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I'm getting a new motherboard, CPU, and more ram for my computer. I researched that I need to reinstall windows, But the windows re-installer is on a seprate portion of my hard-drive. What do I need to do once I get my new mobo? I have the windows serial number on the side of my case
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∙ 14y ago
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∙ 14y agoMaybe if the computer gets struck by lightening. Replacing a mother board is usually not necessary unless you just want a whole new computer system. Motherboards last a very long time. Instead what is wrong, if there is something wrong, would be that the power supply fails, or the fans. These can be replaced without worrying about the motherboard, which I have done myself and there was no more problem.
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I just got a new motherboard with same sockets but my speakers aren't working. Motherboard model is P4SD. Everything else works fine. Do i need new drivers and if so where can i get them?
If your sound does not work, most likely you need drivers. First of all make sure that you know your motherboard model. After that go to the motherboard manufacture website, for instance, you have Asus. Go to asus.com choose your country. Go to support, locate drivers and so on.
How do you update your motherboard?
The motherboard can be seen as the part of the computer that ties everything together. This is usually not updated. If you need a new motherboard it would probably be because you want to update another part of your computer. Once your updating a couple things, you might consider just getting a new computer (the box itself, not necessarily the screen, printer...) On the other hand if your motherboard is broken, you may just replace it. Of course if you know enough about computers to tell that it is the motherboard that is broken you probably know how to replace it...
How do I know which CPUs are compatible with the hardware I already have?
The CPU will need to be compatible with the motherboard, only. You can find out if it is by looking at the motherboard's spec sheet.
Why is this Netbook shutting down when you press Num Lock?
You need to go have your computer looked at, or get a new motherboard. You will not lose your files, just your motherboard.
How can you check if your motherboard has a pci socket for a new graphic card or do you need a new mother board to get a pci socket?
Hi im Theo How Do you go about checking the motherboard NIC Drivers
Do I need a motherboard with PCI-Express?
If you want the best performance that's the way to go.If you're buying a new motherboard it's the current technology.
Can you Upgrade your system from using regular sdram to ddr ram?
no,you need a new motherboard!
Can you put a new motherboard in your coumpter?
Yes, it is possible to replace your motherboard with new one. Just make sure that your new motherboard fits in your computer, and that it support all of the hardware you had on your old motherboard.
Where is the computer bus found in the computer?
if you're asking about the bus i think you're asking, on the motherboard. if you want a more specific answer, i need to know which motherboard you're talking about.
How do you upgrade a dell xps T450 processor?
If you know a bit about hardware you could go out and purchase a new motherboard and CPU (you should be able to get an upgrade kit) and then install it yourself by pulling the computer apart and replacing the old one, however if you don't know how to do this then i recommend taking it to an IT professional to do if for you, They will usually give you a warrenty for it and this eliminates the chances of you voiding your existing warrenty so it is definetly worth the extra cost if you don't want to risk it. If you wish to do it yourself then simply remove all PCI or similar cards from your motherboard, IDE, Sata, etc cables from motherboard and the power, reset light, etc cables. Then unskrew the old motherboard and put in the new one (somtimes you may have to remove the powersupply to be able to get into it.) Then reattach the devices into the new motherboard carful to put it all back into the same places you took them out and follow the motherboard manual if you have any troubles working out what goes where. After this install the new drivers which came with the motherboard and your good to go ;). However you cannot just replace the CPU and not the motherboard if the new CPU you have is not compatible with your current motherboard. In most cases when upgrading you need a new motherboard too.
What will i do if a motherboard cannot support a graphic card?
Get a new motherboard or a new graphics card.
How do you know the function of a pin on the motherboard?
by studying the motherboard data sheet
