Knowing The Function Of Computer Motherboard, As Well As Components And How To Take Care Of It

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YOGYAKARTA - Motherboard is one of the main components in a computer. But there are still many who don't know about the function of the motherboard. Especially for those of you who have never touched or worked in the field of computer technology.

The motherboard has a very important function in the computer. The motherboard is a circuit board that connects all the components on the computer. The motherboard is the place where all the components are connected so that the computer can operate.

Functions of the Computer Motherboard

Motherboard has several functions for the operation of the computer. The following are the functions of the motherboard.

• Motherboard serves as a communication center for all computer components that are connected directly or indirectly. Motherboards help transmit all data traffic to all parts of the computer as per their requirements.
• Motherboards allow connecting various computer components directly or indirectly. There are several peripherals such as printer, keyboard, audio jack, hard drive, and mouse. Namely connecting directly to the motherboard through various ports, sockets, and connectors.
• Motherboard provides the ideal or best layout because all of the computer's critical processing components (Central Processing Unit (CPU), system memory (RAM), and graphics card, are embedded in the motherboard, and the motherboard creates the interface between all the components. This is known as the Component Hub.
• ROM (Read Only Memory) is installed on the motherboard. The ROM must store a preprogram known as the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System), and the BIOS provides assistance for the boot process when turning on your computer.
• Motherboard has a circuit board, and on the circuit board are designed different paths known as buses. These paths help to transfer data to all components of the computer.
• Motherboards manage to deliver power to the computer parts as per their requirements.

Motherboard Parts

The computer motherboard has several parts with their respective functions, the following are the components in the motherboard.

• PS/2 connector

These connectors are used for various devices such as mice and keyboards.

• USB connector

This connector is usually used for personal computers. These connectors are used to connect keyboards, printers, cameras, and more.

• Parallel Port

Parallel port is used to pair cables, and send and receive data simultaneously.

• CPU socket

The CPU socket is used to install various processors on the motherboard.

• CPU Chips

The CPU Chip works as a "computer brain" to perform all logic-related activation.

• Ram Slots

RAM slots are used to connect RAM to the motherboard.

• Floppy Controller

The Floppy controller provides complete control over the floppy drive.

• IDE controller

The ide controller works to control all hard drive activity along with a 40-pin ribbon cable

• PCI slots

PCI slots can be connected to expansion boards in your PC, and allows connecting additional devices such as network cards, sound cards, modems, and video cards.

Other parts in the motherboard, including ISA slot, front button, CMOS battery, AGP slot, CPU slot, one power jack, switches & jumpers, heat sink, coil, RAID, capacitors.

Caring for Computer Motherboards

Motherboards need to get maintenance in order to last a long time. A well-maintained motherboard can last longer than any other component in a computer.

There are several things that cause the motherboard to be easily damaged or not durable. Here are some things that you need to avoid so that your motherboard always has optimal performance.

• High heat conditions on the computer can damage the motherboard. Usually, the computer becomes hot because the cooling system and fans do not support it.
• Impact on the computer can also damage the motherboard. For example, when the computer falls, is hit by a throw, and other collisions.
• Electrical damage also affects the motherboard. For example due to a short circuit or the use of the wrong power.
• The wrong connection or connector type can also damage the motherboard.

If you buy your computer from a reputable manufacturer, treat your device with respect, and only use approved accessories and power devices, you are unlikely to experience this problem.

That is the function of the computer motherboard. In the motherboard there are parts or components that have their respective functions in the operation of the computer. You need to do regular computer motherboard maintenance.

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