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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 models.
1 Microprocessor and heat sink 2 Microprocessor fan connector 3 Memory connector 1
4 Memory connector 2 5 Power connector
6 Diskette drive connector 7 Secondary IDE connector 8 Primary IDE connector 9 Battery
10SATA connectors (2)
11Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 12Power LED connector 13Front USB connector 14Front audio connector 15PCI connectors
16AGP connector
17System fan connector 1812v power connector
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