1. Motherboard &
It’s classification

2. Motherboard and It’s Classification
What is Motherboard?
Motherboard is the main component of the CPU
Backbone of the Computer
Functions of Motherboard
It integrates all Hardware components into one system
Allows all parts of your computer to receive power and
communicate with one another.

3. Motherboard and It’s Classification
Printed Circuit board (PCB)
Sockets
Slots

4. Motherboard and It’s Classification
How to choose a Motherboard?
Specifications
Speed
Upgrade Capabilities
Size and shape (form Factor)

5. Components of Motherboard
Motherboard and It’s Classification
Components of Motherboard
PCIe slot
PCI slots
Processor
socket
Memory
slot
SATA
connector
ATX Power connector
PATA/IDE connector

6. Components of Motherboard
Motherboard and It’s Classification
Components of Motherboard
CMOS
Battery
AGP
Slot
ISA
Slot

7. Motherboard and It’s Classification
I/O Ports
I/O Ports
Parallel Port
Ethernet Port
PS/2 Port
VGA Port
Serial Port
Audio Port
USB Port

8. Classification of Motherboard
Motherboard and It’s Classification
Classification of Motherboard
Integrated Motherboard
Non-Integrated Motherboard

9. Integrated Motherboard
Motherboard and It’s Classification
Integrated Motherboard
Components are in built in the
motherboard.
Designed for simplicity.
Draw backs
When one component in the
board is broken or stops
working you have to replace
the whole board
Cheaper to produce but more
expensive to repair.

10. Non-Integrated Motherboard
Motherboard and It’s Classification
Non-Integrated Motherboard
The major assemblies like Video
circuitry, disk controllers, and
accessories are installed on the
Computer as expansion cards.
Expansion card
Can easily Identify the
Non-integrated motherboards
by their expansion slots usually
occupied by one of the components.