Motherboard How To

A motherboard’s physical size and the number of memory controllers on the chipset determine its number of RAM slots. Motherboards with fewer RAM slots are typically smaller and designed for more budget-oriented systems. However, having only two RAM slots does not necessarily mean your system will perform poorly if you have sufficient memory capacity. Motherboards […]

Yes, MSI GPUs will work with ASUS motherboards if the motherboard has the appropriate PCI Express slot for the graphics card. MSI and ASUS use industry-standard connectors and interfaces, so compatibility issues are rare. However, it’s always a good idea to check the motherboard’s specifications to ensure it supports the specific model of MSI GPU

Nahimic initialization failure is a common challenge, especially after every Windows or driver update. Thus, you may get the error message that reads, “Nahimic cannot be used However, issues of support and compatibility could also be the culprit. While there is no singular fix for this problem, many users have solved it by either restarting

JFP2 headers are typically found on the front panel of pin-equipped motherboards. Its main jobs are to give the device power, reset the device, and control the LED lights on the unit. Sometimes a motherboard will have a speaker or buzzer jack labeled JFP2. I was previously using the MSI H110M and the Intel i3

JCOM1 is a serial port device connector with 9 pins. It is usually found in the bottom right corner of older motherboards and is used to connect various peripheral devices to the motherboard. If you are thinking of using the serial port for a specific purpose, such as connecting to a device that only has

If you encounter the error message “All settings were reset to default values. “The previous overclock settings have failed; the system has been restored to its default settings.” every time you perform a hard reset on your PC, it is possible that the BIOS settings are being reset or that the CMOS battery is dead

JT1 is a debug port on a motherboard that tests the CPU’s power supply. It can be used with special tools like a debug card or multimeter to find and fix problems with the motherboard or other hardware. Technicians can talk to and watch the behavior of motherboard devices in real-time through the port. To

If your CPU is stuck to a cooler and cannot be removed easily, it is likely due to old thermal paste. To safely remove the CPU from the cooler, gently press on the sides to loosen it or use dental floss to cut through the thermal paste. Be careful, as the CPU is a delicate

JFP1  “Jumper Front Panel 1.” Connectors connect the computer case’s front panel connectors to the motherboard. These connectors are usually near the front of the motherboard. You can control the computer’s power and reset functions from the case’s front panel. They can also link other front-panel features to the motherboard, such as LED indicators or

The LAN PXE (Pre-Execution Environment) Boot Option ROM is a feature built into some computer motherboards. It enables the computer to boot from a network location instead of a local hard drive or other storage devices. This feature is helpful in various situations, such as installing an operating system on a computer that lacks a