MOTHERBOARD COMPONENTS :
Chipset
Components on the motherboard that this one was mostly composed of two chips, north bridge and south bridge.
The main function is to regulate the flow of data chipset antarkomponen installed on the motherboard. The two chipsets are usually there on the motherboard itself has a different task with each other.
Chip on the north bridge serves to regulate the flow of data to and from the processor, AGP bus, and main memory system. Meanwhile, the south bridge chip regulates the flow of data from input output devices, PCI bus, hard disk interface, and floppy, as well as other external devices. Since the north bridge chip is more vital than the south bridge work, would not be surprised if the chip is fitted with heatsink, fan, or a combination heatsink and fan by the manufacturer.
AGP
Short for Accelerated Graphics Port. Its function is to distribute data from the graphics card to the CPU without passing through the main memory, thereby processing graphical data can be accelerated. Another advantage of this AGP is its ability to execute the texture maps directly from main memory. Comes with different flavors, most motherboards now include a 4X AGP bus working at 266MHz frequency. For now, the AGP port is used for installing new graphics card which is actually faster than using the PCI bus. However, some motherboards already include a port that can be fitted Pro AGP-based graphics cards both AGP 4X and AGP Pro based on its own.
Memory Sockets
This socket is the place to put the memory on the motherboard. Memory sockets have different forms for different types of memory. Most motherboards have the slots as much as 3 or 4 pieces, depending on the chipset used. To the memory SDRAM, DIMM socket must possess is 168 pin socket, while for the memory type DDR socket is installed for the 184 pin socket.
Processor Socket
It is a place to put the processor. If the days of old, there are still other options besides the socket system is the system slot. However, after the era of second generation PentiumIII, type the slot is then abandoned because of its cost of production is more expensive than using a socket. For business this processor socket, choose a motherboard with the right processor socket. Socket 370 for Intel PentiumIII and Celeron, socket A for AMD Athlon and Duron processors, and socket 423/478 for Pentium4 processors.
CMOS
Acronym for Complementary Metal Oxide Semiconductor. From the shape is visible, it is a component of the form IC (integrated circuit) The function holds the BIOS settings and can still save its settings during a mendayainya battery is still good.
External Device Port (serial, parallel, audio, USB)
Normally be in a position behind the motherboard. Its function is as a means to provide input (input) and output (output) on a computer system. Motherboard generation are now also includes a USB port for "associated" with
other peripherals such as printers, scanners, digital cameras, and USB-based peripheral devices. In addition to the USB port, sometimes on some motherboards also include an Ethernet port to enter into the computer network. The type of this kind is not too much, but very helpful, especially for use in small office or a cafe that had a minimal budget.
Power Supply Connector (power supply, fan)
Its function is to supply power to all connected components on the motherboard.
Casing Connector
Serves to connect the button / switch and indicator on the chassis to the motherboard. On the Pentium 4-based motherboards, also included an additional connector port at 12 volts for the processor can work.
IDE & Floppy Connector
Know what would have on its function, which is the interface that connects your hard disk and floppy disk to the motherboard. Currently hard drive interface on the motherboard that is widely used is Ultra ATA/100 IDE that can provide data transfer speeds up to 100 MB / sec. Maxtor is currently developing a new interface that is Ultra ATA / 133. But up to this anniversary edition finished writing, no new information that the interface is getting a good response from other vendors. It is also important in determining the motherboard is recognizing its size.
There are several types of motherboard size, ranging from AT, Micro ATX and ATX. These measures are called form factor. In general, the motherboard, motherboard ATX now using the technology. Motherboardmotherboard standard class is a type of micro ATX, motherboard, while mid-end or high end of most uses ATX form factor. Although his form factor is different, every innards motherboard has the same standards, so this measure only affects the choice of casing to be used.
