motherboard

  1. Windows 7 my board or Windows-7

    I have had several times in the last while where my system 2/3's freezes up. Can't get back to the desktop just after minutes, but still able to reboot. Wondering if it is this B75M-D3H Gigabyte board..?
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    Windows 7 How to install Windows 7 on a GPT hard disk (larger than 2TB)?

    Hello everyone, I just got a new 3TB hard disk and I can't install Windows 7 64 bit on it. I have added the disk to another computer and I converted it to GPT (GUID). Now it has two partitions: 400 GB and 2,400 GB. (when I try to install Windows it also says it has a 128MB partition of type MSR...
  3. Windows 8 Installing Windows 8/Removing Ubuntu

    Hey guys! I'm a long time Linux user and after using a work computer for the last 6 months that has windows 8.1 on it I decided I'm going to make the switch. I have my own custom rig and I would like to completely remove Ubuntu and install a copy of windows 8. I already purchased a license from...
  4. Windows 7 Trying to flash my BIOS- error messages?

    I'm trying to flash my BIOS to fix some random restart problems I've been having lately. I have a BIOSTAR Group A880GZ motherboard from American Megatrends Inc. When I try to run afuwin.exe and update my BIOS through the Flash Utility that they have available on their site, I get an error...
  5. Windows 7 External drive deletes files randomly

    Dear everyone, I've tried to explain my problem as good as I could, please do not be afraid of asking for more informations :) I hope you guys can somehow help me out. TLDR My external harddrive randomly removes files after installing new motherboard + processor. Some of the files can be...
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    Windows XP Windows XP Hard drive issues

    I purchased a Windows XP desktop because my old XP desktop motherboard died. I wanted to be able to put my old hard drive (SATA100 7200RPM 160GB) in it and keep on using it. The new desktop has a smaller (looks like 80GB) hard drive that I would like to make a slave out of. I think it is an...
  7. Windows 7 Have been getting various BSOD's for 2 years, time to fix it!

    Hi there, I've had a custom PC for about 2-2 1/2 years now and ever since about 2 years ago I've been getting BSOD's. They usually occur after restarting my computer. It happens about 2 or 3 times then my computer I guess warms up and doesn't do it anymore. It sometimes occurs when I try to...
  8. Windows 7 BSOD - Getting same error code, Not to sure whats up.

    Hello everyone, I'm seeing the same BSOD 6 out of the 7 times it's happened over past week, I'm not to sure what the problem is I haven't overclocked or nothing all bulk standard and would like someone's help on solving this problem i'll attach the 2 Crash minidump files that has happened...
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    Windows 7 SLAPL E8400 Core 2 Duo in a LGA775 MB

    My processor died on my desktop LGA775 motherboard. I have a Intel SLAPL E8400 core 2 Duo processor from a old Laptop. Can anyone tell me if I can put it in the Desktop LGA775 motherboard and use it without damaging the processor? Thanks
  10. Windows 7 Windows Aero gone haywire.

    I've been enjoying my new computer for a while now, but windows keeps asking me to revert the colour scheme to improve performance Your computer's hardware and video card must meet hardware requirements to able to display Aero graphics. Check that your computer meets the minimum hardware...
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    Windows 8 High DPC Latency. Audio Crackling and Skipping? (windows 8.1)

    So about a month ago my computers audio started to crackle and skip. Rebooting corrects the problem for about 30 minutes then its back to crackling. It happens while I play any sort of video game (Arma, Diablo III, Counter Strike) and it also happens when watching/listening to any sort of media...
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    Windows 8.1 Monitor Flashing Issue: Troubleshooting After Motherboard Replacement and BIOS Updates

    I have a problem that ASUS techs don't have the answer to. When I turn on the computer I get 3 bangs from my Sony 2.1 speakers. Then they are ok. The worst problem is that the monitor screen flashes off and on. It can happen on any program. Examples would be an Office program or Quicken. The...
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    Windows 7 USB & Sound Issue

    First problem is not always apparent as it randomly happens whenever it decides to happen & its always my mouse. When I turn my system on from cold boot, my mouse isn't working & from the looks of it because its a wired mouse no power. Only fix is to unplug & connect it back in again for it to...
  14. Windows 8 BSOD while gaming at 4k

    only bsod when gaming at 4k on new titles (bf4 crysis 3) and even old titles (mass effect 3) running 780ti sli water cooled. i5 4690k, nothing is overclocked I did just swap my old mobo for a new one and didnt do a clean install of windows. (clean install is what is coming next) i will include...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Random BSOD with freezes or reboots

    Hello, I need some help please. I've just bought and assembled a brand new computer (i.e. every part is new), all the drivers are up to date (I think) and I've only used it for a few days (see attached file for détails on the configuration). My computer keeps either freezing or crashing. It has...
  16. Windows 7 New Custom Built System with BSOD from day one

    Hello all, Last week I built a new system for my father and it has been giving seemingly random Blue Screen of Death errors since day one. We have tried testing the RAM with memtest86+ for 9 consecutive passes without errors (screenshot included in .zip) and completely re-installing Windows 7...
  17. Windows 10 Question: Is Device Stage compatible with standard RS232 Serial Devices?

    Here's the thing: I have a two InterAct DexDrive's (one PlayStation, the other Nintendo 64). I have two PC's (one connected to the PlayStation DexDrive on COM1, the other connected to the Nintendo 64 DexDrive on COM1), both using Link Removed motherboards. They both hook up to my PC's via...
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    Windows XP Windows XP Pro,SP3,emachines,T3104 motherboard-no audio

    I am on my third motherboard thinking that is the problem but, still no audio.I have tried several audio programs with no help. System says every thing is good but, when I pick a sound in audio properties the screen shows the sound is playing but, nothing is heard. Any help would be greatly...
  19. Windows 8 Windows 8.1 starts only after reset

    Hi I recently istalled windows 8.1 and everything is ok but this weird thing: Everytime I start the pc, it reaches to a point where there is black screen and I can only see the move (working). Nothing happens from there, I have to reset ans there you go, it starts alright! It's an old computer...
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    Windows 8 Windows 8.1 Clean Installation Boot Problem

    Hello, I am facing a very strange issue. I recently upgraded my Desktop PC with a Gigabyte H97M-D3H motherboard and an Intel Core i5-4590 Processor and a Kingsdom 120 gb SSd. Then I installed Windows 8.1 x64 Pro at my SSD Drive (IDE mode) and after the successful installation when I turn on the...