Question 1

I know it sounds goofy, but will this board combo run XP ok? I have a tower that does NOT go online, but don't want to spend the money for updated programs that still run fine on XP, but would like to speed the system up...

Accepted Answer

One thing is that you may need to be cautious to perform an upgrade of this nature.
If I understand correctly, you have:
Tower that does not go online, hard drive which has XP installed.

You are intending:
Replace CPU/Motherboard to speed up the system.

However, particularly with the older systems, Windows is all configured and ready to go for a particular processor. If you swap out the CPU and Motherboard, Windows may not boot correctly into the same install, as the way in which the computer processes tasks is different.

Recommendation:
The cost of CPU/Motherboard, in this case, is a very good price compared to traditional computer setups, at the cost of not being super fast. I have the AMD 5350, and it functions just fine for my needs as a low powered server. However, if you are looking to increase the speed of your computer, it may be easier to not have to fiddle with the innards, and look for a budget PC which is either brand new or lightly used, and is not too old. I don't have the specifics of what you are shopping for, only that Newegg emailed me that you were looking for feedback on the Motherboard. Please also note that Windows XP had ended its extended support lifecycle earlier this year - meaning no support from Microsoft in case anything goes wrong in your system.

Question 2

Does this board have an on-board USB 3.0 header? It's not mentioned in the description, but the picture seems to show one.

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Yes, it does. On most Newegg pages, there is a "product page" link that takes you to the manufacturer's page for the listed product. This is also helpful when Newegg's listings do not have enough information.

Question 3

This board says "no onboard video" but appears to have d-sub, hdmi and dvi connections. If I use it with an AMD APU, will it have video without using a video card?

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This board requires a chip that had the video chipset built in the CPU similar to a APU. Of course you could add a better card if you wish over the on-board. However, you cannot use with a AMD APU CPU. The sockets are different and this takes socket AM1. The AMD Athlon 5350 Kabini Quad-Core has Radeon R3 video built in and will work with this board. There is a Athlon 5370 with Radeon HD 8400 but you should check with Asus that the 5370 will work with this board as its a better chip than the 5350. Good luck!

Question 4

Does this motherboard have built-in Wi-Fi?

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While using this budget board for over three years, I've never come across the feature in the BIOS settings nor does ASUS list it as one.

Question 5

Will this cpu work with this mother board AMD A4-6300 Richland Dual-Core 3.7 GHz Socket FM2 65W AD6300OKHLBOX Desktop Processor AMD Radeon HD?

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The answer is in your question.  You ask if a socket FM2 processor will work in a socket AM1 motherboard....no....   It would be best to fit a socket AM1 processor into a socket AM1 motherboard.

Question 6

will this motherboard be compatible with amd fx 4350 vishera quad core 4.2ghz?

Accepted Answer

I don't think the FX 4350 will work with any AMD AM1 architecture, but I'm pretty sure it will work with AM3+ architectures. AM1 is for budget and low-power applications such as HTPC usage and starter PCs (but packs a lot of power for low to midrange gaming). The FX 4350 is a mid-range CPU. I believe AM1 only accepts one of four APUs designated for it.  Might want to double-check.

Question 7

do i need to purchase screws?

Accepted Answer

Hello,

Thank you for contacting us in regards to your question.

The required screws are usually included with computer cases. The screws are usually not included with motherboards.

Thank you, 
Newegg Support

Question 8

Does this board come with the cpu?

Accepted Answer

The board does not come with a CPU.

Question 9

Do you lose main PCIE lane speed when you fill both of the x1 slots under it? Figured i'd ask before I go and purchase and use a dedicated 1 slot gpu, and 2 pcie x1 sata connectors in the other slots.

Accepted Answer

I think the AM1M-A supports four PCIe 2.0 lanes. Although there is an x16 slot and 2 x1 slots,  four lanes are all that will be used. So if you fill both x1 slots, there will be two lanes leftover for the x16 slot. Might want to look up bandwidth specifications for PCIe 2.0 and determine what your cards require. I haven't personally benchmarked PCIe lane speed under use, and I don't put GPU cards in x1 slots. Hope this helps.

Question 10

Does this board have a built in parallel port (db25) connector? I dont see it in the pics but its listed on specs

Accepted Answer

What is listed in the specs is the internal I/O connector or header for a parallel port. If your looking for one ready to go on the back it does not, however you can find a slot plate for it easy enough. They run anywhere from $3-10 for most of them, and you can get normal or low profile brackets depending on your needs.

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