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
The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board (some models).
1 | Microprocessor fan connector | 12 | Front panel connector |
2 | Microprocessor and heat sink | 13 | SATA IDE connectors (2) |
3 | Memory connector 1 | 14 Front panel USB connectors (2) | |
4 | Memory connector 2 | 15 | SATA IDE connector (2) |
5 | Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper | 16 | PCI adapter connectors |
6 | Power connector | 17 | Front audio connector |
7 | Diskette drive connector | 18 | |
8 | IDE connector 1 | 19 PCI Express x16 graphics adapter | |
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9 | IDE connector 2 | 20 PCI Express x1 adapter connector | |
10 | Battery | 21 | System fan connector |
11 | Power fan connector | 22 | 12v power connector |