Motherboard

Motherboard

1. Microprocessor socket

   • allows placing and replacing the central processing unit (CPU) without soldering and locates de microprocessor

2. Chipset

   • set of chips that carries aout the communications between the microprocessor and the other components

3. RAM memory slots

   • they include clips to hold the module and is what allows RAMto be inserted into the computer.

4. ATX connector

   • join the power supply to the motherboard

5. IDE and SATA connections

   • connect the storage units to the motherboard

6. Expansion slots

   • inserting expansion cards

7. External connections

   • ports for connecting to the network

8. Chips and battery for BIOS

   • store the computer booting program