Question Motherboard Manuals ( PCMech Forums Processors, RAM, Motherboards, and Overclocking )
Updated: 2009-06-04 05:20:03 (11) |
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Motherboard Manuals
Hi there. Ive been watching a few build your pc videos on the net and they keep saying a lot to check your motherboard manual to know which part to insert certain stuff. Is there any place on the internet where you can find the manuals for your mb and download it if you dont have the manual for it. Eg. If I bought my system they do not give you a manual for the mb. Is there somewhere we can get it?
Also how do I know what kind of motherboard I have? Thanks!!!
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Motherboard Manuals
The easiest way to find out what motherboard you have is to take the side off your case and try to find some identifying names or numbers on the motherboard. Even big name manufacturers like Dell and HP/Compaq don't make their own motherboards they are made for them, once you have established what make and model of motherboard you have, you can download the manual from the manufacturers website. The only motherboards I have struggled to find manuals on are PChips boards, I have only ever managed to find about 75% of the manuals I have been looking for and those I have found are generally stored on servers in Checkoslovakia and the download has usually been slow.
rjfvillarosa
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Motherboard Manuals
Is your pc a custom built model? or is a name brand? If it is a custom built than follow the instruction of rjfvillarosa. go into google and type the exact same model number and search. you should be able to come up with something. If it is pc chips, FIC board, or Clea you might be disappointed. I have noticed over the years that there have been a lot of custom builders here in Detroit putting FIC boards in their custom builds and there is literally trace documentation on the web for them. FIC boards are usually bought in bulk at insanely cheap pricing and insanely cheap quality as well. Let us know.
jdeb
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I am looking for mb for hp pavilion a335w
slingingshot15
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It seems that there were one of two motherboards fitted to your machine.
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Identifying the motherboard manufacturer
The motherboard manufacturer can be identified by viewing the third digit in the PC's serial number. In the following example, the letter S represents the third digit: CC S YWWZZ
Trigem motherboard: PC serial number's third digit is a C .
ASUS motherboard: PC serial number's third digit is a K .
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http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...product=375834
rjfvillarosa
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Motherboard Manuals
Belarc Advisor revealed the name of motherboard manufacturer on my HP a305w.
RevCLB
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Motherboard Manuals
i am looking for the asus mb manual
slingingshot15
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Motherboard Manuals
After a thorough search of the Asus site it appears there is no manual for this board because it is proprietary. The best information I could find was in a HP technical document:
http://h10025.www1.hp.com/ewfrf/wc/d...cname=bph07845
What information do you really need to know? parts compatibilty or wiring pinouts?
rjfvillarosa
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Motherboard Manuals
hey what do you mean by proprietary? I only wanted the manual because i thought it would be good to have it to understand my computer better but if there is none then i will just do without it then.
slingingshot15
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Motherboard Manuals
Don't get so hot under the collar.... Proprietary simply means the motherboard was built for a specific purpose and usually will only work with some items of hardware that are also proprietary (usually the power supply and case fittings).
Usually the processor and ram are not upgradeable, proprietary also means that you must go back to the manufacturer of your machine for certain replacement parts like the motherboard and power supply, thus ensuring the manufacturer with an aftersales market.
rjfvillarosa
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Motherboard Manuals
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Originally Posted by rjfvillarosa
Don't get so hot under the collar.... Proprietary simply means the motherboard was built for a specific purpose and usually will only work with some items of hardware that are also proprietary (usually the power supply and case fittings).
Usually the processor and ram are not upgradeable, proprietary also means that you must go back to the manufacturer of your machine for certain replacement parts like the motherboard and power supply, thus ensuring the manufacturer with an aftersales market.
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thanks for clearning that up..thanks
slingingshot15
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