Parts of Motherboard and its Function

Prepared by:

MYE RIVERA APOSTOL- BAUTISTA

CPU- Central Processing Unit -. It is the brain of the computer.

it is responsible for fetching, decoding and executing program instructions as well as performing mathematical and logical calculations.

Main Memory / Random Access Memory (RAM)

Random Access Memory or RAM most commonly refers to computer chips that temporarily store dynamic data when you are working with your computer to enhance the computer performance.

BIOS- Basic Input Output System or ROM

controls the system hardware and acts as an interface between the operating system and the hardware.

CMOS RAM Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor Random Access Memory

Expansion BusExpansion buses enhance the PCs capabilities by allowing users to add missing features in their computers in form of adapter cards that are slotted in expansion slots.

The NorthBridge (also called the memory controller) is in charge of controlling transfers between the processor and the RAM, which is why it is located physically near the processor. It is sometimes called the GMCH, for Graphic and Memory Controller Hub.

The SouthBridge (also called the input/output controller or expansion controller) handles communications between slower peripheral devices. It is also called the ICH (I/O Controller Hub). The term bridge is generally used to designate a component which connects two buses.

What Are The Different Computer Cable Types You Should Know As A User?

VGA (Video Graphics Array)VGA connections can be identified by 15 pins arranged in 3 rows with 5 on each row. Each row corresponds to the 3 different color channels used in display: red, green, and blue.

HDMI (High Definition Multimedia Interface)

USB (Universal Serial Bus)

IDE cables were used to connect storage devices to a motherboard. If you’ve ever opened up a an old hard drive then you likely know what an IDE connector looks like. It’s the wide cable that looks like a ribbon with more than 2 plugs.The connectors on an IDE cable have 40 pins; the smaller 2.5” drive variety uses a form-factor version of the IDE that has 44 pins.

SATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment)

FireWire

Ethernet