your monitor into the port on the video card. start the computer and go to nvidia.com to download the latest drivers for your card and install the drivers.
Adobe Photoshop CS3 crashes when i start it THen it says Photoshop is not anwering please help me?
Make sure you have enough memory on your computer to install and run CS3. This program needs plenty of memory to devour, I know this for certain.
