A+ Core 1 Module 2

The main circuit board in a computer that connects the CPU, memory and other components.

• motherboard

• form factor

• BIOS/UEFI

• Chipset

The physical size and shape of a motherboard

• Form factor

• BIOS/UEFI

• SATA

• M.2

A high-speed interface standard for connecting expansion cards to the motherboard.

• PCI Express (PCIe)

• Processor socket

• expansion slots

• TPM (Trusted Platform Module)

Firmware used to perform hardware initialization during the booting process and to provide runtime services for operating systems.

• BIOS/UEFI

• Chipset

• Firmware

• Jumper

A security feature in UEFI that prevents unauthorized software and malware from executing during the boot process.

• secure boot

• SATA

• Overclocking

• jumper

a metal plate that fits in the back of a computer case to protect and align the external prots on the motherboard

• Motherboard tray
• I/O shield
• Cooling fan
• Power supply unit

a set of electronic components on the motherboard that manages data flow between the processor, memory and peripherals

• processor
• chipset
• RAM
• motherboard

a battery on the motherboard that powers the BIOS/UEFI settings memory when the computer is turned off

• RAM module
• Power supply unit
• Motherboard capacitor
• CMOS battery

a small connector that closes an electrical circuit on a motherboard, used to configure hardware settings

• capacitor
• resistor
• jumper
• transistor

the interface on the motherboard that houses the CPU

• processor socket

• expansion slots

• PCIe slot
• Power connector