Beginners Guides: Upgrading A Motherboard Without Reinstalling

jmke · 23rd December 2005, 02:38

"You can upgrade a processor or add a new memory module without causing so much as a blip from Windows XP, but a new motherboard can and will cause XP to stop booting altogether. Many have tried, and many have been greeted with the cold gasp of the Blue Screen of Death for their efforts. Fortunately, the procedure for correctly installing a new motherboard is rather easy and straightforward, and more fortunately, we're here to talk you through it. PCstats never-ending quest to save you from computer store labor charges continues... after all, this is the exact same procedure a Service Center will charge you $80/hr to do."
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23rd December 2005, 02:38	#1
jmke Madshrimp Join Date: May 2002 Location: 7090/Belgium Posts: 79,022	Beginners Guides: Upgrading A Motherboard Without Reinstalling "You can upgrade a processor or add a new memory module without causing so much as a blip from Windows XP, but a new motherboard can and will cause XP to stop booting altogether. Many have tried, and many have been greeted with the cold gasp of the Blue Screen of Death for their efforts. Fortunately, the procedure for correctly installing a new motherboard is rather easy and straightforward, and more fortunately, we're here to talk you through it. PCstats never-ending quest to save you from computer store labor charges continues... after all, this is the exact same procedure a Service Center will charge you $80/hr to do." a REVIEW URL: http://www.pcstats.com/artvnl.cfm?articleID=1755 __________________

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