Identifying parts on the motherboard
The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are
1. | 12V power connector | 11. | Front panel connector |
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2. | Microprocessor and heat sink | 12. | Clear CMOS jumper |
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3. | Microprocessor fan header | 13. | Front USB connectors (2) |
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4. | Memory slots (2) | 14. | Mini |
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5. | Thermal sensor header | 15. | Mode switch connector |
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6. | Power connector | 16. | Serial (COM2) connector |
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7. | Battery | 17. | PCI express X 1 adapter slots (3) |
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8. | SATA connectors (3) | 18. | Front audio connector |
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9. | eSATA connector | 19. | PCI express X 16 adapter slot |
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10. Power fan header | 20. | System fan header | |
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