Questions tagged [motherboard]
The motherboard or mainboard is the central printed circuit board (PCB) in many modern computers and holds many of the crucial components of the system.
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Why are some Motherboards used multi pairs of multi-chanel slots for RAMs?
I've searched my question in google but I've failed to find my answer,
My question is, Why are some certain type of MBs used multi-pairs of multi-chanel RAMs slots,
For example, there is a MB with ...
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Can a motherboard's USB controller / port be damaged if an externally powered USB cable is plugged into a powered USB port?
I mistakenly plugged a USB cable into a powered USB-C port on my laptops motherboard that was concurrently plugged into a 5V 2A USB to Wall AC adapter. Nothing seemed to happen at the time but could ...
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How to physically identify a Trusted Platform Module (TPM) on motherboard
Many TPM issues are reported by users in various online forums. One issue is the TPM being found in the operating system or BIOS without the TPM being useable (e.g. TPM shows in Windows 10 Pro Device ...
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Cpuz detects the additional ram that i have installed but my pc doesn't
so I'm using Hp 14s and Ryzen 5000 series laptop and I has 2 memory slots of 3200 Mhz speed I have installed an additional ram of 3200 Mhz of crucial. the strange thing is that my pc's bios + task ...
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All fans in PC run except one case fan, PC turns on and off in a loop
I have 3 case fans, 2 of which are connected to the psu while the third is connected to the CPU_FAN on the motherboard. All of the fans plus CPU and GPU fans run fine except for the third case fan. ...
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Having computer problems [closed]
I was moving into a new house and unplugged my computer, making sure that it was safe and secure during the move, but when I went to set it up the next day it wouldn't come on.
So my Dad, who works on ...
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DDR5 6000 2X16GB RAM (G.skill Samsung) with Ryzen 7800X3D -good idea try tweak RAM timing? [closed]
I'm using DDR5 6000 2X16GB RAM (G.skill Samsung) with Ryzen 7800X3D. Is it a good idea try tweak RAM timing?
Motherboard:
ASROCK 650 PG Lightning
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Are those two WWAN slots on the Latitude E6440?
I am researching trying to install an extra SSD on a Latitude E6440, and there seems to be another slot labeled WWAN beneath the slot that's used everywhere I see.
Is that another identical slot? Can ...
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Dust affects most desktop computers, so why don't we just hang motherboards upside down? [closed]
I had an idea for a possible way to avoid dust buildup in PC computers: Why don't we just hang motherboards upside down (open casket) below desks or the ceiling itself? This might even have some nice ...
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My old CPU, mainboard works perfect but the brand Ryzen 5 4600G and MSi B550 Tomahawk board is not working
My old power supply, old CPU and old mainboard works perfect
https://www.youtube.com/shorts/Fc1bB-j4TKo
But the B550 Tomahawk board, brand new Ryzen 5 4600G is not working
https://www.youtube.com/...
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How to see that bios is trying to boot from some drive but fails nowadays?
I have a MSI PRO H610M-E DDR4 motherboard with MSI Click BIOS 5 on it. I have plugged several HDDs into it and it sees them. One of the disks (should be) bootable.
Unfortunately, the system doesn't ...
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How PCIe lanes are splitted when MB supports 1 PCI 4.0 x16 and 1 PCI 3.0 x16 slots?
I have an AMD 5800x, which has 20 pcie 4.0 lanes.
I want to put 2 GPUs (both support pcie 4.0) in a motherboard with 2 PCIe x16 slots, but 1 of them is version 4, and another is version 3.
4 lanes are ...
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What is the name of that audio cable that goes from motherboard to case? [duplicate]
I realized that the audio jack connectors in front of my case don't work.
After opening the case, it's obvious, there is no cable connected.
The motherboard is a Gigabyte Z87P-D3 and the case a ...
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My computer can turn on only when I move ATX cable
https://youtube.com/shorts/9bu40A6A0Ic?feature=share
As you see in the video in order to open pc, I need to move and find the true position of atx cable.
-when It is not in true position, once I press ...
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Possible ways to connect two M.2 SSD at a time?
I have Asus PRIME H570-PLUS Motherboard which have two M.2 Slot.
Gen 4.0
Gen 3.0
Crucial P1 SSD is already installed on Gen 3.0 (Win 10 is installed)
Gen 4.0 Slot is empty. (For some reason my ...
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Gigabyte B760 Gaming A AX motherboard - USB not charging
The USBs of the Gigabyte B760 motherboard only charge the connected iPad when the computer is powered off (and also not always). When powered on, it does not charge.
I found the Gigabyte on-off charge ...
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PC doing ABSOLUTELY NOTHING when power button is pressed
My PC (gtx960, Ryzen7 5800x, 16gb RAM, 700w power supply, and B550m WIFI) is not turning on at all.
I have had the motherboard and CPU tested separately at the store I bought them from (both worked).
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Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 motherboard infinite boot
I have 3 computers with the Gigabyte GA-H61M-S1 rev 2.1 motherboard.
I was using one of them but after restarting it, it got into an infinite boot with no display (integrated GPU there is no internal ...
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Asus TUF gaming X570-WiFi motherboard not remembering RGB settings when powered off, after BIOS update
I'm using an Asus TUF Gaming X570-wifi motherboard and use Arch Linux.
Before updating my BIOS: Using OpenRGB I could set the RGB LEDs to OFF or any static colour I liked, and when I powered off the ...
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MSI B550-A Pro Motherboard Inquiry
Can the MSI B550-A Pro Motherboard take a Samsung 980 Pro 4.0 NVMe M.2 SSD?
I have the motherboard and the NVMe drive in front of me, but do not see any ports/slots on the board where this SSD drive ...
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Black Screen After tiny change in UEFI
Asus 2012 16GB DDR3 Laptop N56V(z)
Veracrypt version 1.25.9 I think
Win10 22H2 Pro UEFI non-CSM GPT 2.5” SSD
PC and it’s display worked well for the last 1-2 years, until I was in the UEFI, and saw ...
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Internal SATA-HDD Doesn't Spin Up With Data Cable Connected
What's happening here is beyond me and what I keep finding on the internet is talks about the PSU, but I doubt that it is my issue here. Then again I'm not a hardware person and the things I read may ...
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Sometimes my computer won't boot
Occassionaly I have a really weird problem where my pc won't boot.
I'll turn on the computer, fans start spinning, lights come one, but a few seconds later, the fans power down and nothing happens. I ...
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Motherboard only has two AUX jacks - but website says it support 5.1
It was kinda hard to google since most keywords are too common haha
Sorry in advanced if it's common knoledge; Didn't had to work with other motherboards for about 7 years now 😅
I'm about to buy a ...
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GPU Doesnt allow Boot but does display video
im lookin for some help with this gpu I have. Long story short, basically this pc I had before apparently broke with this I mean that the motherboard perhaps died. After this I went and tried my gpu ...
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Inexplicable intermittent buzzing/hissing noise coming from PC at idle, already replaced components
Very annoying intermittent buzzing noise coming from my PC at idle. I think it's coming from the PSU area, but I'm not sure. I'm certain it's not coil whine either.
VIDEO CLIP OF THE NOISE
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Why can I not use more than 2 monitors at the same time, although MoBo offers 4 connectors and the GPU 3 graphical pipelines?
My motherboard the H110TM-ITX R2.0 offers 4 display connectors:
VGA
HDMI
DisplayPort 1.2
LVDS (internally)
The MoBo's manual states in a footnote, that only 2 connectors can be used simultaneously. ...
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Using a dual rank memory in Asus X550LC Notebook
I would like to upgrade my Asus X550LC memory. Currently I have a 2 memory sticks of 4Gb each (one of the memory is soldered). I would like to replace the second memory stick (a M471b5173bh0-Yk0 ...
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SuperMicro X9 and X10
I'm trying to understand fully that only when the CMOS battery is removed and the JBT1 Pads are shorted, the CMOS memory is clear. Is that correct?
Also, shorting the jumper pads while having the CMOS ...
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There are two PSW switches on this motherboard. What are they for?
Im checking out the motherboard on an Asus Vivo AiO (all-in-one) computer. The computer model is: m241. The motherboard model is: V241DA.
Originally, I'm having an issue viewing BIOS, POST, Advanced ...
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Front USB 2.0 Type C not working
I have this PC case:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Chieftec-HC-10B-OP-Computer-Case-Black/dp/B07JKKLLHS
And this Motherboard:
https://www.amazon.com/ASUS-P8Z77-V-PRO-Intel-Motherboard/dp/B007G51UV0
I've ...
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Two recent and (probably) working WD RED disks not detected by BIOS
I used to have a working NAS with the following four disks, all Western Digital Red :
2 4TB disks from 2013
1 4TB disk from 2019
1 4TB disk from 2021
The NAS was fully functional, and all disks ...
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My pc reboots unders stressful tasks
PC Specs:
Motherboard: Huananzhi X79
CPU: Intel Xeon E5 2670
GPU 1: Nvidia GTX 750 Ti
GPU 2: AMD Radeon RX 580
RAM: 32GB (four modules)
Storage 1: 512GB NVME SSD
Storage 2: 750GB HDD
Power supply: ...
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PC Not Booting on First Power Button Click
Recently built a new desktop. Has had this issue since day one where the power button will not cause a boot the first try. I end up having to hold it down and pray it turns on each time. I took some ...
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Network card stops working on AsrockRack Server Board EP2C612D16NM-2T8R
We are facing an issue with one of the onboard 10G Intel X540 network cards on our AsrockRack Server Board EP2C612D16NM-2T8R. All of a sudden one Network card stops working. Disabling the Network ...
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Custom built PC takes 10 minutes to boot up
I built a music production rig about 3 years ago. The specs are:
Motherboard: MSI B350 Tomahawk Plus.
CPU: AMD Ryzen 7 3700X
RAM: G.SKILL Ripjaws V Series 16GB (2 x 8GB) 288-Pin DDR4 SDRAM DDR4 3600
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Can I use/mix any drivers from 2 motherboards if both motherboards share the exact BIOS firmware version?
Let's say I don't know (and there is no way to check) which of these 2 motherboards I have:
ASUS PRIME H310M-C
ASUS PRIME H310M-C/CSM
, but I checked up and both motherboards use the same BIOS ...
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Graphics card damage pin
I have RTX 2060 Graphics card. It randomly shutdown some times. When I removed it from motherboard then I realized that it has 2 half damage pin.
Damage pin close-up:
I notice, my PC shutdown under ...
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Dell G3 15 laptop display and audio static
I have a 2020 model Dell G3 15 gaming laptop. Yesterday, during a Signal call, the laptop display suddenly distorted, and a loud static came from the audio output. I held down the power button to ...
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GigaByte B760 Gaming + Core i9 13900K + Kingston DDR5 Fury 5600 incompatible?
Bought these components:
GigaByte B760 Gaming X AX
Core i9 13900K
Kingston DDR5 Fury 5600 2x 32GB
Asus 12GB RTX 3060 Gaming
be quite power supply
be quiet water cooler
2 Samsung 990 Pro
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Gpu Wont Display
GPU and CPU No Display
I just upgraded my PC. The specs WERE
Ryzen 5 5600x
RTX 3060
16 GB DDR4
I upgraded my motherboard, cpu, cpu cooler, and RAM.
Now the specs are
Ryzen 7 7700x
The same RTX 3060
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ASUS Z690 motherboard hangs on boot. Could this be a bad hard drive and SSD combination?
We are using ASUS ProArt Z690-Creator WiFi motherboard and Operating system is ubuntu 22.04. Previously we used AZEK 256GB SSD and 1TB hard drive. It worked okay. Laterly we changed SSD and started ...
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My PC restarts 3 times then I get 3 beeps
I had a problem with my PC 2 days ago ,in these 2 days I tried many methods to fix it but with no luck.
It happened after shutting down my PC and unplugged my video card which is RX 470 to re add ...
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Server randomly shutsdown and blows fan at full speed with no video output
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Model: HP Z230
CPU: Intel Xeon e3 1230 v3
RAM: 1x8GB DDR3 Non-ECC RAM
GPU: Radeon HD 8570
NIC: Intel 82571 Dual Port NIC
Storage: 1x128GB SATA SSD, 1X1TB 7.2k RPM HDD
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It randomly ...
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RTX 4090 into PCIe 5.0 x8 slot (Z790)
I have an RTX 4090 and the ASUS Z90 Maximus Hero (Users Manual). I need to install it into the second PCIe 5.0 slot, but the manual shows that the 1st (PCIEX16(G5)_1) and 2nd (PCIEX16(G5)_2) slot are ...
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What does a 10 beep error code on AMI BIOS mean?
In AMI BIOS list shows a flash write error. In every day operation the flash is not being written to.
So I think the BIOS is failing and the code is casual. I want to know if that makes sense.
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Any VRM difference between Asus h610-m a and b660-m k?
Is it my imagination or will the VRM and performance under load will be the same with these 2 boards?
The components look the same to be, seems only the ports and ram sticks options are different?
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How to sync AIO cooler to fan to motherboard
I am pretty new to hardware and I’m currently trying to connect my AIO cooler with my other fans to the motherboard but unfortunately when I tried to change the RGB color, the fans and the cooler are ...
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ASUS PRIME B250 PRO + NVIDIA GTX 590 graphics card
I have a problem with combing the two HW components given in the title. The board has two PCIEX16, one of them with x16 peed, the other one with x1 or x4 speed. When I plug in the card into the x1-x4 ...
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How to convert PCIe3 to PCIe2 using a PCI adapter
I have a new HP Z2 G9 workstation featuring the following expansion slots:
1 PCIe 3 x4 (x16 connector); 1 PCIe 3 x4 (x4 connector); 1 M.2 2230 PCIe 3 x1; 1 M.2 2280 PCIe 4 x4; 1 M.2 2280 PCIe 3 x4; 1 ...
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