Locating 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.
Figure 4 shows the location of the parts on the system board.
Figure 4. System board parts locations
1 Microprocessor
2 Clear CMOS (Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor)/Recovery jumper 3 Thermal sensor connector
4 Battery
5 Memory slots (2)
6 Internal speaker connector 7 Serial (COM) connector 8 SATA connectors (2)
9 PCI adapter card slot 10 Front USB connector 2
11 Intrusion switch connector/Cover presence switch connector
12 Front I/O and LED/Switch header 13 eSATA connector
14 Internal power distribution connector 15 Fan connector
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