Questions tagged [motherboard]
For questions relating to the main control and interconnection component of a computer. Beware - a number of questions on this subject are off-topic.
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adding rs232 ports to Asrock h470w deskmini
Hardware: AsRoCk deskmini h470w
Running: Intel core 10th gen i3-10100 CPU 3.60GHz
OS: arch
Available: usb 2.0, sata 3 (data & power), and potentially m.2 wifi slot as pci-e??? it probably doesnt ...
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Troubleshooting white VGA LED on ASUS B550M motherboard [closed]
I'd like to ask. What can I do to fix my pc? Yesterday I turned it off as usual, but today the PC won't boot and the VGA led is constantly white.
Pc specs:
Ryzen 5 1600, stock cooler
Gtx 1050ti, ...
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Do all SSDs work with Windows 7? [closed]
So I'm going to have to split this into a few different questions.
My Windows 7 computer I never had issues before it was taken apart 2 1/2 years ago before I moved & it started crashing upto 4 ...
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Z490 AORUS MASTER and Seagate BarraCuda PCIe 4
I have a Z490 AORUS MASTER and I already use a Seagate BarraCuda Q5 which is PCIe 3.
This motherboard has a builtin heatsink under which you mount the M.2 NVMes. The BarraCuda Q5 fits perfectly.
I ...
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Looking for mobo to support pci-e x8 GPU and x8 nic
current setup is:
MB: MSI H510M-A PRO
CPU: i5-11400
GPU: Gigabyte intel arc A310 Windforce (x16 physical, x8 4.0 utilized)
M.2: PCIe 3.0 x4
The requirement is to add 10GB-sfp+ card (currently looking ...
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I want to put an i7-7700 into a Lenovo ideacentre 710-25ISH, what motherboard would I need for this? [closed]
I tried to put an i7-7700 into a Lenovo ideacentre 710-25ISH. It would not run. I cannot find a BIOS update to make the motherboard in this thing accept it. I was going to try and return the processor ...
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Does my motherboard support the NVIDIA RTX A6000 GPU?
Back in early 2022 my brother built my amazing PC for me, sadly he is no longer with us.
He was the always the hardware guy and I was software guy. So I am out of my depth but I really want to figure ...
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Advice 64GB RAM; close to 100Gb committed in typical use (no games): Is upgrading to a Mobo that can handle 128Gb Ram + buying more (=$200) warranted? [closed]
With 64GB of DDR4 3200 RAM I can go over 100Gb committed without noticeable slow down under Windows 11 Version (10.0.22621 Build 22621), though I have crashed it at some point. Knowing how much I can ...
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Which cables should I use to connect a 4090 nvidia GPU to my PSU in a z790 MoBo? [closed]
Asus ROG builder newbie here.
I'm building my first top setup based on the Asus ROG - Eva 02 edition, I read all the manuals already and got everything pluged in. I had not used it yet because I want ...
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3.5" Internal Card Reader with only USB 3.2Gen2 (10G) connector
I'm searching for an internal 3.5" SD card reader with USB ports. It should support USB 3.0 speeds (5G and up), but must only use the USB 3.2Gen2 10-gig "A key" motherboard connector.
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Hardware noob trying to value some old components [closed]
I've just dismantled an old computer that was gifted to me. Is there any value in these components? (maybe collectible)
I'm not into this type of market and I would like to sell them if possible. I ...
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Socket 1700 Mainboard for Windows Server [closed]
We have a small server with Windows Server 2016. It previously run on AMD Ryzen.
We have upgraded the hardware to: i5-13600 on ASUS Prime B760-PLUS
Problem: Modern Mainboards (any Socket 1700 for ...
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How to test hardware issue in a smartphone Android? [closed]
My smartphone (SM-A426B/DS) has the famous issue of boot-looping. I introduced it to a specialist of mobile repairs, he told me that it's a matter of motherboard so he cannot do anything (it means he ...
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Hard disk replacement for Asus Vivabook 14
I have an ASUS Vivobook 14 laptop (model: X412D) which seems to have a partial disk failure: the computer boots to BIOS. The Windows OS on a live USB stick failed the repair process. I was able to ...
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Will upgrading my 15 year old computer make it powerful enough for video editing?
I want to run something by people here to see if I'm on the right track or if I'm wasting my time.
I found my old desktop computer from almost 15 years ago. After some initial research, I get the ...
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