
Locating components
The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your computer.
| 1Microprocessor and heat sink | 4PCI slots | 
| 2DIMMs | 5PCI adapter | 
| 3AGP slot (some models) | 6Power supply | 
Identifying parts on the system board
The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a variety of devices that are 
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