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    The document discusses the history and evolution of motherboard form factors over time. It provides details on common motherboard form factors including Full-AT, Baby-AT, LPX, Full-ATX, Mini-ATX, and NLX. Key differences between older AT motherboards and newer ATX motherboards are also outlined related to the keyboard connector, power connector, and component layout/placement.

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    Motherboard

    It is also known as the


    mb, mainboard, mobo,
    mobd, backplane
    board, planar board, or
    system board. The
    Motherboard is a printed
    circuit that is the
    foundation of a computer
    and allows the CPU, RAM,
    and all other computer
    hardware components to
    function with each other.
    Below is a graphic
    illustration of the ASUS
    P5AD2-E motherboard and
    some basic explanations
    of each of the major
    portions of the
    motherboard.

    The motherboard is the


    main component found in
    PC and Macintosh
    computers. The motherboard is what allows various hardware components to transfer
    information to each other. As computers advanced, so did motherboards; below is a
    listing of the various Motherboard form factors.

    Full-AT (12" wide x 13.8" deep) Matches the original IBM AT motherboard design,
    which only fits into full size AT or tower cases only, not being produced much any
    more, if any.

    • This form factor is no longer produced because it cannot be placed into the
    popular Baby-AT chassis.

    Baby-AT (8.57" wide x 13.04" deep) Almost the same as the original IBM XT
    motherboard with modifications in the screw hole position to fit into AT style case,
    with connections built onto the motherboard to fit the holes in the case.

    • Specific placement of the keyboard and the I/O slots.


    • This board also cannot be placed into the slim line case.

    LPX (9.00" wide x 13.00" deep) is developed by Western Digital when making
    motherboards, which was duplicated by many other manufacturers and is no longer
    made by Western Digital.

    • The LPX motherboard riser card contains all of the expansion slots.
    • Placement of the video, parallel, two serial and PS/2 connections have
    changed locations.
    Full-ATX – (12" wide x 9.6" deep) / Mini-ATX – (11.2" wide x 8.2"
    deep) The official specifications were released by Intel in 1995 and was revised to
    version 2.01 in February 1997. The ATX form factor is advancement over previous AT
    style motherboards. Therefore requires a new case design. ATX is not an
    abbreviation; it is actually a trademark which belongs to Intel.

    • The ATX motherboard has a stacked I/O connector panel mounted on the
    motherboard.
    • On a socket 7 ATX motherboard, the socket has been placed a further distance
    from the expansion slots, allowing for long boards to be placed in easier.
    • Single keyed internal power supply connector. This is the Molex power
    connector, ATX 2.01. Standby voltage needs to be greater than 720 mA. The
    connector now cannot be placed in improperly. While the Molex power
    connector allows for 5v and 3.3v to be connected, it is recommended that only
    a 3.3v be connected to the motherboard.
    • Relocation of the memory and the CPU creating better ventilation and easier
    upgrade.
    • Power management possible with proper BIOS support.

    NLX (Supports motherboards with overall dimensions of 9.0" x 13.6"


    [maximum] to 8.0" x 10.0" [minimum]) Implemented in 1998 by Intel and is
    similar to the LPX form factor; however, includes several new improvements.

    • Support for the Pentium II


    • Support for AGP
    • Support for USB.
    • Support for DIMM.
    • Easier Access to internal components
    • Support for motherboards that can be removed without using tools.

    AT / ATX DIFFERENCES

    Below is some of the ways in determining if your motherboard is an AT motherboard


    or an ATX motherboard.

    The Keyboard:

    AT Motherboard = 5 pin large connector


    ATX Motherboard = 6 pin mini connector.

    MB Power Connector:

    AT Motherboard = Single Row two connectors 5v & 12v


    ATX Motherboard = Double row single connector 5v, 12v, and 3.3v

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