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.
The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board for some computer models.
1 | Microprocessor and heat sink | 11 | Front panel connector |
2 | Microprocessor fan connector | 12 | Power LED connector |
3 | Memory connector 1 | 13 | Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper |
4 | Memory connector 2 | 14 | Front USB connectors |
5 | Power connector | 15 | Battery |
6 | Diskette drive connector | 16 | PCI adapter connectors |
7 | Primary IDE connector | 17 | Front audio connector |
8 | Secondary IDE connector | 18 | AGP adapter connector |
9 | Fan connector | 19 | 12v power connector |
10 | SATA IDE connectors |
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