MOTHERBOARDSComputer Maintenance

Overview

The part of the computer to which every other component is connected.

Known as the heart of the computer. Most motherboards contain some built-in

components.

Form Factors

Difference is size, arrangement of components onboard, and other details.

AT, ATX, MicroATX, LPX, NLX, BTX

Motherboard Components

CPU slot/socket

Memory Slots

BIOS Chip

Chipset

AGP slot

Expansion SlotsISA PCI

PCIe

Power Connectors

Battery

Disk Drive Connectors

IDE CONNECTORS SATA CONNECTORS

FLOPPY CONNECTOR

Ports