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Architecture and Motherboard Identification. Form Factor. WTX. Bady AT. LPX. ITX. Flex-ATX Macro -ATX. BTX. ATX. NLX. Manufacturer. CPU Socket or Slot. Ordinary Holder. 286. 386. Some- 486. Socket 7. Zero Insertion Force - ZIF. Socket's. Socket 2. Socket 1. Super Socket 7.
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Form Factor WTX Bady AT LPX ITX
Flex-ATX Macro -ATX BTX ATX NLX
CPU Socket or Slot Ordinary Holder 286 386 Some- 486
Socket 7 Zero Insertion Force - ZIF Socket's Socket 2 Socket 1 Super Socket 7
Slot 1 AGP
Chip Set • Chip’s work together to perform a function • Helping Microprocessor access memory • Update a display • Mounted on a single circuit board
PCI Slot • Peripheral Component Interface bus. • 32 bit expansion bus widely used pc & Mac. • A socket for adapters in motherboard equipped with a PCI bus.
BIOS • Initialization programs/Software stored in ROM • During startup time check the system & hardware to run the software
AGP Slot • Separate data path for display adapter
40 pin connector connect hard disk and motherboard • Primary IDE connector • Secondary IDE Connector
Battery • Prevents unique information being lost with the power is turned off, also maintain the external clock time.
Floppy Connector • Connect floppy drive cable with Motherboard • Color Black, near the IDE connector
Power Connector • AT and ATX are the common types • ATX have 20 pin power cable form the power supply
Memory Module Socket • Motherboard has dual inline memory module sockets. • BIOS automatically detects types & size of memory
Memory Slots SIMMs 30 pin SIMMs 72 pin DIMMs 168 pin
CPU Fan Connector • The fan top of the microprocessor to keep it cool. • Available in 3 pin connector to fan
PS/2 Keyboard & Mouse Connector • 5 pin female connector in back side of computer • Purple is keyboard color green is mouse
COM Port • First Two Serial Ports call COM Ports
Universal Serial Bus port, transferring data at rate of 12Mbps • Can connect or disconnect with out shutting down
AMR • Audio Modem Riser – Analog I/O • Plug in Riser card