Display chipsets communicate with video display devices and have different features for connecting to different types of devices. Consider the limitations of your current display and choose a chipset based on your needs, such as for TV or high-end visual media work. Measuring resolution in pixels per inch is more accurate than DPI. A display […]
The motherboard is the central component of a computer that connects all parts together. The chipset, made up of the north and south bridge, controls hardware interaction and signal prioritization. The Northbridge connects the processor, memory, and graphics system, while the Southbridge controls everything else. Updating chipset drivers can improve computer speed. The motherboard, or […]
A Linux chipset is hardware designed to run on a Linux system. Using non-Linux hardware can cause problems. Linux is an open-source version of UNIX, and Red Hat, Debian, and Ubuntu are types of Linux. Chipsets are circuitry in hardware devices and motherboards are the main processing chipset in a computer. Finding Linux drivers for […]
A chipset socket is where a computer’s CPU chip is installed on the motherboard. The socket allows communication between the chip and other components. Intel’s ZIF innovation made swapping chips easier. Different sockets accept different processor families and vary in pins, arrangement, and voltage. Slot-based connections were used in the 1990s but were expensive and […]
MSI manufactures chipsets for computers and computer parts, including motherboards, graphics cards, and wireless internet cards. Chipsets power specific functions in a computer and can be found in non-MSI branded computers. Knowing the motherboard chipset can help determine compatible hardware and software. MSI is the third largest motherboard manufacturer in the world and originated in […]
Bluetooth technology allows wireless communication between electronic devices within a short distance. Devices need a Bluetooth chipset, which includes a wireless transceiver and software. Bluetooth ASICs are customizable and use less power than chipsets. Bluetooth was developed by Ericsson in 1994 and is managed by a special interest group. Bluetooth® technology allows electronic devices to […]
A WLAN chipset is a hardware device that allows a computer to connect to a wireless network and can refer to the chipboard inside the WLAN hardware unit. WLAN chipsets include wireless cards, routers, and signal boosters. Companies that manufacture WLAN chipsets include Netgear, D-Link, Broadcom, and ASUS. WLANs allow computers to connect wirelessly and […]
Chipset drivers are small computer files that allow an operating system to recognize and work with a motherboard. They are usually included in the OS installation, but motherboard manufacturers also provide specific drivers for optimal functionality. Drivers are software that help an OS work with devices or components connected to a computer. The motherboard acts […]
To identify a computer’s chipset, use the hardware manager or look for manufacturer marks on the board. Chipsets consist of multiple chips, including processing chips like GPUs and CPUs. Chipset companies include AMD, Intel, VIA, and NVidia. Identifying a chipset helps find the correct drivers and firmware. Hardware specialists can also help identify a chipset […]
SATA is a popular interface that connects computer motherboards to mass storage hardware. It offers advantages over PATA, including faster transfer speeds and fewer cables. SATA requires a 15-pin power connector and has had three revisions, with the latest supporting up to 6GBps transfer speeds. A SATA chipset, otherwise known as Serial Advanced Technology Attachment […]
An audio chipset is the hardware assembly containing circuitry for a sound card. It can be identified by a sticker or manufacturer’s name etched into the chip. Advanced sound cards have more complicated circuit boards and require correct drivers. Some computers have an integrated audio chipset on the motherboard. Common manufacturers include AMD, Soundblaster, Realtek, […]
An integrated chipset is a chip built into a motherboard that can refer to graphics or general processors. It is less powerful than a separate card for graphics-intensive applications. Integrated audio devices are also common. An integrated chipset is generally a term used when referring to computers to refer to a type of chip that […]
A chipset is a collection of microchips designed to perform specific functions in electronic devices, such as computers and smartphones. They can provide special features and are often optimized for specific hardware. Chipsets are designed and manufactured by a few specialized companies and can be found in many different types of electronic devices. A chipset […]
A chipset heat sink is used to cool and protect the Northbridge chip on a computer’s motherboard, which controls the overall speed of the CPU. It may be needed in newer computers or by those overclocking their CPU, and can be smaller than a CPU heat sink. A chipset heat sink is a device installed […]
USB is a standard interface for communication between computers and peripherals, implemented by USB chipsets. USB 2.0 increased bandwidth to 480 Mbps. USB chipsets are used in standalone bridge controllers and USB hubs. Peripherals on the slave side of a USB connection also use USB chipsets. The Universal Serial Bus (USB) is an interface standard […]
VGA is a standard for color resolution in video display hardware. A VGA chipset is a display hardware with one or more VGA connectors. VGA technology connects most computer monitors to video cards. A video card configures a computer to display graphics. VGA rules provide manufacturers with specifications for VGA hardware connectors. Adapters can be […]
A wireless chipset allows devices to communicate with other wireless-enabled devices, found in computers and other wireless products. WLAN cards and external adapters contain a wireless chipset, allowing computers to connect to wireless networks. USB devices, such as external wireless network cards, can also use a wireless USB chipset. Wireless routers act as a bridge […]
A graphics chipset powers a graphics card, which interprets graphic signals from the motherboard and sends them to the monitor. Chipsets are identified by model number and manufacturer, and can be designed for different quality demands and input connector options. Graphics cards with advanced features require more system resources and may have their own RAM. […]
A CPU processes computer functions while a chipset allows it to interact with other parts. CPUs have shrunk over time, while chipsets have increased in speed and consist of a northbridge and southbridge. Together, they allow for interaction between the user and software. A central processing unit (CPU) is the part of the computer that […]
