Lab 4: Identify Motherboard Components and Form Factors
LGA1156
1. What processor is it used with?
Known as Socket H2, the LGA 1155 CPU socket is used with Intel's “2nd Generation Core* i7/i5/i3 series”
2. What is its purpose on the motherboard?
LGA 1156 is a processor socket which connects the processor to the motherboard.
Intel H55 Chipset
1. What processor is it used with?
The Intel H55 Express Chipset is used with Intel® Core™ i7-800, Intel® Core™ i5, and Intel® Core™ i3 processors.
2. What is its purpose on the motherboard?
The H55 (Ibex Peak) is an Intel chipset designed to provide the interface for the PCI express lanes on a motherboard.
What interesting information can you find on Gigabyte GA-H55M-UD2H?
•Unique On/Off Charge delivers the best recharging capability to iPad, iPhone and iPod Touch
•3x USB power delivery for greater compatibility and extra power for USB devices
•Leading quality standard of Ultra Durable™ 3 classic technology with 2oz copper PCB design
•Innovative Smart 6 technology for smarter PC management
•Supports Intel Core™ i7/ Core™ i5/ Core™ i3 LGA1156 processors
•Dynamic Energy Saver™ 2 technology enables best energy efficiency
•2 PCI-E 2.0 x16 graphics interface(x16+x4) with ATI CrossFireX support for ultimate graphics performance
•Auto Green technology Greening your PC via Bluetooth cellphone
•Patented Dual BIOS™ technology delivering highest level failure protection
•Easy BIOS setting for GPU overclocking
•Supports 6 devices without the need for drivers to be installed before being fully operational
•Enhanced Intel HD Graphics integrated with the processor
•Integrated HDMI/ DVI/ DisplayPort interface for smoother HD video playback
•High-performance DAC with 108 dB Signal-to-Noise ratio playback quality
AMD 770 Northbridge Chipset
1. What processor is it used with?
AMD AM3 Processor Support Based on the AMD 770 chipset, the MSI 770-G45 AMD motherboard supports AMD's latest