Motherboards run special firmware called BIOS or, more recently, UEFI. The BIOS is important because it allows your computer to execute some essential commands and check your hardware before booting up. So, if it is so important, how do I know if my motherboard needs a BIOS update? To cut a long story short, you …
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Motherboards run on special firmware that allows your computer to boot up properly. For example, the BIOS scans all the connected hardware and peripherals and it is also responsible for holding basic system information like date/time settings, CPU frequency, and so on. UEFI is an advanced type of firmware, so how do I know if …
If you are building a computer, one important thing that you should pay close attention to is cooling. Case fans create an airflow inside your case that takes in cool air and exhausts hot air. And all those fans plug into the motherboard. So, how to tell how many fan headers a motherboard has? The …
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If you want to buy a new processor or are just building a new PC from the ground up, you will have to know what socket your motherboard has. So, how to find motherboard socket type? If you just want to get a new CPU and want to make sure that it is compatible with …
