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It shouldn't, as the data is stored on the hard disc drive. However, the motherboard might not work with the operating system installation on the disc drive, and this would require re-installing the operating system, which could result in losing data. Make sure that the data is saved to a CD or DVD before switching motherboards.
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Do you lose all your info when you format a computer?
When you format a hard-drive, you will lose any information on that drive.
What are disadvantages of a computer with a motherboard?
there are not any
What is the another name of motherboard in an apple computer?
In Apple computers, any computer or laptop motherboard is called as logic board. Thanks
What component must be compatible with every other component of the computer motherboard?
The anwers is not avalible!!
Does any processor fit into any computer?
processor must be compatible with socket on motherboard
Will any processor work with any computer?
No It won't. Your processor has to be compatible with motherboard and the type of ram your going to use.
Where are the chips and circuitry on a computer?
Most of the chips and circuitry in a computer are on the motherboard. That is the computer's main circuit board. There are also chips and circuitry on other internal components such as peripheral cards, the power supply, the monitor, the printer, and any drives.
Is it possible to change motherboard and processor on a system that originally shipped with Windows XP?
You can change any part of the computer in any computer by turning it off, unplugging it, then taking off the cover of your computer and you can change out anything!!!
Will a computer's power source function without a connection to the motherboard?
The older format, AT, will power up without a motherboard. ATX form factor needs motherboard connection to power up. However, for about $15 you can purchase a PSU tester that plugs onto the psu to allow it to power up without the motherboard. Try: dalco.com, or FRY's etc. Actually, ATX will start without a motherboard, or a 'PSU tester'. The ATX motherboard power connector will have 1 green wire, and several wires of other colours. Find a bit of lose wire, it doesnt need to be very long. Make sure both ends of the wire are stripped. Push one end of the lose wire into the 'hole' that the green wire connects to, then push the other end into any 'hole' that has a black wire leading to it . The PSU should start, and stop when you remove the lose wire. == ==
What are advantages and disadvantages of a motherboard?
An advantage of a motherboard is that it provides us with a platform on which we can attach everything we need to make a computer. A disadvantage of a motherboard is a motherboard from a Windows 8 certified computer that has UEFI and Secure Boot enabled which in turn makes it hard (if not impossible to load another operating system like Red Hat or even Windows XP.
Do DVD's leave ANY info on your computer or laptop?
Yes, it leaves the fact it was there.
How do you get a computer out of power save mode when computer screen is black?
When you cannot get a computer out of "power save mode", the culprit usually is an empty battery on the motherboard of your computer. Typically, this happens on a computer which is a few years old, since its batteries will have run out after such a long time. The motherboard battery is used to store various settings, such as date and time, when the mains power is off. When your computer detects an empty battery, it goes into a low-power mode. The computer will then display as message, like "Power save mode - press any key on keyboard or move mouse". However, in certain circumstances, doing so does nothing. The solution is to replace the button-cell battery on the motherboard of your computer: * open the case of your computer; * visually locate the motherboard (the main electronic circuit board) of your computer; * visually scan the motherboard for a button-cell battery (it looks like a digital watch battery, but a bit larger); * remove this motherboard battery from your computer; * restart your computer: it should now power up normally (you may get some warning messages during the start-up sequence, but ignore them); * set the date and time of your computer using the "Date and Time" control panel; * you can now use your computer normally, but you will lose date and time settings when you disconnect the computer power cord, since there is no motherboard battery present to store them; * take the motherboard battery to an electronics store and get a replacement; * install the new battery in your computer; * restart your computer, and set the date and time again; the settings will now be saved using motherboard battery power.
