The
motherboard is one of the computer’s important parts. This is
because the motherboard serves as the central or primary circuit
board that makes up the complex system of computers.
A
typical motherboard is usually built in with a main memory,
a micro processor, and other basic components. The other components
of a computer such as control circuits for the video and sound,
external storage and other peripheral devices are attached to
the motherboard. They are attached via power connectors, ribbon
cables and other cables.
New
motherboard usually comes and goes. PC owners may want to install
a new motherboard for faster speeds, newer technologies, or
support newer CPU’s. That’s why of you’re the kind of owner
who takes pride in having the best computers, you may want to
learn how to change your own motherboard.
Here
is a step by step guide that can help you install your motherboard.
It is quite a challenge for some, but it won’t be damaging your
brain either.
1.
This type of installation will usually require you to reinstall
your Windows Operating system. After having the motherboard
installed, it is best to reformat the hard drive. So it is important
that you backup all the important files and data you have.
2. Before buying the motherboard remember the following: does
the board have enough slots for all your cards such as sound,
video, etc.? Does it support the CPU you currently have? If
you have an ATX casing, make sure the motherboard you get is
ATX as well.
3. Keep yourself grounded to protect the components that will
touch the screws at the back of your computer case by using
anti static wrist guards.
4. After backing up the data and purchasing the proper motherboard
open the case and unplug all the components from their slots
and pull them out. After you have removed everything else, it
will only be the screws that will hold the motherboard. Remove
the old one and place the new one in its former place. Then
screw the motherboard again.
5. Plug the necessary thing like the CPU & CPU fan, RAM,
video card, and power supply cord.
6. Reboot the computer with only the basic components. You should
have video display, if there is none; there was something wrong
with the components you have plugged in.
7. Plug the keyboard and the floppy cable with the drive attached.
Then boot it to a boot disk and make it A: prompt okay. Then
try all your other components one at a time, such as the video
or sound card.
It
might sound simple on paper, but things are harder in the real
world. There will be problems such as RAM not working on some
slots, not getting the power though and many others.
If
you think that you may damage your computer doing what you are
doing, you may want to ask help from experts.
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