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4.1 Motherboards
1. Memory banks (RAM slots) 2. 24pin ATX power connector 3. m.2 SSD slot 4. System chipset 5. SATA connectors 6. Front panel I/O header (power/HDD LED, reset/power switch) 7. USB3 header 8. USB2 header 9. COM port header 10. Front panel audio header 11. PCI slots 12. PCI-e slots 13. Rear I/O 14. 8pin CPU power connector 15. Fan header 16. CPU socket 1. DisplayPort 2. VGA port 3. PS/2 port 4. Ethernet port (LAN port/RJ45) 5. Analog audio port(s) (3.5mm stereo) 6. TOSLINK port (audio optical out) 7. USB-C port 8. USB3 port(s) 9. DVI-D port 10. HDMI port 11. USB 2 port(s) by redxii edited by dbmaven by Jaime edited by dbmaven When Windows is installed it probes your computer for all installed hardware and installs the proper drivers. There are many drivers installed for a motherboard that are specific to the type of chipset, processor, RAM, and speed. When you install a new motherboard the settings and drivers for the old motherboard won't work with the new one. Generally when you install a new motherboard you will need to reinstall Windows (you might get away with Repairing the installation but probably not.) |