If you've just installed a new motherboard, but your system won't start afterward...

There are a few things to try. If the computer doesn't even POST (beep once to indicate a successful power-on self test), make sure the RAM is fully seated. Also, check that every cable is connected where it should be.

For example, it's easy to incorrectly hook up the small, black connectors from the case's front panel, which lead to things such as the reset switch and the hard drive LED (light-emitting diode). Study the diagram in the motherboard's users manual to ensure these are situated properly.

Windows Vista System Requirements

Microsoft has put the first service pack for its new super soar away Vista operating system, which has not even made it onto the consumer market, on the "fast track". 

That is to say, it is hurrying up to fix it. According to APC.mag, Monsignor Vole is planning the service pack for the operating system for the second half of this year. 

Vista SP1 is code named "Fiji", presumably after a pretty looking island which is paralyzed by coups. In a statement regarding the service pack Microsoft admits that Vista has "high impact" problems. 

We assume that this is not because Vista fails to perform after it is dropped out of an aircraft and is probably a euphemism. This week it is calling for its chums, customers and partners to actively test Fiji and provide feedback

Windows Vista has modest minimum system requirements that everyone with a system from within the last 5 years should have no problem meeting. Simply adding more system memory (RAM) is the most anyone with a less than 5 year old system should have to do to meet them. The most noticeable change with Windows Vista will be the new Aero interface and for that you will need an Aero-capable DirectX 9-class graphics card. This is what the majority of older systems will need upgrades for. Since this is one of the main reasons to get Windows Vista just about everyone should avoid the Vista Home Basic and Vista Standard Editions since neither supports the new Aero interface. The various editions of Windows Vista can make a purchasing decision rather confusing. 

Basic Home User (Internet + Email) - Vista Home Basic
General Home User - Vista Home Premium
Gamer - Vista Home Premium or Vista Ultimate
Small Business User - Vista Business or Vista Ultimate
Corporate IT - Vista Enterprise

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