chapter 1 part 2

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What is the motherboard?

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The motherboard is the main circuit board inside a PC that contains the most electronics.

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What are other names for the motherboard?

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Mainboard, planar, or system board.

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Where is the motherboard typically located in a computer?

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It is normally located on the bottom of a desktop or laptop computer and mounted on the side of a tower computer.

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What does the motherboard hold?

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The motherboard holds memory modules.

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What is the most common type of memory?

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Random access memory (RAM) is the most common type of memory.

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What happens to data in RAM when power is removed?

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The data inside the RAM module is lost when power is removed.

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What is an adapter in the context of a motherboard?

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An adapter is an electronic card that plugs into an expansion slot on the motherboard.

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What are some other names for an adapter?

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Controller, card, controller card, circuit card, circuit board, and adapter board.

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What is the purpose of an adapter?

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Adapters allow someone to add functionality or enhancement that is not provided through the ports on the motherboard.

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What is the most common type of mouse?

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The most common type of mouse is an optical mouse.