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The motherboard seems to be missing a chip, yet the computer starts up—can you manage without it?

The motherboard seems to be missing a chip, yet the computer starts up—can you manage without it?

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BobyFresh
Junior Member
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12-07-2022, 07:19 PM
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I purchased an Amazon Resale motherboard, an Asus TUF B650-E Wi-Fi, and am currently testing it while updating the BIOS. I’ve noticed a chip missing in the bottom right corner near the I/O and SATA ports. Could you explain its purpose? Is it necessary for the system to function properly? Ideally I’d like it, but if I can skip it to save money and time, that would be fine too.
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BobyFresh
12-07-2022, 07:19 PM #1

I purchased an Amazon Resale motherboard, an Asus TUF B650-E Wi-Fi, and am currently testing it while updating the BIOS. I’ve noticed a chip missing in the bottom right corner near the I/O and SATA ports. Could you explain its purpose? Is it necessary for the system to function properly? Ideally I’d like it, but if I can skip it to save money and time, that would be fine too.

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alexFishh
Member
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12-08-2022, 02:04 AM
#2
Are you referring to the golden section? On ASUS's site this should appear correctly.
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alexFishh
12-08-2022, 02:04 AM #2

Are you referring to the golden section? On ASUS's site this should appear correctly.

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nickmill48
Member
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12-11-2022, 04:40 PM
#3
The item appears to be a bare solder pad based on the image from Amazon and ASUS.
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nickmill48
12-11-2022, 04:40 PM #3

The item appears to be a bare solder pad based on the image from Amazon and ASUS.

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pandaman06
Member
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12-14-2022, 03:14 PM
#4
Yes, there is a chip next to it, similar to the one shown.
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pandaman06
12-14-2022, 03:14 PM #4

Yes, there is a chip next to it, similar to the one shown.

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JeronimoYT
Senior Member
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12-15-2022, 08:17 PM
#5
Thanks in advance! I'll check for additional images if possible. If they're not available on the official ASUS pages, I agree you're correct.
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JeronimoYT
12-15-2022, 08:17 PM #5

Thanks in advance! I'll check for additional images if possible. If they're not available on the official ASUS pages, I agree you're correct.

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PrimePriorty
Junior Member
40
12-23-2022, 06:54 PM
#6
All images on ASUS's site feature the golden section, which should resolve any concerns. It looks as intended now.
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PrimePriorty
12-23-2022, 06:54 PM #6

All images on ASUS's site feature the golden section, which should resolve any concerns. It looks as intended now.

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_Dan__TDM__
Junior Member
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12-24-2022, 03:40 AM
#7
Also missing here is...
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_Dan__TDM__
12-24-2022, 03:40 AM #7

Also missing here is...