3.4 Motherboard Connections

Question 1

Motherboard - CPU Socket

Answer 1

CPU goes there

Question 2

Motherboard - Memory sockets

Answer 2

can have 2 or 4 sockets

Question 3

Motherboard - Mainboard Power

Answer 3

Cable that connects to the power supply to provide power

Question 4

Motherboard - CPU Power

Answer 4

Cable that connects to the power supply to provide power to the CPU

Question 5

Motherboard - Case Fan Power

Answer 5

4 -pin connectors

Question 6

Motherboard - USB Header Port

Answer 6

USB jumper, allows to control to the front or back panel of the case

Question 7

Motherboard - SATA Ports

Answer 7

Allows to connect storage devices

Question 8

Motherboard - Power LED Connector

Answer 8

Power light for PC when it’s turned on

Question 9

Motherboard - Audio Header Port

Answer 9

Connects audio device (10 pin rectangle that has 9 pins)

Question 10

Motherboard - PC!e x1

Answer 10

Allows to install expansion cards to provide extra functiosn to the motherboard

Question 11

Motherboard - PC!e x16

Answer 11

Mostly used to install GPU. Silver colored one provides more power than the black colored one.

Question 12

Motherboard - M.2 Connector

Answer 12

Allows for M.2 storage devices

Question 13

Motherboard - CMOS Battery

Answer 13

BIOS battery