Motherboard Components: Basic Overview

The motherboard is the central circuit board of a computer, and it contains several key components:

CPU Socket: This is where the central processing unit (CPU) is installed. It's the "brain" of the computer.

RAM Slots: These slots hold the system's memory modules (RAM), allowing the CPU to access data
quickly.

Expansion Slots: These slots are for adding various hardware components like graphics cards, sound
cards, or network cards.

Chipset: The chipset is a set of integrated circuits that manage communication between the CPU, RAM,
and other components.

BIOS/UEFI: The Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) or Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)
contains the firmware that initializes the hardware during startup.

Connectors: Motherboards have connectors for various components, including USB ports, SATA ports
for connecting hard drives and SSDs, and power connectors.

Power Connectors: These connectors include the ATX power connector, which provides power to the
motherboard, and CPU power connectors for the CPU.

CMOS Battery: This small battery powers the CMOS memory, which stores BIOS settings and system
clock information.

Storage Interfaces: These are connectors for connecting storage devices, including SATA for traditional
hard drives and SSDs, and M.2 for faster SSDs.
Networking: Some motherboards have integrated network interfaces, such as Ethernet or Wi-Fi.

**Audio: Integrated audio components or ports for connecting external audio equipment.

PCIe Lanes: These are high-speed data lanes used for graphics cards and other expansion cards.

These components work together to make the motherboard the central hub of a computer, facilitating
communication and data transfer between all the hardware components.