If I get a motherboard that doesn't have a Firewire port could I connect a Firewire cable using an adapter?
470493
put a firewire card in a empty pci slot,  they are cheap.
723687
Yes, that is possible.  Just make sure they are meant to sit beside eachother--they're usually idiot-proof.  The power supply I bought for my system had that setup, so I plugged the 20 pin and 4 pin in next to each other.  I have yet to fry anything in my computer.  With over $4k in parts, you can trust me; I would know.  :)
402562
This is an older system.  You need to find the actual motherboard manufacturer and model number.  You should then be able to find the information you need about the motherboard.  Are the specific jumpers you are concerned about?  Some of them might be obvious from looking closely.\n\nGood Luck!
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http://www.1394ta.org/About/products/computer_products.html#Storage%20Devices\n\ntry u'r luck\n\ntake it to a friend, who has a pc running win xp & having firewire port, connect u'r Ikebana Fireblaster external hard drive\n\nsee if it works ... u can then decide best
51299
Unfortunately no...you cannot convert it but you can add a USB 2.0 to your system. To do this, you will need to buy another device, a USB 2.0 PCI card. This card is then to be inserted into your system at any empty PCI slot on the motherboard.\n\nBut if i am not wrong, a motherboard that supports Pentium 4, usually have a USB 2.0 port instead of 1.0 or 1.1.
16094
You do need both. The power supply you have is a later version of the ATX form factor. Basically, your power supply has more pins because it's made with the later standard. Your motherboard is probably fairly old and/or basic. In any case, you should be able to plug the 24-pin plug into the the 20-pin socket without a problem (it should only fit one way). If you don't feel comfortable doing this, there are adapters available. Here is a link to buy one:\n\nhttp://www.newegg.com/Product/Product.asp?Item=N82E16812101122
302502
It's easy, you have to read the manual. To know if a VGA and the Motherboard matches or matches to other parts is a matter of trial and error. It is impossible to do that conviniently, if you're just trying to assemble computer, so usually you should just read the manual and find if there is known incompatibility list there (usually there is).\n\nLet the factory do the work for you.
654502
if they both have an ethernet port (this looks like an oversized phone line) then you can connect them together with a special ethernet cable called a cross over cable. this can be obtained at your local computer store, or maybe bestbuy. this is a fast way, it can also be done by a direct firewire link, or an oldfashioned serial link(very slow) or through a network switch/hub/router. this also uses a regular ethernet cable, and any of the hardware mentioned above.
902578
if the motherboard you are switching out is vastly different, It will not work, and even if its similar your better off re-installing windows, but if its identical, there will be no problems(any that I've ever found yet anyway)
227191
I'm sorry, but there's not enough information here for me to do that. I'd need to know the exact make and model of the motherboard. But... are you sure you mean jumper settings? Jumpers are little pieces of plastic that connect two posts on the motherboard, you have to physically move them to change settings, it wouldn't happen on accident. Regardless, to do anything more we will need to know the make and model.
722682
Firewire is a connection just like USB.\nFirewire also known as IEEE1394 which is normally used when you want to connect your video camera to your pc etc.\n\nI recommend to have at least 512mb ram (although 256mb is enough)I recommend 512mb because if you want to do some video editing 512mb is the minimum\n\nYou can get a IEEE1394 card that connects in the PCI slot of your motherboard.
585873
Either call a teechnical knowledgeble person or open the cabinet and see what chipset is specified on you notherboard. If u dont understand just write down the number on the chipset of ur board and mail me. I will tell u which board it is and which drivers u require.
861121
go to the website of the motherboard manufacturer and download drivers
525604
The black wires go to ground. Your motherboard is not designed to be used with a standard case that has separate connectors for the front panel. Most motherboards have a gnd next to the signal pin for the return.
985923
It's very dangerous if you don,t know wath you do. You need to  go on your bios to upgrade it. But make sure is that you realy need. If there is a pan of electricity in the time you do it, you will need another pc with the same chipset to arrange that.
915692
yes or you can use firewire in some cases
619923
Yes, the Firewire 800 has a 9 pin connector. You can also find the firewire 400 to 800 connector if you need to transition between the two.\n\nAs you might expect, the 800 is backward compatible with 400 speeds. There is very little much difference between the two.\n\nThe extra pins are for more power and bigger data path.