The Motherboard Parts and Functions

Motherboard determine whether or not the performance of a PC. The function of the motherboard is the place put computer components, connecting components to be run as its function and as a regulator of current flowing into each component. In one motherboard, there are some parts with their respective functions. Parts of the motherboard include:

 

1. BIOS (Basic Input / output system)
The BIOS is the motherboard serves to connect between the existing software in computers with hardware that is installed on the motherboard. The BIOS itself is an acronym for Basic Input / Output System. In the BIOS there are programs that can be used to regulate how a component mounted on the motherboard can work.

2. Socket / Slot Processor
Order processor can be placed with ease, then disediakanlah socket on the motherboard. Socket consists of holes adapted to the foot of processors that can be placed on the motherboard. There are many types of sockets on the market. For example, the socket 478, socket 775 and LGA socket for Intel processors, and also socket AM2 or AM3 socket for AMD processor output. Each socket has holes are different from one another. But there is also the motherboard that provides the processor socket holes that can be used for some type of processor. For example, the socket 478 coupled with the socket 775.
Since each processor requires a different socket shapes, important to know to buy a motherboard, socket type suitable for processors owned. Motherboards long output is not using the processor socket but still use the processor slot.

3. RAM Slots
RAM or the memory is placed on the motherboard RAM slots. RAM slots depending on the type of RAM used. For long output motherboards typically use SDRAM slot while the slot type using the latest DDR3.

4. Expansion Slot
Another part is the motherboard expansion slot. The function of the expansion slot is to put the components used to increase computer performance. Typically the device that is added is a multimedia device, such as VGA card that allows you to add sharpness of the display, sound card, and others. Expansion slots consist of various types including PCIExpress slots, PCI, or AGP. Each type of slot has advantages and disadvantages of each one depending on the needs of computer usage.

5. CMOS Battery
Existing CMOS battery on the motherboard to function as an alternative power source when the computer is not connected to the mains. The battery is very useful for the motherboard as a source of energy in identifying the components installed on the motherboard.

6. Connectors
Section motherboard that is no less important is the connector. There are various types of connector that serves to connect the motherboard to the other device. Several types of connectors include:
* Power connector serves as a liaison motherboard to the power source
* Sound connector serves to connect the motherboard to the sound device,
* USB connector allows connecting the motherboard to the USB
* SATA connector allows connecting the motherboard to the hard drive

It should be noted that the more components installed on the motherboard, the power needed to operate the computer will be even greater. Therefore, for computer and motherboard can run stable long-lasting, also provide the power supply in accordance with power demand. If the power is gained power supply less than demand, then it is likely the motherboard will be broken and the computer will run unstable.

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