Question 1

Which operating system would work best with this mother board?

Accepted Answer

The board is optimized for Windows 7, 8, and 8.1, but really you're fine running just about any operating system. You might find issues finding specific Linux drivers for it, but Linux should have drivers built in to fix that problem. I've even used the same Windows drivers on a build of Windows Tech Preview (Windows 10 beta) and they worked just fine.

Question 2

Does this motherboard have a graphics card built in or do I have to buy one and install it?  It has the monitor connections built in but when I boot it up after peicing it together - power it it up - the monitor does not turn on

Accepted Answer

It does have integrated graphics. Although not too powerful, they suffice for most mid range games. I installed this mother board and used the integrated graphics from the HDMI/DVI port for a few weeks before getting a dedicated card.

I'd suggest try changing from each of the DVI, HDMI, and VGA outputs to see if you have a bad one, or dead cord, or dead input on your monitor.

Question 3

Will Vista 64 bit work on this?  (I know, I know... but I have this OS and don't want to buy 7 or 8 right now).  The manufacturer lists XP all the way up through 8.1.. but not Vista?  Found that odd, or is Vista simply not even a thought?

Accepted Answer

Yes it will work, people just hate vista

Question 4

I bought this MB along with an AMD A6 6400K processor chip.  I planed to use it as an upgrade to a system running Windows XP.  In the past I've been able to just use the existing disk, and load any required drivers, after windows was started.  Very shortly after windows starts, it crashes.  Note that I also tried an XP distribution CD, and it also crashed shortly after windows attempted to start.

I know the HW works, I tested with a CD loaded with Ubunta, and it all worked.

Asus tech support was worse than useless.  I was told the MB supported XP, but Asus didn't provide the required drivers, and the guy could not tell me anything about getting required drivers.

So, the question is, can I get this working with XP, if so, how, and there cannot be too many details?

Accepted Answer

Sounds like a VW Bug outfitted with a camaro engine. This is also a Techquestion regarding your software not the HW.

My suggestion is Run Windows 7 or 8.1. XP isn't supported anymore.

A better upgrade would be a more current OS, one that can dupport the New HW you have.

SO the answer would be LONG RUN. NOT short distance. A computer isn't a dragster. Get a current version of windows.

If you want to run XP after install of an updated OS, run Virtual machine.

Question 5

What processor will work on this board?

Accepted Answer

I'm using an AMD A6-5400K APU with Radeon HD Graphics @ 3.6GHz

Question 6

Does this motherboard come with Secureboot enabled?

How to turn off?

Can a legacy bios be used, instead of UEFI?

Accepted Answer

idk about secureboot.  i set in bios the ide instead of uefi to install windows xp from a cdrom as it will not install uefi and it works for that os install

Question 7

How much memory can this motherboard handle?

Accepted Answer

I have 32G in it but am only using 16G currently. I am only using it as a processor and to update perifreal equipment.

Question 8

Can the AMD A6-5400K Trinity Dual-Core 3.6GHz (3.8GHz Turbo) Socket FM2 65W Desktop APU (CPU + GPU) with DirectX 11 Graphic AMD Radeon HD 7540D AD540KOKHJBOX

work with this mother board?

Can FM2 and FM2+ work together?

Accepted Answer

An FM2 processor WILL work on a FM2+ board. But an FM2+ processor is not compatible with and FM2 board.

So the AMD-A6 Trinity will work on this FM2+ board. I am running the A8-6600K Richlands which is a FM2 processor with the Asus A78M-E FM2+ board and it works fine.

You are good to go!

Question 9

what cpu's will this board support I have a 6 core amd  Phenom ?

Accepted Answer

It has a FM2+ socket for cpu  I believe most phenom are AM3 I would check your cpu socket type

Question 10

I am looking for a gaming video card that is compatible with this mother board any suggestions?

Accepted Answer

Any video card that is PCI-E x16 will work, but you have to remember to make sure your power supply matches the video card in required power

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