Motherboard
A motherboard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer. It connects and allows communication between the CPU, RAM, storage, GPU, power supply, and peripheral devices. It also houses the chipset, which controls data flow between components. 🧩 1. Key Components on a Motherboard Component Function CPU Socket Holds the processor (e.g., LGA1700 for Intel, AM5 for AMD) RAM Slots (DIMM) Install system memory (DDR3/4/5) Chipset (PCH) Manages communication between CPU, RAM, storage, USB, etc. Power Connectors ATX 24-pin (main), 8-pin (CPU), others for GPU PCIe Slots For GPUs, SSDs, sound/network cards M.2 / SATA Ports For SSDs and HDDs BIOS/UEFI Chip Firmware that initializes hardware and loads the OS VRMs (Voltage Regulator Modules) Regulate power to CPU...
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