Abdul Wahab

Let’s get it out there: when the computer misbehaves, it becomes hard to determine if the motherboard is working fine. So, how to tell if my motherboard is dead?  The motherboard power lights, availability of the video signal, and beeping sound are the main indications that help to determine if the motherboard is working perfectly … Read more

Let’s get it out there: you’re wondering how many hard drives you can install on your computer but it requires you to know about the availability of SATA ports on your PC. So, how many SATA ports do I have?  In most cases, motherboards come with 4-8 SATA ports. How many SATA ports are in … Read more

So, you’re probably wondering what a SATA port looks like on a motherboard which is an ocean of small hardware parts transistors, slots, and what not? SATA port is a small peculiar shape port with edges and comes with an L-shaped connector inside. It’s pretty small in size and measures 1.5 cm x 0.4 cm. … Read more

Let’s get it out there: you’re highly confused about how many SATA cables you need in your computer so that all important hardware parts are powered up. So, really, how many SATA cables do I need? Generally, 2 SATA cables are enough for a computer having a CD room and a hard drive. How many … Read more

Let’s get it out there: you’re surprised by the remarkable upgrade of DDR5 RAM and wondering if you can put it into your current motherboard. So, will DDR5 RAM work on a DDR4 motherboard? Unfortunately, DDR5 RAM is not compatible with DDR4 motherboards due to their different key notches. These key notches are certain locks … Read more

A repair shop isn’t the only solution for a bad motherboard. In fact, you can solve many motherboard problems at home, with little to no effort required. So, how to troubleshoot a motherboard?  You’ll find the most effective ways to do that, in this guide. For instance, we will cover: How to diagnose a motherboard. … Read more

The best way to test your motherboard without a CPU is through POST testing. For POST testing, shut down your computer, remove the CPU, connect all other hardware parts, power the computer back up and look for indications. The indications that show the motherboard is working fine are beeping sound, normal functioning of LED lights, … Read more

What’s worse than realizing the motherboard you’ve purchased isn’t compatible with your PC case? It’s a next-level headache indeed.  But don’t you worry, this guide will thoroughly answer your question “how do I know if a motherboard will fit in my case” with the help of quality information, infographics, and charts. With that said, here’s … Read more

Let’s get it out there: you’re wondering what can cause a motherboard to fail. I mean really, what are the common motherboard failure causes in 2022?  Electric spikes, bad CPU/ GPU /RAM, overheating, and dust are the major reasons for a motherboard to fail. However, normal aging of the motherboard also kills it and so … Read more

Let’s get it out there: you’re on the way to installing a motherboard on the computer and wondering if you should use the standoffs. So, are motherboard standoffs necessary? Of course, motherboard standoffs are important. They help to keep a distance between your motherboard and the case. Where standoffs help to keep your computer cool … Read more