Difference between revisions of "Motherboard"

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The motherboard is essentially the brain of a computer. It connects all of the electronic connections to the various components of the computer like the processor, hard drive(s), optical drive, etc. Components are often built into the motherboard, such as memory. Other components, like hard drives or video cards, connect to it using cables or edge connectors.
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The '''motherboard''' is a [[computer]] component that connects all of the electronic connections to the various components of the computer like the [[processor]], [[hard drive]](s), [[optical drive]], etc. Some components are often built into the motherboard, such as the [[video card]], [[Ethernet port]], and [[audio ports]].  
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Latest revision as of 13:29, 28 July 2008

The motherboard is a computer component that connects all of the electronic connections to the various components of the computer like the processor, hard drive(s), optical drive, etc. Some components are often built into the motherboard, such as the video card, Ethernet port, and audio ports.