WorksheetsComponents of the Motherboard
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What is in the picture?
Motherboard
System Unit
CPU
Northbridge
Which parts of the motherboard is controlled by the Southbridge?
PCI Express, PCI
USB
SATA, ATA
Floppy, COM, Keyboard, Mouse
BIOS, & other I/O devices
It is the backbone that ties the computer's components together at one spot and allows them to talk to each other. Without it, none of the computer pieces, such as the CPU, GPU, or hard drive, could interact
System Unit
CPU
Motherboard
Northbridge
It processes, stores, and
connects to all parts of the
computer system. It is also known as the main
printed circuit board (PCB)
System Unit
CPU
Motherboard
Northbridge
It is an enhanced version of the AT motherboard that Intel created in the 1990s. Its name means “advanced technology extended,” and itsinitials stand for “advanced technology.” Unlike AT, it is much more compact and enables the associated componentsto be interchanged.
AT Motherboard
Pico ITX Motherboard
Standard ATX Motherboard
Mini ITX Motherboard
It is a motherboard which has dimensions of the order of some hundred millimeters , big enough to be unable to fit in mini desktops. The dimensions of this motherboard make it difficult for the new drives to get installed.
AT Motherboard
Pico ITX Motherboard
Standard ATX Motherboard
Mini ITX Motherboard
It is a size and shape specification for very small computer motherboards. These motherboards are about 3.9 inches by 2.8 inches (10 cm by 7.2 mm), making them many times smaller than the motherboards found in most desktop computers. They often are used in custom media center computers, car computers and small home servers
AT Motherboard
Pico ITX Motherboard
Standard ATX Motherboard
Mini ITX Motherboard
It is a compact motherboard configuration designed to support relatively low-cost computers in small spaces such as in automobiles, settop box es, and network devices. This can also be used in making thin client computers.
AT Motherboard
Pico ITX Motherboard
Standard ATX Motherboard
Mini ITX Motherboard
It is the slightly smaller cousin of ATX, cutting its length by around 25 percent, to a typical size of 244 x 244 mm. It supports all of the same processors and graphics cards as ATX motherboards, as well as four RAM slots, but typically cuts back on a few additional features to help save space.
ATX Motherboard
LPX Motherboard
Micro ATX Motherboard
Nano ITX Motherboard
Are extremely small and fully-integrated motherboards. They have very low power consumption and can be used for a number of different purposes. Typically, they’re used in as the application with limited space for computer such as media controller, medical devices, automated test equipment, outdoor environment digital signage, IoT gateways, and more.
ATX Motherboard
LPX Motherboard
Micro ATX Motherboard
Nano ITX Motherboard
Are the motherboards which were produced by the Intel in mid 90’s as an improvement from the previously working motherboards such as AT
ATX Motherboard
LPX Motherboard
BTX Motherboard
Nano ITX Motherboard
Were created after the AT boards in the 90’s
ATX Motherboard
LPX Motherboard
BTX Motherboard
Nano ITX Motherboard
It was developed to reduce or avoid some of the issues that came up while using latest technologies. The ATX standard and the this standard, both were proposed by Intel
ATX Motherboard
LPX Motherboard
BTX Motherboard
Nano ITX Motherboard
CPU Stands for?
Central Processing Unit
Common Processing Unit
Computer Proper Unit
Central Processor Unit
It is the main memory of the computer system whose main function is to store data temporary. It allows data to be accessed easily by the CPU based on the fact that data is accessed randomly (in no specific order). It also speeds up the computer’s operations because of its ability to allow random access to data
Central Processing Unit
Read Only Memory
Random Access Memory
Compact Disc
It is the major storage device of the computer system. Unlike the RAM that stores data temporary, this stores information, files and other documents permanently as its main function and allows the retrieval of data but it is non-volatile (data is not loss when the computer goes off
Hard Disk Drive
Read Only Memory
Graphics Processing Unit
Compact Disc
These are storage devices onto which a certain amount of audio files, data, and other computer files can be stored.
Hard Disk Drive
Read Only Memory
Graphics Processing Unit
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
It is nonvolatile storage whose content will not get erased even after power is cut off. Content stored in this is impossible or very difficult to modify
Hard Disk Drive
Read Only Memory
Graphics Processing Unit
CD-ROM/DVD-ROM
During operations by the computer the CPU produces a lot of heat and heat could always cause damage to your computer, that is why the this is put in place to keep the CPU under the required temperature
Computer Fan
Fan and Heatsink
Heatsink
Power Supply Unit
It is an electronic device that incorporates a fan and an active cooling solution to keep the CPU cool.
Computer Fan
Fan and Heatsink
Heatsink
Power Supply Unit
It is use a thermal conductor to reduce heat generated and prevent overheating from hardware components like CPU, GPU, northbridge, southbridge, RAM modules, etc. In general, that component that generates heat required a heatsink
Computer Fan
Fan and Heatsink
Heatsink
Power Supply Unit
It converts the mains alternating current to different direct currents voltages required by the computer components. It supplies power to various components within the system unit and above Hint! all, to the attached peripherals.
Computer Fan
Fan and Heatsink
Heatsink
Power Supply Unit
A broad term used to refer to a series of dynamic random access memory integrated circuits modules mounted on a printed circuit board and designed for use in personal computers, workstations and servers
Memory Module
RAM chip and RAM slot
CPU Chip and Socket
Bios Chip or Basic Input/Output
It is a temporary data storage device found in computers and other electronic devices. Data stored in this is erased as soon as the power is turned off
Memory Module
RAM chip and RAM slot
CPU Chip and Socket
Bios Chip or Basic Input/Output
It performs all of the computer's decision-making tasks, it is regarded as the brain of the computer and other electronic devices. The CPU's primary function is to carry out basic arithmetic, logical, and input/output operations
Memory Module
RAM chip and RAM slot
CPU Chip and Socket
Bios Chip or Basic Input/Output
It contains a program or code that helps the processor to interact and control the other components in the computer like monitor, printer, scanner, card reader, speakers, joystick, microphone, camera, disc drives, TV/video/sound card, network cards, USB ports, and hard drives. It also does the boot process before the operating systems do its work
Memory Module
RAM chip and RAM slot
CPU Chip and Socket
Bios Chip or Basic Input/Output
It allows different expansion cards to be connected inside your computer
Bus/Expansion Slot
PCI Slots and PCI Chip
AGP Slot
Network Card
It is an attached hardware component of the motherboard that allows you to connect various hardware components such as modems, disk controllers, NIC cards, Sound Cards, graphics cards, SSD addon cards, RAID cards, and extra USB and serial ports without having to add or replace the motherboard
Bus/Expansion Slot
PCI Slots and PCI Chip
AGP Slot
Network Card
It is a type of expansion slot similar to a PCI slot, although it is mostly used for graphics cards. Intel was the first to introduce it in 1996. This expansion slot is easily identifiable because it is usually brown in color
Bus/Expansion Slot
PCI Slots and PCI Chip
AGP Slot
Network Card
It is an expansion card that allows computers to communicate over a computer network. It allows users to connect to each other either by using cables or wirelessly. to networking lesson
Bus/Expansion Slot
PCI Slots and PCI Chip
AGP Slot
Network Card
It is also known as Memory Controller Hub or Host Bridge. It is the motherboard's primary controller, directing traffic to and from the CPU
North Bridge
South Bridge
CMOS Backup Battery
Power Supply Plug
It is an IC chip that manages and controls IO functionality on the motherboard. It does not have direct communication with the CPU, unlike Northbridge. It typically handles low-speed devices due to its slower communication speed
North Bridge
South Bridge
CMOS Backup Battery
Power Supply Plug
It stores a variety of system data such as the current system clock, date, time, pulses, commonly used hardware settings, BIOS configuration settings, BOOT sequences, BIOS master/admin password, GPU, and virtualization settings, power management, and so on
North Bridge
South Bridge
CMOS Backup Battery
Power Supply Plug
It is to supply power to the Motherboard and its attached components and peripherals. In modern PCs, ATX power supply is provided which is 24 Pin (20 + 4) Main Power Supply Connector (Older Pcs only have 20 Pin)
North Bridge
South Bridge
HDD and FDD Ports
Power Supply Plug
It also referred to as the drive interface. Allows hard disk drive, floppy disk drives, and optical drives to be connected to the motherboard via data cables
North Bridge
South Bridge
HDD and FDD Ports
Power Supply Plug
Which parts of the motherboard is controlled by the Northbridge?
CPU
RAM
PCI Video Card
Ethernet
BIOS, & other I/O devices
What form of motherboard is in the picture?
Standard-ATX
Mini-ITX
Nano-ITX
Micro-ATX
What form of motherboard is in the picture?
Standard-ATX
Mini-ITX
Nano-ITX
Micro-ATX
What form of motherboard is in the picture?
Standard-ATX
Mini-ITX
Nano-ITX
BTX
What form of motherboard is in the picture?
LPX
Mini-ITX
Nano-ITX
BTX
What form of motherboard is in the picture?
LPX
ATX
Pico-ITX
BTX
What form of motherboard is in the picture?
LPX
ATX
AT
BTX
What form of motherboard is in the picture?
LPX
ATX
AT
BTX
What form of motherboard is in the picture?
LPX
ATX
AT
BTX
What form of motherboard is in the picture?
LPX
ATX
AT
BTX
What form of heatsink is in the picture?
Stamped
Bonded
Extruded
Folded Fin
What form of heatsink is in the picture?
Stamped
Bonded
Extruded
Folded Fin
What form of heatsink is in the picture?
Stamped
Bonded
Extruded
Folded Fin
What form of heatsink is in the picture?
Stamped
Bonded
Extruded
Folded Fin
What form of heatsink is in the picture?
Single Fin Assembly
Swaged
Forged
Skived
What form of heatsink is in the picture?
Single Fin Assembly
Swaged
Forged
Skived
What form of heatsink is in the picture?
Single Fin Assembly
Swaged
Forged
Skived
Fins are "skived" from a solid piece of material, usually copper
Single Fin Assembly
Swaged
Forged
Skived
Heated metal is compressed into a form mold to the desired shape
Single Fin Assembly
Swaged
Forged
Skived
Individual fins are placed in a pre-grooved base and then a roller or punch will swage the sides to the fins
Single Fin Assembly
Swaged
Forged
Skived
Individual pieces of fin and spacer material are stacked and then brazed to create the desired shape
Single Fin Assembly
Swaged
Forged
Skived
Fins are pre-folded and then brazed or soldered to a plate base
Stamped
Bonded
Extruded
Folded Fin
Individual fins are bonded with epoxy to a pre- grooved base
Stamped
Bonded
Extruded
Folded Fin
Metal stamped to form a particular shape
Stamped
Bonded
Extruded
Folded Fin
Heated metal is forced through a profiled die
Stamped
Bonded
Extruded
Folded Fin
