Tuesday, 5 April 2016
AMD Motherboards
AMD Motherboards
For fans of AMD, there is no substitute for their products. If you’re building a new
computer or upgrading your current PC, then you will want to start by selecting the
right AMD motherboard. As a leader in technology, Newegg has relationships with
all the well-known manufacturers of AMD motherboards, like ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte,
Asrock and more. So not only will you †nd the motherboard that matches you AMD
chipset, you’ll also have your pick of exciting technologies that these manufacturers
have created for your AMD needs. Check out Newegg’s impressive selection now!
Choose the Right Size for Your AMD Motherboard
AMD motherboards come in all the popular sizes to †t any typical case, including
ATX, E-ATX, micro ATX, and iTX AMD motherboards. Choosing the correct size for
your motherboard is a crucial decision since di†erent sizes o†er di†erent
advantages. Larger AMD motherboards, like the E-ATX form factor, may provide
more expansion and memory slots. On the other hand, a smaller AMD
motherboard, like the iTX form factor, will †t in space-saving cases while sacri†cing
expandability.
Harness the Power of AMD Motherboards
Whether your CPU chipset is AM3+, FM2+, or AM1, Newegg has the AMD MB you’re
looking for. You will also †nd all of the popular models, such as the AMD 760G,
AMD 970, AMD 990FX, AMD A88, and AMD A68 motherboards. Finally, you will
appreciate that many of these mobos support unique AMD technologies such as
Cross†re, which work with speci†c AMD video cards to help boost performance.
This is especially important for gamers and video editors who want to use more
than one AMD graphics processor. Regardless of your AMD chipset and computer
case form factor, †nding the perfect AMD motherboard for your speci†c use case
won’t be a problem at Newegg. Find the right AMD MB at the right price every time
at Newegg!
For fans of AMD, there is no substitute for their products. If you’re building a new
computer or upgrading your current PC, then you will want to start by selecting the
right AMD motherboard. As a leader in technology, Newegg has relationships with
all the well-known manufacturers of AMD motherboards, like ASUS, MSI, Gigabyte,
Asrock and more. So not only will you †nd the motherboard that matches you AMD
chipset, you’ll also have your pick of exciting technologies that these manufacturers
have created for your AMD needs. Check out Newegg’s impressive selection now!
Choose the Right Size for Your AMD Motherboard
AMD motherboards come in all the popular sizes to †t any typical case, including
ATX, E-ATX, micro ATX, and iTX AMD motherboards. Choosing the correct size for
your motherboard is a crucial decision since di†erent sizes o†er di†erent
advantages. Larger AMD motherboards, like the E-ATX form factor, may provide
more expansion and memory slots. On the other hand, a smaller AMD
motherboard, like the iTX form factor, will †t in space-saving cases while sacri†cing
expandability.
Harness the Power of AMD Motherboards
Whether your CPU chipset is AM3+, FM2+, or AM1, Newegg has the AMD MB you’re
looking for. You will also †nd all of the popular models, such as the AMD 760G,
AMD 970, AMD 990FX, AMD A88, and AMD A68 motherboards. Finally, you will
appreciate that many of these mobos support unique AMD technologies such as
Cross†re, which work with speci†c AMD video cards to help boost performance.
This is especially important for gamers and video editors who want to use more
than one AMD graphics processor. Regardless of your AMD chipset and computer
case form factor, †nding the perfect AMD motherboard for your speci†c use case
won’t be a problem at Newegg. Find the right AMD MB at the right price every time
at Newegg!
Tuesday, 2 February 2016
How To Install a Network Interface Card (NIC)
A network interface card (NIC) is easy to install. The only considerations for installation are that you have an available slot and that the NIC is designed for the slot type you have. Most PCs use a PCI or a PCIe ("e" for express) slot for a NIC. Older PCs used an ISA slot; which is now obsolete. Check that you have an available slot and the slot type, before purchasing a NIC.
Caution:Please read our safety information before attempting any testing or repairs.
Before installing the network interface card, unplug the PC to avoid an electrical shock hazard. Exercise caution as there are sharp edges on a PC and its components. Always wear a static electricity discharge strap when working with your PC's components to avoid damaging your PC. Always follow the manufacturer's instructions that were supplied with your modem.
- Unplug the PC
- Remove the cover
- Remove the cover plate adjacent to the slot for your NIC
- Align the NIC over the slot with the jack facing toward the outside of the PC
- Set the NIC into the slot and press down firmly. Make sure the mounting bracket is properly aligned with any slot that might be present. It may be necessary to gently rock the card from end to end to secure it in the slot. The gold contacts at the bottom of the NIC should nearly or completely disappear into the slot. The card should be level and straight.
- Secure the NIC mounting bracket to the case with a screw (or replace the securing mechanism your case uses.
- Replace the cover
- Plug in the PC
- Plug in the ethernet wire to the RJ-45 jack and plug the other end into the your DSL modem, hub, router or if using a crossover wire, directly to another PC.
That completes the hardware installation, next you will need to start the computer and complete the software installation. Your NIC should have come with a disk which contains the appropriate drivers.
Follow the manufacturer's instructions for installing the software. Windows will detect the NIC and start the hardware wizard; simply follow the prompts. Some manufacturers require you to cancel the hardware wizard and complete the installation using their own installation instructions.
To connect your PC to a local area network, you will have to configure your operating system software. In Windows, use the Network Wizard or read our article on the topic.
How to install and configure a network card in Windows 7
If you want to add your computer to a network or a network device like a router then you need to install or configure your network card. Every new computer and motherboard you buy nowadays has a built in network port known as RJ45 socket. If you have an older computer or a motherboard that does not have a built in RJ45 socket then your only option is to add a PCI or USB network card if you wish to connect to a network. For this guide i will assume that you do not have a network card installed. If you already have a network card then you can skip step 1 to 3.
Step 1: Install a network card. This could be PCI card or USB network card adaptor.
If you are installing a PCI card you need to open your computer case and push the PCI network card into an empty PCI slot. It is quite simple and straight forward. If you are using a USB network adaptor you simply need to plug it into an empty USB port.
Step 2: Install the device driver for the network card. Windows will detect that you have installed a new hardware. In most cases it will install the drivers automatically. If not, you need to install the drivers manually from the CD supplied with the network card. I am using Windows 7 operating system to demonstrate each step. If you are using Windows Vista the steps will be very similar. If you are using Windows XP it will be slightly different sofollow this guide instead.
Step 3: After the drivers have been installed successfully you can see a network card listed under windows device manager. To go to the device manager click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Device Manager.
You will see a network card listed under the device manager similar to the image below:
Step 4: Go to network sharing center by clicking Start -> Control panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center. As you can see from the image below the computer name tiger is connected to a network and has access to the Internet. This indicates that our network card is installed correctly and managed to get connection to our network. In this case it is connected to a ADSL router.
Step 5: Check your local area connections by clicking on change adaptor settings link on the left side of Network and Sharing center. You will get an icon similar to below:
Step 6: Double click on Local Area Connection icon which will display your LAN status. It shows the network connection duration, the speed of the connection, number of bytes sent and received etc.
Step 7: Click Details to see the Network connection details. You will see some very import connection details. Inside the red highlighted area you will see DHCP Enable is set to Yes and your IP Address listed. DHCP means (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Basically its a feature built into most Routers or server operating systems which automatically assigns an IP address to the client computer. In our case the Router is the DHCP server and our computer is the client. Please note the dynamic IP address assigned by a DHCP server is random and can change next time you reboot your computer or the router.
Step 8: Close the Network connection details. Click Properties -> (on Network area connections status) -> Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) -> Properties. As you can see everything is set to automatic. This means the DHCP server assigns everything automatically as mentioned above.
Step 9: If you have many computers on a network i.e. your Desktop PC, Your Laptop, and your PS3 console its a good idea to fix the IP Address for each device. This is called static IP address. By fixing the IP address you can easily identify each computer on the network. This is what i will do below. I will choose my IP address as 192.168.0.100. The subnet mask will be automatically set to 255.255.255.0. Default gateway is 192.168.0.1. The gateway IP address is normally the IP address of your router. Preferred DNS server is also the IP Address of your router, although you can use other DNS server like Open DNS IP address.
Step 10: You can now check if the static settings have taken effect by clicking on Detailson Local Area connection status as you have done on Step 6. Finally you will see all the settings that you have made in the previous step has taken effect. You will notice that the DHCP enable is set to No, as we have set each value manually.
That’s it, you have managed to install and configure your network device successfully. You have also learned how to use dynamic and static IP Address to connect to a network.
Step 1: Install a network card. This could be PCI card or USB network card adaptor.
If you are installing a PCI card you need to open your computer case and push the PCI network card into an empty PCI slot. It is quite simple and straight forward. If you are using a USB network adaptor you simply need to plug it into an empty USB port.
| PCI Network card : | USB Network Adaptor: |
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Step 3: After the drivers have been installed successfully you can see a network card listed under windows device manager. To go to the device manager click Start -> Control Panel -> System and Security -> Device Manager.
You will see a network card listed under the device manager similar to the image below:
Step 4: Go to network sharing center by clicking Start -> Control panel -> Network and Internet -> Network and Sharing Center. As you can see from the image below the computer name tiger is connected to a network and has access to the Internet. This indicates that our network card is installed correctly and managed to get connection to our network. In this case it is connected to a ADSL router.
Step 5: Check your local area connections by clicking on change adaptor settings link on the left side of Network and Sharing center. You will get an icon similar to below:
Step 6: Double click on Local Area Connection icon which will display your LAN status. It shows the network connection duration, the speed of the connection, number of bytes sent and received etc.
Step 7: Click Details to see the Network connection details. You will see some very import connection details. Inside the red highlighted area you will see DHCP Enable is set to Yes and your IP Address listed. DHCP means (Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol). Basically its a feature built into most Routers or server operating systems which automatically assigns an IP address to the client computer. In our case the Router is the DHCP server and our computer is the client. Please note the dynamic IP address assigned by a DHCP server is random and can change next time you reboot your computer or the router.
Step 8: Close the Network connection details. Click Properties -> (on Network area connections status) -> Internet protocol version 4 (TCP/IPv4) -> Properties. As you can see everything is set to automatic. This means the DHCP server assigns everything automatically as mentioned above.
Step 9: If you have many computers on a network i.e. your Desktop PC, Your Laptop, and your PS3 console its a good idea to fix the IP Address for each device. This is called static IP address. By fixing the IP address you can easily identify each computer on the network. This is what i will do below. I will choose my IP address as 192.168.0.100. The subnet mask will be automatically set to 255.255.255.0. Default gateway is 192.168.0.1. The gateway IP address is normally the IP address of your router. Preferred DNS server is also the IP Address of your router, although you can use other DNS server like Open DNS IP address.
Step 10: You can now check if the static settings have taken effect by clicking on Detailson Local Area connection status as you have done on Step 6. Finally you will see all the settings that you have made in the previous step has taken effect. You will notice that the DHCP enable is set to No, as we have set each value manually.
That’s it, you have managed to install and configure your network device successfully. You have also learned how to use dynamic and static IP Address to connect to a network.
How to Install Network Interface Card in Desktop Computer
You have a network interface card (sometimes called an Ethernet Card), but it is not installed in the computer. The installation steps below can be used for most models of PCs.
Steps
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1Installing Network Card
- First step is to read the users guide and familiarize yourself with the new card.
- Power down PC and remove the AC power cord.
- Open the computer case.
- Find an available Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slot on the motherboard and remove slot insert if one exists.
- Carefully remove the network card from its static-proof plastic envelope, and slide it into the slot.
- Seat the card in the slot firmly with gentle pressure along the length of the card, especially right about the slot itself.
- Snugly, screw the card to the computer frame, but do not over tighten.
- Close the computer case.
- Plug your computer in and power it up.
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2Follow this procedure to verify Windows XP recognizes the new card.
- Click Start, then click Control Panel.
- In Category View (vs. Classic View) click Performance and Maintenance.
- Click "System" icon at bottom of window.
- Click the Hardware tab.
- Click the Device Manager button.
- Double-click Network Adapters.
- Beneath it should appear the name of your Ethernet card.
- Next, double click the name of your Ethernet adapter.
- If the text in the "Device Status" box says "This device is working properly.", then you successfully installed the card and are finished.
- If the text in the "Device status" box doesn't say "This device is working properly.", then write down on a piece of paper what it says and continue with next step.
- Click the Troubleshoot. Button and follow instructions.
How to Install Nic Card
In this article, you will learn how to remove and install a NIC Card where NIC stands for Network Interface Card. This card is found on the motherboard of a computer and as its name says, it is used to connect to the internet.
Steps
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1Open the PC case. The power should be off when you do this.
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2Ensure that you have an antistatic wrist strap attached to your wrist and grounded to the PC when working with it.
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3Remove the strap before you switch on the power.
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4Now take the NIC card and install it into one of the PCI slots by aligning the guide notches with the PCI slot.
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5Press straight down with gentle pressure until the card snugly fits into the PCI slot.
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6Secure the card with a single screw used to attach the card to the PC.
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7Check the card whether it moves from its position. If it does, it could damage itself when the PC is turned on.
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8Close the PC case and turn on the power.
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9Check if the internet works or not. If not then check the connections and repeat the above steps.
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