Motherboards Flashcards
1
Q
Types Of Motherboards
A
- Physical size
- Basic layout
- Power (standard connectors)
- Airflow
- Over 40 different motherboard types
2
Q
Standard ATX
Advanced Technology Extended
A
- Standard since 1995
- Power = 20pin / 24pin & 4/8 pin connector
- Port type = Optional I/O backplate
- Still manufactured
3
Q
Micro - ATX
uATX
A
- Smaller than ATX = Limited expansion slots
- Backwards compatibility = Similar mounting & similar power
- Very popular, still manufactured
4
Q
Mini - ITX
A
- Low power motherboards
- Screws compatible with ATX & Micro ATX
- Fits almost any enclosure
- Small form factor uses single purpose computing (streaming)
5
Q
Nano - ITX
A
-Small form factor uses single purpose computing (streaming)
6
Q
Pico - ITX
A
-Small form factor uses single purpose computing (streaming)