Learning Objectives

Motherboard &
System Software

Learning Objectives

• This lesson will show you how motherboards work, how to identify various kinds of motherboards, the importance of chipsets, and how to install and troubleshoot motherboards. By the end of this lesson, you should be able to do the following:
• Explain how motherboards work
• Identify the types of motherboards and chipsets
• Upgrade and install motherboards
• Troubleshoot motherboard problems

Motherboard and It’s Classification
What is Motherboard?

• Motherboard is the main component of the CPU
• Backbone of the Computer

Functions of Motherboard

• It integrates all Hardware components into one system
• Allows all parts of your computer to receive power and

communicate with one another.

Motherboard

CPU Socket
USB
Audio
Keyboard & Mouse (PS/2)
Expansion Slots (PCI or PCI Express)
Expansion Slot (AGP or PCI Express)
Disk drive connectors
Power supply connector
RAM slots
Serial Port
Parallel Port
Motherboard and It’s Classification

• Speed

• Upgrade Capabilities

• Size and shape (form Factor)

Specifications
How to choose a Motherboard?
Motherboard and It’s Classification
Processor
socket
Memory
slot
PCI slots
ATX Power connector
PCIe slot
SATA
connector
PATA/IDE connector
Components of Motherboard
Motherboard and It’s Classification
CMOS
Battery
ISA
Slot
AGP
Slot
Components of Motherboard
Motherboard and It’s Classification
I/O Ports
PS/2 Port
VGA Port
Serial Port
Audio Port
Parallel Port
USB Port
Ethernet Port
I/O Ports
Motherboard and It’s Classification