Identifying parts on the motherboard
The motherboard (sometimes called the planar or system board) is the main circuit board in your computer.
It provides basic computing functions and supports a variety of devices that are factory-installed or that
can be installed later. The following illustration shows the location of connectors and components on
the front of the motherboard.
1. LVDS cable connector
2. CPU
3. Memory slots
4. System fan connector
5. Wi-Fi card port
6. TV-Tuner card port
7. Power switch cable connector
8. Front indicator board cable connector
9. Speaker cable connector
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Chapter 7
Locating connectors, controls and components
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