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What component connects the CPU to high-speed components like RAM and the graphics card?
What component connects the CPU to high-speed components like RAM and the graphics card?
- Northbridge (correct)
- CMOS Backup Battery
- IDE Connector
- Southbridge
Which port is used to connect a VGA monitor?
Which port is used to connect a VGA monitor?
- SATA Port
- USB Port
- VGA Port (correct)
- LAN Port
What is the primary function of the CMOS Backup Battery?
What is the primary function of the CMOS Backup Battery?
- Providing power to the hard drive
- Powering the CPU
- Storing the operating system
- Keeping the CMOS settings in memory (correct)
Which slot is used to install RAM modules?
Which slot is used to install RAM modules?
What is the main power connector for the motherboard?
What is the main power connector for the motherboard?
Which port is used to connect a keyboard?
Which port is used to connect a keyboard?
What type of port is used to connect older IDE hard drives?
What type of port is used to connect older IDE hard drives?
Which of these is NOT a primary function of the motherboard?
Which of these is NOT a primary function of the motherboard?
What is the purpose of the BIOS chip?
What is the purpose of the BIOS chip?
What is the function of the CPU fan slot?
What is the function of the CPU fan slot?
Flashcards
Motherboard
Motherboard
The main circuit board of a computer, connecting all components.
CPU
CPU
The central processing unit; the 'brain' of the computer.
RAM
RAM
Random Access Memory; the computer's short-term memory.
SATA Port
SATA Port
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USB Port
USB Port
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CMOS Backup Battery
CMOS Backup Battery
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VGA Port
VGA Port
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PCI Slot
PCI Slot
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BIOS Chip
BIOS Chip
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Audio Port
Audio Port
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Study Notes
Motherboard Components
- Motherboard: The central circuit board connecting all computer components.
- SATA Port: Connects Serial ATA hard drives and other storage devices.
- CMOS Backup Battery: Maintains CMOS settings when the computer is off.
- CMOS Battery Slot: Holds the CMOS backup battery.
- CPU Slot: Houses the central processing unit (CPU).
- IDE Connector: Used for older IDE hard drives and devices.
- Northbridge: Part of the chipset, connecting CPU to high-speed components (RAM, graphics card).
- Southbridge: Part of the chipset, connecting CPU to slower peripherals (USB, SATA, keyboard).
- VGA Port: Connects a VGA monitor.
- USB Port: Connects USB devices.
- CPU Fan Slot: Supports the CPU cooling fan.
- LAN Port: Connects to a network via Ethernet.
- DRAM Memory Slot: Accommodates RAM modules.
- BIOS Chip: Stores BIOS firmware for boot-up.
- Parallel Port: Connects older parallel devices. (Obsolete)
- RAM: Random Access Memory – computer's short-term memory.
- Audio Modem Riser: Slot for audio cards or modem cards.
- 4-pin Power Connector: For power delivery to the motherboard.
- Floppy Port: Connects floppy disk drives. (Obsolete)
- Audio Port for Home-theater, amplifier, speaker: Connects home theatre systems or other audio equipment.
- PS/2 for Mouse: Connects a mouse.
- PS/2 for Keyboard: Connects a keyboard.
- PCI Slot: Supports PCI expansion cards.
- AGP Slot: Supports AGP graphics cards. (Obsolete)
- 20-pin ATX Power Connector: Main power input for the motherboard.
- Audio Port for Headphone, Microphones or earphones with mic: Connects headphones, microphones, or combined devices.
- Audio Port for Headphones, earphones: Connects audio devices.
- CPU: The central processing unit – the computer's brain.
- Front Panel Connector: For front panel indicators (power, audio).
- PC Speaker Connector: Connects the computer speaker.
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