1. Anatomy of a Motherboard
PCI Slot
FAN
AGP/VGA Slot
Northbridge Chipset
Southbridge Chipset
Memory Slot
SATA Connector
IDE Connectors
ATX Power Connectors

2. FAN
A component that cools processor.
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3. Northbridge Chipset
typically handles communications between the CPU, RAM, AGP or PCI Express,
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4. MEMORY SLOT
Typically holds the RAM.
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5. IDE Connector
Where IDE hard disk drive is being connected via IDE cable.
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6. ATX Power Connector
Where power supply is being connected.
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7. PCI Slots
A special connection on the motherboard that enables you to add hardware to your computer that didn't come with it.
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8. AGP/VGA Slot
Where AGP/VGA cards is inserted to enhance graphics feature of a PC.
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9. Southbridge Chipset
An integrated circuit ( generally Intel or VIA ) on the motherboard that is responsible for the hard disk drive controller, I/O controller and integrated hardware such as sound card or video card if present on the motherboard.
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10. SATA Connector Where SATA Hard Disk is being connected via SATA Cable
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11. Acronyms
IDE – Integrated Drive Electronics ATX – Advanced Technology Extended PCI – Peripheral Component Interconnect AGP – Advanced Graphics Port VGA – Video Graphics Adapter SATA – Serial Advanced Technology Attachment
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