The major parts of Motherboard 1

Parts of Motherboard

Parts of Motherboard. What is Motherboard? Motherboard is a PCB (Printed Circuit Board) with different hardware components on it.

It’s the electric conductor of the computer, responsible of distributing current and communication on each hardware components and chipset (CPU, RAM & etc.).

Motherboard is also often called as Planar board, MOBO, MB, Mainboard, System Board, Logic Board, Base Board and Backplane Board.

Basic Motherboard Components

·         Processor Socket

·         North Bridge

·         South Bridge

·         RAM/Memory Slot x2

·         24 pin ATX Power Connector

·         I/O ( Input Output)

·         PCI express x16

·         PCI

·         SATA Connector

·         CMOS Backup Battery

These are the basic parts of the Motherboard. Later we will discuss each functions. Knowing the basic parts of the Motherboard is important for all computer users. It may not be necessary but it will give you a big advantage.

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For now, at least you know what a processor socket look like, where the 24 pin ATX Power Connector is situated. The difference between PCI and PCI express. Motherboard has two bridges the North bridge and the south bridge.What else? Your Motherboard has a tiny battery called CMOS Backup battery, the location of I/O, Memory slot and SATA connectors. Now let’s proceed to Major parts of Motherboard and its functions.

Major parts of Motherboard and their Functions

See also: Basic Components of System unit

The major parts of Motherboard are a bit overwhelming compared to its basic components. However, these will give you a better knowledge and understanding about Motherboard.

·         PCI Express x16 and x1

·         CD-IN

·         PCI

·         SPDIF

·         FDD Connector

·         CMOS Battery

·         1394 Header

·         USB Headers

·         Screw Hole

·         System Panel Connector

·         SATA 1 Connector

·         SATA 2 Connector

·         ATA IDE

·         24 Pin ATX Power Connector

·         Capacitors

·         North Bridge

·         South Bridge

·         Memory Slot

·         Type & Speed of RAM

·         Socket Name

·         CPU Socket

·         Motherboard Model (name) number

·         Jumper

·         F Audio Connector

·         4+4 Pin Auxillary ATX Power Connector

·         I/O Input/Output for Integrated Peripheral