motherboard

motherboard

1. microprocessor socket

   • For locating the microprocessor

2. chipset

   • it controls the operating mode of the board and determines its performance and characteristics

3. RAM memory slots

   • its main function is to remember the information you have in each of the applications opened on the computer

4. IDE and SATA connections

   • are the cables a types of cables used to connect and IDE connector on the motherboard to a stronger device

5. ATX connector

   • this connector joins the power supply to the motherboard through cables

6. expansion slots

   • these are for inserting expansion cards, such as the graphics card, sound car, network card...

7. external connections

   • is were network is connected, the keyboard, the mouse, headphones, USB memory cards....

8. chip and battery for BIOS

   • is a software that locates and recognises all the devices necessary to load the operating system into RAM