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Key Components of A Motherboard

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Key Components of a

Motherboard
The following are the key components of a motherboard:
1. Mouse and keyboard
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connectors

Computer motherboards must have two separate


connectors that allow users to connect their external
mouse and keyboard. These connectors are responsible for
sending instructions and receiving responses from the
computer. There are two keyboard and mouse connectors,
the PS/2 and the USB. The personal system/2(PS/2) port is
a mini-DIN plug that contains six pins and connects the
mouse or keyboard to an IBM-compatible computer. Other
computers use the USB port to connect the mouse or
keyboard.

2. Universal serial bus (USB)


The USB is a computer interface that connects computers
to other devices, such as phones. The USB port is a
significant part of a motherboard that allows users to
connect external peripheral devices such as printers,
scanners, and pen drives to the computer. Moreover, it
enables users to transfer data between the device and the
computer. A USB port allows users to connect peripheral
devices without restarting the system. Types of USB
include USB-A, USB-B, USB-mini, micro-USB, USB-C, and
USB-3.

3. CPU
The central processing unit (CPU) is commonly referred to
as the computer’s brain. The CPU controls all the functions
of a computer. CPUs are available in different form factors,
each requiring a particular slot on the motherboard. A CPU
can contain one or multiple cores. A CPU with a single core
can only perform a single task at a time, while those with
multiple cores can execute multiple tasks simultaneously.

4. RAM memory
RAM slots connect the random access memory (RAM) to
the motherboard. RAM allows the computer to temporarily
store files and programs that are being accessed by the
CPU. Computers with more RAM capacity can hold and
process larger files and programs, thus enhancing
performance. However, RAM contents are erased when the
computer is shut down. A computer usually has two RAM
slots. However, some computers have up to four RAM slots
in the motherboard to increase the available memory.

5. Basic input/output (BIOS)


system
The BIOS contains the firmware of the motherboard. It
consists of instructions about what to do when the
computer is turned on. It is responsible for initializing the
hardware components and loading the computer’s
operating system. The BIOS also allows the computer’s
operating system to interact and respond with input and
output devices such as a mouse and keyboard.
In some motherboards, the legacy BIOS is replaced by the
modern extensible firmware interface (EFI) or the unified
extensible firmware interface (UEFI). UEFI and EFI allow the
computer to boot faster, provide more diagnostic and
repair tools, and provide a more efficient interface between
the operating system and computer components.

6. Chipsets
The chipsets of a computer control how the computer
hardware and buses interact with the CPU and other
components. Chipsets also determine the amount of
memory users can add to a motherboard and the type of
connectors that the motherboard can have.
The first type of chipset is the northbridge chipset. The
northbridge manages the speed at which the CPU
communicates with the components. It also controls the
processor, the AGP video slot, and the RAM.
The second type of chipset is the southbridge chipset. The
southbridge chipset controls the rest of the components
connected to the computer, including communication
between the processor and expansion ports such as USB
ports and sound cards.
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