Motherboards 3.3.9
1.
The motherboard is the main circuit board inside the PC which holds the processor, memory and
expansion slots.
2. Due to improvements in circuitry and packaging, motherboards has essentially stayed the same size or
shrunk.
3.
List 5 factors that the motherboard determines:
CPU type and speed
Chipset
Secondary cache type
Types of slots
Number of slots
Type of memory
Number of memory sockets and maximum
Type of case and P/S
ROM
Plug and Play compatibility
Type of keyboard connector
4. Identify parts of motherboard:
5.
Form factor means the size and shape of the actual motherboard.
6. What are the 3 most common Form Factor classifications?
Baby AT
ATX
Slimline NLX
6.
List 3 tips when purchasing a motherboard.
Deal with reputable manufacturer
Ensure that it has same form factor as current case
Check the power supply requirements and AMD processors
Verify the form factor of your computer case matches the form factor of any motherboard you plan to
buy
Avoid tweaking voltages and timings