Motherboard

• Motherboard


  • Serves as a single platform to connect all of the parts of a computer together
  • Connects the CPU, memory, hard drives, optical drives, video card, sound card, and other ports and expansion cards directly or via cables
  • Can be considered as the backbone of a computer
• Features of Motherboard

  • Supports various types of components
  • Supports a single type of CPU and few types of memories
  • Video cards, hard disks, sound cards have to be compatible with the motherboard to function properly
  • Motherboards, cases, and power supplies must be compatible to work properly together
• Popular Manufacturers of Motherboard

  • Intel
  • ASUS
  • AOpen
  • ABIT
  • Biostar
  • Gigabyte
  • MSI
• Motherboard


  • Mounted inside the case and securely attached via small screws through pre-drilled holes
  • Contains ports to connect all of the internal components
  • Provides a single socket for CPU, and one or more slots for memory
  • Provides ports to attach the floppy drive, hard drive, and optical drives via ribbon cables
  • Carries fans and a special port designed for power supply
  • Has a peripheral card slot in front to connect video cards, sound cards, and other expansion cards
  • Carries a number of ports on the left side to connect the monitor, printer, mouse, keyboard, speaker, and network cables
  • Provides USB ports to connect compatible devices in plug-in/plug-out fashion