Why Serial?
Understand why new busses like PCI Express, USB and Serial ATA are using serial communication instead of parallel.
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Explosive Motherboards
Learn more about capacitors on the motherboard that leak or even explode.
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AMR, CNR and ACR slots
Learn what are the AMR, CNR and ACR slots found on motherboards.
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Computer Port Extension
With Computer Port Extension you can put plugs that are originally at the back of the PC on the front of your PC.
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BIOS Backup
Learn how to backup the BIOS of your PC to recover it later if your PC is attacked by a virus or in the event of a bad BIOS upgrade.
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Recovering Dead Motherboards Killed by the CIH Virus
Learn how to reprogram BIOS chips erased by the CIH (a.k.a. Chernobyl or Spacefiller) virus. The describe procedure can also be used to recover your BIOS in the case of a bad BIOS upgrade.
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Deciphering the BIOS Serial Number
Learn how to decode the BIOS serial number and find out informations like the motherboard manufacturer, chipset and BIOS date.
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Who Are the Biggest Board Manufacturers?
Some data about the motherboard market.