socket 939

About this tag
Socket 939 is a CPU socket used by AMD for their Athlon 64 and Athlon 64 X2 processors, popular in early 2000s desktop systems. On WindowsForum.com, users discuss troubleshooting issues with Socket 939 motherboards, including boot failures, video artifacting at higher resolutions, and driver problems for onboard audio like AC'97. Common themes include compatibility challenges with newer operating systems such as Windows 7 beta, and hardware failures in aging systems. Users often seek advice on diagnosing motherboard problems, finding working drivers, and upgrading or replacing components in these legacy platforms.

  1. Windows 7 Motherboard Bench Testing

    Due to the fact that the motherboard failed on my HTPC, I decided to dig through the closet to see if any of my old motherboards would work. Out of many, I found one that did...at least partially. I understand when a motherboard either lights up the monitor or doesn't, but this one is...
    • seekermeister
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    • bench testing bios cmos hardware htpc legacy components motherboard msi k8t neo 2 socket 939 troubleshooting
    • Replies: 33
    • Forum: Windows Hardware
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    Windows 7 Video Artifacting in anything over 800x600

    I've been running the current 64-bit release client for the past 4 days and I can easily say I'm impressed and pleased with windows 7 in so many ways... The only problem I've encountered that I couldn't handle is this one. Any direct 3D program running fullscreen higher than 800x600 has...
    • Racer Xonclar
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    • 4gb agp amd artifacts asus creative direct3d drivers full screen gaming graphics memory nvidia performance resolution socket 939 troubleshooting video visuals windows 7
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 AC'97 Audio Drivers??

    Hi all, I'm running on a crappy Asrock Dual SATA2 socket 939 mobo with AC'97 audio and I cannot find a driver that works. I've tried the latest vista and xp drivers as well as a few older ones. I've tried installing via .exe and by manually installing the drivers, but I get code 10 (the...
    • Joo52
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    • ac97 asrock audio drivers code 10 driver issues dual sata2 socket 939 windows vista windows xp x86
    • Replies: 1
    • Forum: Windows Help and Support
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    Windows 7 Windows 7 Beta (7000) x64 installation hangs

    Hey guys, Trying to install W7 7000 (Beta) x64 on my older machine : AMD 64x2 4400+ (socket 939), Asus A8R32-MVP Deluxe, ATI X1900 XT 512 MB, 2 GB RAM, HD 250GB SATA2. Starting the installation, I see the two phases of 'Windows is loading files' (grey bars at the bottom of the screen). Then...
    • Pascal
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    • amd asus ati beta compatibility configuration hanging installation machine motherboard ram sata socket 939 troubleshooting upgrade windows 7 x1900
    • Replies: 4
    • Forum: Windows Upgrade and Installation