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There are many things that could point to a bad motherboard. Lockups, inability to boot up even to the point of seeing the POST, memory errors, random rebooting or unexpected shutdowns, or other types of instability. However, before the motherboard, there could be other issues at the root cause of these problems. Such issues could also be attributed to a failing power supply, one or more RAM sticks that have gone bad or that are not seated correctly, a defective processor, the machine getting too hot (such as if it is set right next to a household heating vent, water heater, space heater, etc.), the presence of magnets on the computer case or in the near vicinity of the computer (as a general rule of thumb, keep all magnets at least six inches away from all surfaces of the computer case), and much more. If you would like to have some guidance in what could be the problem in your case, feel free to drop me a line and we'll discuss your specific symptoms to narrow down the list of possibilities.
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Is it possible to use 1GB DDR with Windows XP?
Windows XP doesn't directly determine what type of memory can be used; it depends on the motherboard. If the motherboard is compatible with Windows XP and the motherboard supports this memory module, then you can use it with Windows XP.
Can I install 16 mx 64 sdram on a computer using windows xp?
The amount and configuration of memory is dependent not on Windows XP, but on the motherboard / chipset.
What part of The motherboard is essential when selecting memory?
Read motherboard manual and look memory slots.............
What holds the memory modules on a motherboard?
Memory Slots
What are the memory slots in the motherboard called?
Memory slots
What on the motherboard holds the memory modules?
Memory Slots
Will happen if 333MHz memory is inserted into a motherboard that supports 400MHz memory?
Usually, it will work, but will slow down the entire computer. Modern computers will automatically detect the speed rating of the memory and slow down the system to accommodate the slow memory. Some BIOSes require you to specify the speed of the memory in the setup utility. However: You will need to read up on the specifics of your particular motherboard and BIOS to avoid the possibility of damaging either the motherboard or the memory. If the motherboard does not adjust its speed to the slower memory, you are essentially attempting to "overclock" your memory. Sometimes you may not see any issues, but usually, the memory will overheat and fail (permanently damaging it), or at the least, the computer's memory will become unreliable. Often, memory is installed in pairs of SIMMs. It is rarely a good idea to mix different speeds of memory on the same motherboard. It is even worse to mix different speeds of memory in a single pair of slots. Attempting this will probably make your computer not work. No matter what speed of memory you choose to use, it is highly recommended to purchase all the memory that will be placed on the same motherboard, at the same time, from the same vendor, and of the same type.
What is the hardware requirements for running windows 64-bit?
First, you have to have a 64 bit processor. Beyond that, you need a motherboard that supports the processor and whatever memory and diskspace that Windows requires. (read the package)
Recurring errors during normal operations can mean memory?
unreliable memory
Does the motherboard contain the CPU memory and basic controllers?
The motherboard is the typical part of the computer that contains the CPU, the memory, and controllers.
What stores the processor and memory?
Motherboard
Is the virtual memory in the motherboard?
yes
