Bruce, that's the best explanation I've heard I'd love to print that out and hang it up in the shop. Posted 25 September - PM. Community Forum Software by IP. Sign In Create Account. Javascript Disabled Detected You currently have javascript disabled. Register a free account to unlock additional features at BleepingComputer.
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Click here to Register a free account now! Please log in to reply. Posted 12 September - AM Greeting all. I am starting to learn how to troubleshoot basic motherboard parts should they become faulty however these two chipsets I cannot see any obvious and visual way that these two chips can be replaced.
I have tried searching the web for any help but so far I could not find any help. So my question comes to simply can a single person me with the right tools i. Of course I understand the chip that will replace the existing must match exactly the older one for the same board. So is it possible and has it ever been done by an amature but with the right tools and experience?
Thanks in advance Victor. Posted 12 September - AM It's very difficult to be done with amature. Even a pro sometimes get problem with this. Chipset drivers play an important role in controlling communications between many components in your system.
To improve your system performance, it is necessary to update chipset drivers timely. How to update chipset drivers? This post from MiniTool will provide you with detailed steps. Chipset drivers have a significant impact on the communication between different components including the hard drives, system memory, etc.
The outdated chipset drivers will slow down your system performance. Prior to installing the chipset drivers, you would better have a look at your motherboard manual and operate properly. If you are unclear about the motherboard model and serial number, you can refer to this post.
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Visit our corporate site. All rights reserved. England and Wales company registration number Question Replacing Motherboard. Oct 17, Tip: The thermal paste dot should be no larger than a grain of rice. Plug back in any unplugged components. Depending on your computer's orientation, you may have unplugged a cable or two during the installation process.
If so, make sure you reconnect them to your motherboard before proceeding. This especially applies if you installed a new motherboard. Reassemble and run your computer. Once your computer's put back together and plugged back in, you can boot up your computer and click through any setup menus which appear.
Since Windows will need to download and install new drivers for your processor, you will most likely be prompted to restart your computer after it finishes starting up. Did you know you can get premium answers for this article? Unlock premium answers by supporting wikiHow. Luigi Oppido.
Support wikiHow by unlocking this expert answer. Not Helpful 5 Helpful 0. Not Helpful 5 Helpful Usually, no. If you have overclocked your older processor, or you would like to overclock the new one, then yes, you will need to change some settings.
But in most cases, the BIOS will adjust itself automatically, if there is anything to adjust in the first place. Not Helpful 4 Helpful Yes, you can simply change the CPU. Files are not stored within the CPU, it is a processor of information.
Data is stored within the hard drives and partly the RAM sticks. Not Helpful 8 Helpful Not really, because data is stored on the hard drive of your computer, but you need to make sure your processor is compatible with your motherboard. Not Helpful 2 Helpful There might be some incompatibility between the motherboard and the new processor, or the restart might be caused by overheating of the processor.
Check the TDP of your new processor and that of the heat sink. If the rated TDP for which the heat sink is lower, try upgrading to a better heat sink. If this doesn't work then consult a technician. The RAM must be compatible with the motherboard. If you have the instructions that came with a desktop MB, read them. Otherwise, identify the make and model of your MB you may have to open the computer to find out and search online for the MB make and model along with the term RAM for a list of compatible RAM.
If you are dealing with a laptop, you may look up the compatible RAM by checking the laptop's make and model. Do I really need thermal paste for my CPU? If I don't use thermal paste, what will happen to my motherboard? Thermal paste provides a conductor for the heat to travel into the heat sink. Without it, the CPU will heat up drastically, which will cause lasting damage if you continue to run it at that temperature.
No, it does not look like it's supported. That motherboard seems to only support up to quad core q and extreme quad core QX Not Helpful 1 Helpful 4.
No, you don't, unless you're upgrading your hard disk drive to a new one, like a new solid state drive, a solid state hybrid drive, or just a larger-sized hard disk drive. Not Helpful 2 Helpful 5. Include your email address to get a message when this question is answered.
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