MOTHERBOARD PARTS

• Motherboard - the main component of the cpu.

  • backbone of the computer
  • integrates the hardware components in one system.
  • allows all part of the computer to receive power and communicate with one another.
• Microprocessor Socket - it is a electrical components that attaches to the printed circuit board.

  • also houses the cpu
  • central piece of a motherboard since it holds the processor (the brain of the computer)
• Random Access Memory/ RAM - usually referred as a computer chip that temporarily stores a dynamic data to enhance the performance of the computer while working.

  • RAM is volatile, it means that it loses all the data on the ram once the power is turned off.
  • When a computer is turned off properly, the data in the ram is returned in the permanent storage like flash drive
• RAM SLOT/ MEMORY SLOT - it houses the computer's memory module.
• ATX 20/24 PINS PORT - use to provide power to motherboard and other components.
• EIDE PORT - stands for ENCHANCED INTEGRTED DRIVE ELECTRONICS

  • it is the improvement of the ide
  • it is an interface used on IBM compatible computers which acts as intermediary between the computer and mass storage device.
• BIOS CHIPSET - it saves the bios info of the computer.

  • ROM is another key component of the motherboard.
  • BIOS is a collection of small programs permanently stored on it.
  • These programs are executed when the computer turns on.
  • Bios can also be stored in FEPROM, PROM, EPROM
• SOUTHBRIDGE CHIPSET - it is a computer chip, has a similar function.

  • coordinating the data flows between the processor and peripherals.
• POWER HEADER PORT/ FRONT PANEL - it is where a;; the elements present in the front of the case is connected.
• USB HEADER PORT - it is simply a connector tat ensures the USB devices are correctly connected.

  • Generally, it is located at the bottom or right side of the circuit board but depends on the type of the usb header port.
• CMOS BATTERY SOCKET - holds the CMOS battery in the motherboard.
• CMOS BATTERY - stands for Complementary Metal Oxide Subconductors.

  • it is a small battery used to power the CMOS memory.
  • The cmos battery hold the important details of the computer such as time, configuration, date, etc.
• AUDIO HEADER PORT - it is a small and rectangular shape.

  • Used to properly connect the audio header to the front case of he pc.
  • located near the microproccessor slot
  • has 9 slots
  • also labeled as hd audio, AAFP
• EXPANSION SLOT - it is a slot that allows the user to add adapter to have the computer an additional function.
• AGP PORT - stands for ACCELERATED GRAPHIC PORT, is a high speed data transfer port.

  • Used by the display adapter card that demand so much in a short period of time.
• NORTHBIDGE CHIPSET - responsible for coordination data flow between the memory, video,proccessor
• REAR PANEL/ BACK PANEL - are bridge that connects the outside and inside of your computer.

  • usually located on the left edge of the motherboard and accessible from the outside.
• ATX 4 PINS PORT - used to power up the CPU.