The Components of a Motherboard

• Introduction

• The components of a motherboard

1. The power supply

2. The processor        

3. The memory module

4. The bios Introduction

•  Read also...

•         Introduction

The motherboard is the main component in a computer that connects different components such as the processor, RAM, hard drive, and graphics card. In other words, a motherboard is the nervous system of a computer, it is a place of data exchange and calculation. In this article, we will see the different components of a motherboard.

•         The components of a motherboard

1. The power supply is responsible for converting the electrical voltage into different DC voltages, compatible with the electronic circuits of the computer.

2. The processor (also called microprocessor), It is the nerve center of the computer. It is characterized by its frequency, that is to say, the rate at which it executes the instructions. It organizes data exchanges between the various components (hard disk, RAM memory, graphics card).

3. The memory module this is a small expansion card that contains RAM. This is the main memory of the system, it comes in the form of small cards (called memory cards) which are fixed on the motherboard of which each bar has a capacity (a size) expressed in megabytes or gigabytes (abbreviated Mo and GB).

The processor uses this RAM to store all kinds of data it needs quickly.

It is a volatile memory, that is to say, that it can store data only when it is electrically powered.

When the computer is turned off, this memory is erased. That's why it's important to back up our data on the hard drive (or whatever).

4. The BIOS: it is a set of functions, stored in the ROM of the motherboard of a computer, allowing it to perform basic operations when it is powered up. It is an interface accessible to the start of the computer at the touch of a button. It is generally used for configuration.

• Read also...