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EXAMINE THE MOTHERBOARD OF A PC AND EXPLAIN ITS MAJOR


COMPONENT

GROUP 3 PRESENTATION
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FIRST GROUP MEETING.
SECOND GROUP MEETING
The Mighty
Motherboard: The
Heart and Soul of
your Computer
•The Motherboard is like the main hub of a
computer. It is a big circuit board that connects all
the different parts of the computer together.

•It is like the "Boss" that tells other components


what to do.
The Mighty Motherboard

THE MOTHERBOARD HAS A BUNCH OF SLOTS AND THINK OF THE MOTHERBOARD AS THE FOUNDATION OF THE MOTHERBOARD IS LIKE THE "BRAIN" OF A PC.
CONNECTORS WHERE YOU CA PLUG THINGS LIKE CPU, RAM YOUR COMPUTER. WITHOUT IT, ALL THE OTHER
AND STORAGE DEVICES. IT ALSO HAS PORTS FOR COMPONENTS WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO COMMUNICATE
CONNECTING THINGS LIKE USB DEVICES, SPEAKERS, AND AND WORK TOGETHER.
ETHERNET CABLES.
MAJOR • Central Processing Unit
(CPU)
• Power Connector
• USB Port
COMPONENT • Random Access Memory • Audio Port
S OF A (RAM)
• Ethernet Port
MOTHERBOA • Graphics Processing Unit
(GPU) • Heat Sink
RD
• Basic Input/Output System • CPU Cooler
(BIOS) • CMOS Battery
• SATA Port
• Expansion Slot
CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT
• This is the Brain of the Computer. It performs all the
calculations and executes instruction.
• It handles tasks such as running programs, processing
data and controlling the overall operation of a
computer.
• The CPU is located in a socket on the motherboard and
it is connected to other components like memory,
storage, and input/output devices.
• It is an essential part of a computer performance.
RANDOM ACCESS MEMORY
• This is a type of memory that is used for temporary
storage of data that computer needs to access quickly.
• It is like the computer's short term memory. The more
RAM the computer has, the more programs and task it
can handle simultaneously without slowing down.
• RAM is different from storage devices like hard
drives or SSDs which stores data even when the
computer is turned off.
• SCENARIO: When you open a program, it
gets loaded into RAM so that the CPU can
quickly access and work with data.
GRAPHICS PROCESSING UNIT
• This is a component that is responsible for displaying
graphics on the screen. It works with the CPU to handle
the visual aspects of the computer's operation.

• GPU's are especially important for tasks like gaming,


video editing, and 3D modelling, as they are designed
to handle complex calculations and render high-quality
graphics in real time.
BASIC INPUT/OUTPUT SYSTEM
• This component provides the computer with
instructions on how to boot and initialize hardware
components.
• The BIOS is responsible for performing a Power-on-self-
test (POST) which checks the system hardware and
ensures everything is functioning properly before the
operating system is loaded.
• It also allows users to configure various system settings,
such as boot order and hardware parameters.
POWER CONNECTOR
• This is an essential component that provides power to
the motherboard and its connected devices. It supplies
power from the power supply unit to the motherboard
ensuring that all components receives the necessary
power to function properly.
• Additionally, some motherboards may also
have additional power connectors, such as 4-pin or 8-
pin or 24-pin power connectors.
HEAT SINK & CPU COOLER
• HEAT SINK This is a component that helps dissipate
heat generated by electronics devices. It is like a metal
block with fins or ridges that help increase the surface
area for better heat dissipation.

• CPU COOLER This helps to blow air over the heat sink.
It is attached to the CPU using thermal paste to ensure
efficient heat transfer. It is important to have a reliable
CPU cooler to prevent the CPU from overheating, which
can affect the performance and potentially damage the
hardware.
CMOS BATTERY
• This is a small battery located on the motherboard of a
computer. It provides power to the CMOS
(Complementary Metal-Oxide Semiconductor) chip,
which stores important system settings, such as date
and time, BIOS and other hardware settings.
• The CMOS battery ensure that these settings are
retained even when the computer is powered off or
unplugged and if the battery becomes weak, it can
cause issues like incorrect date and time or BIOS
settings being reset.
NORTH BRIDGE AND SOUTH
BRIDGE
• NORTH BRIDGE: The North bridge is responsible for connecting
CPU to high-speed components like the RAM and the graphics card.
It manages data transfers between the CPU and these components
ensuring efficient communication.

• SOUTH BRIDGE: This handles communication between the CPU


and lower speed components such as hard drives, USB ports, audio
devices, and other peripherals. It manages data transfers and
provides interfaces for these devices to connect to the
motherboard.
PORTS
• USB PORT: This connects all type of • Audio PORT: This port allows you to connect
external devices, like external hard disk, speakers or headphones to listen to audio
printer, scanner, mouse, keyboard, Etc. output from the computer
• Ethernet PORT: This port allows you to connect
• PS/2 PORT: This is a connector on a your computer directly to a modem, router, or
computer that is used to connect a PS 2 network switch using an ethernet cable.
peripheral, such as a keyboard or • Expansion SLOT: It Is a socket where you can
mouse. add additional hardware components to
• SATA PORT: It is a kind of connector that expand its functionality. It allows you to add
is used to connect storage devices , like functionalities like graphics card, sound cards,
network cards, or other expansion cards to
hard drives, or solid-state drives, to a enhance the functionalities.
computer's motherboard.

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