MOTHERBOARD [pic] A motherboard is the central printed circuit board (PCB) in computers that holds many of the crucial components of the system‚while providing connectors for other peripherals. The motherboard is sometimes alternatively known as the mainboard‚ system board‚ or‚ on Apple computers‚ the logic board. History of Motherboards [pic] Before generation of Microprocessors i.e. in 1st‚ 2nd and 3rd generation computers‚ the computer was usually
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Motherboard What is motherboard The Motherboard is a main printed board that is made of sillicon. Its purpose is to connect all components and peripheral devices together‚ so that they can exchange data. There are several components that can be connected to the motherboard: cpu‚ video card‚ sound card‚ mouse‚ keyboard. These components are either connected directly‚ which means they are fitted in one of the slots on the motherboard or they are connected indirectly via some cable – USB cable‚
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Parts of Motherboard 1. Back Panel Connectors & Ports Connectors and ports for connecting the computer to external devices such as display ports‚ audio ports‚ USB ports‚ Ethernet ports‚ PS/2 ports etc. 2. PCI Slots PCI: Peripheral Component Interconnect Slot for older expansion cards such as sound cards‚ network cards‚ connector cards. See image below for a close-up view. Have been largely taken over by PCI-Express x1 slots 3. PCI Express x1 Slots Slot for modern expansion cards
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Motherboard The main board of a computer‚ usually containing the circuitry for the central processing unit‚ keyboard and monitor. PCI (Peripheral component interconnect) slot- an interconnection system between a microprocessor and attached devices in which expansion slots are spaced closely for high speed operation. 1-6 slots AGP (Accelerated graphic port)(Advanced graphic port) – an expansion slot found on many motherboards specifically designed for video graphic card. Central processing unit
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THE SUPERMICRO P4DC6 MOTHERBOARD Introduction The supermicro P4DC6 Motherboard is a server motherboard that has the most up-to-date specifications and features. The PC motherboard was first introduced in 1960‚ when Digital Equipment introduced the first minicomputer (PC). The PDP-1‚ which sold for US$120‚000‚ was the first commercial computer equipped with a keyboard and monitor. This motherboard was MUCH larger than the ones we see today. Today’s motherboards are merely one-tenth the size
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Motherboard Installation Here are the steps required to install a motherboard properly: Step 1: First thing to do is to install the faceplate. The faceplate or I/O shield is a metal plate that comes with the computer case and fits over the ports to create a well-fitting enclosure for them. A case might have several faceplates designed for several types of motherboards. Select the correct one and discard the others. Insert the faceplate in the hole at the back of the case. Step 2: Install
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The Major Motherboard Components or Parts and their Functions See all 10 photos A motherboard showing some major components THE MOTHERBOARD The main printed circuit board in a computer is known as the Motherboard. It is also known as System Board‚ Main Board or Printed Wired Board (PWB). It also sometimes abbreviated or shortened to mobo. Attached to it‚ we have numerous motherboard components that are crucial in the functioning of the computer. The motherboard acts as the connection point
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2005 The motherboard is the main circuit board of a microcomputer. The motherboard contains the connectors for attaching additional boards. Typically‚ the motherboard contains the CPU‚ BIOS‚ memory‚ mass storage interfaces‚ serial and parallel ports‚ expansion slots‚ and all the controllers required to control standard peripheral devices‚ such as the display screen‚ keyboard‚ and disk drive. Collectively‚ all these chips that reside on the motherboard are known as the motherboard ’s chipset. On
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So‚ today I have the Gigabyte GA-Z170X-Gaming G1 motherboard based on the LGA 1151 socket which allows support for Intel’s 6th generation Skylake processor for review‚ and I don’t know where to start! It has a plethora of features‚ looks stunning and compliments the new chipset’s rich connectivity. The GA-Z170X-Gaming G1 is the top of the line motherboard from the gaming series of Gigabyte. It’s one of the most feature packed motherboard that I’ve reviewed so far and offers some of the latest features
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Jose George Garcia #19166736 NT1110 Thursday PM 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®
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