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Have trouble with your motherboard?

Have trouble with your motherboard?

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iDeadlyRekt
Member
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01-28-2016, 11:20 AM
#1
i’m just starting out and got ideas from many youtubers. we all had tight budgets, so i bought parts mainly from ebay to find the best prices online. here’s what i’ve got so far: an i5 3570k from lenovo k430, an xm3 ddr3 1333 600w with 80+ bronze psu, and an hd audio setup plus usb3 and connectors on the motherboard. i’m having trouble figuring out the front panel, setting up hd audio, and connecting usb devices. i can handle newer boards but this one is a bit tricky—any tips would be super helpful!
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iDeadlyRekt
01-28-2016, 11:20 AM #1

i’m just starting out and got ideas from many youtubers. we all had tight budgets, so i bought parts mainly from ebay to find the best prices online. here’s what i’ve got so far: an i5 3570k from lenovo k430, an xm3 ddr3 1333 600w with 80+ bronze psu, and an hd audio setup plus usb3 and connectors on the motherboard. i’m having trouble figuring out the front panel, setting up hd audio, and connecting usb devices. i can handle newer boards but this one is a bit tricky—any tips would be super helpful!

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TheDeath_Pro
Member
128
02-15-2016, 03:33 PM
#2
Old boards might lack those headers such as USB 3, while others should follow standard specifications.
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TheDeath_Pro
02-15-2016, 03:33 PM #2

Old boards might lack those headers such as USB 3, while others should follow standard specifications.

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morhelle
Junior Member
2
02-20-2016, 12:55 AM
#3
Skip the content I shared. Check the site instead: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/596175...=51#manual
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morhelle
02-20-2016, 12:55 AM #3

Skip the content I shared. Check the site instead: https://www.manualslib.com/manual/596175...=51#manual

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ninty99
Member
107
02-21-2016, 11:25 AM
#4
That’s the result you received, but the motherboard lacks standard USB 3, USB, and HD audio ports. I think I’ll manage without them.
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ninty99
02-21-2016, 11:25 AM #4

That’s the result you received, but the motherboard lacks standard USB 3, USB, and HD audio ports. I think I’ll manage without them.

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DEYKZWAG
Junior Member
16
02-21-2016, 07:57 PM
#5
This board is tailored for Lenovo's IdealCentre K430 desktop, making it only partially compatible with standard ATX systems. The front panel connector is exclusive to Lenovo, which helps them maintain control over their motherboards. Dell also uses a comparable approach, just in case.
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DEYKZWAG
02-21-2016, 07:57 PM #5

This board is tailored for Lenovo's IdealCentre K430 desktop, making it only partially compatible with standard ATX systems. The front panel connector is exclusive to Lenovo, which helps them maintain control over their motherboards. Dell also uses a comparable approach, just in case.