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08-13-2005, 03:29 PM
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How do I find out the specs on a used motherboard?
I am trying to help a friend upgrade a computer that was built by someone else. I am new to computer building and I need to be able to figure out what memory and video cards would be compatible to add to this. The RAM that is in it already is one stick with a label on it that reads "MY-DK128MP2100" - when the computer is on it says it has 96 MB of RAM. The computer has an AMD Duron 1200 MHz CPU and two Seagate 40 GB ATA hard drives. I thought the motherboard would have a name and model number on it so I could use that information to track down compatible parts, but I didn't see anything. It looks like it has 3 PCI slots but I am not totally familiar with what all the different kind of slots look like. Can anyone help?
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08-13-2005, 03:38 PM
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well if it boots up shouldnt the display show what it is? like the ASUS mobo usually has the ASUS logo popup when u start it (and when u enter bios)
wouldnt it also show when the comp is going through its prestart up list thing? when like it shows... ummm well before the windows load screen.
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08-13-2005, 03:40 PM
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ur ram is MY-DK128MP2100 DDR KINGSTON 128MB PC2100 266MHZ
so something is wrong if its reading 96mb |
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08-13-2005, 04:22 PM
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Not necessarily - it may have onboard video using 32mb of it.
http://www.belarc.com/free_download.html |
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08-13-2005, 08:47 PM
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belarc is the one i use to look at whats in the pc, not let me down yet, i keep a copy on a floppy
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08-15-2005, 06:02 AM
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how does belarc compare with everest?
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08-15-2005, 11:00 AM
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They both give you system information. I heard Belarc is a little easier to use.
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08-15-2005, 11:07 AM
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Belarc gives you a full readout without sub-headings like Everest. Belarc also displays all the Product keys/installation keys for all your software. I think Everest only shows the Product Key for the OS.
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08-15-2005, 11:09 AM
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I find the Belarc one a no-nonsense, one-click does all, great program.
Always handy to keep a copy of it around. |
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08-26-2005, 10:50 PM
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Thanks very much. I downloaded the Belarc program and have used it several times now. Very handy!
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