Motherboard: Meaning (information, definition, explanation, facts)

A motherboard, also known as mainboard or systemboard, is the central or primary circuit board making up a complex electronic system, such as a computer.

A typical computer is built with the microprocessor, main memory, and other basic components on the motherboard. Other components of the computer such as external storage, control circuits for video display and sound, and peripheral devices are typically attached to the motherboard via connectors or cables of some sort.

There is more information about IBM-compatible personal computers in PC motherboard.

Components of computer motherboards

• CPU socket (designed to hold a CPU)
• Northbridge
• Southbridge
• PCI slots
• AGP slots
• IDE, FireWire and Bluetooth connectors