Choosing the right motherboard ShowChoosing the right motherboard
Duo motherboard / processor
Choice of chipset
Ports and Connectors
Integrated Devices and the formats
Equipment Selections
PC motherboards (affordable)
Intel Selections
PC motherboards (mid-classes)
Intel...
Replacing the battery of your motherboard (CMOS battery) ShowReplacing the battery of your motherboard (CMOS battery)
Topics
Symptoms
Replacement sequence
Saving the BIOS data
Identify the CMOS battery
Removing the discharged battery
Installing the new battery
Verify the BIOS data and resetting...
Lost password - Resetting the BIOS ShowLost password - Resetting the BIOS
Hardware reset
Software reset
In the case you have forgotten or lost the password for the BIOS, (prompted when starting your computer), this tip below will help you to tackle this problem.
The...
Motherboard ShowIntroduction to motherboards
The primary component of a computer is the motherboard (sometimes called the "mainboard"). The motherboard is the hub which is used to connect all of the computer's essential components.
As its name suggests,...
PC Assembly - Hard drive installation ShowHard drives, CD-ROM, DVD-ROM drives and floppy drive
The motherboard usually has two IDE
(Integrated Device Electronics) connectors:
The first connector is known as the primary device controller;
The second is known as the secondary device...
Computer - Introduction to Memory ShowThe Role of Memory
The term "memory" applies to any electronic component capable of temporarily storing data. There are two main categories of memories:
internal memory that temporarily memorises data while programs are running. Internal memory...