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Introduction to mainboards and PCB's

Computer mainboard configuration

Direct Memory Access (DMA)

The basic part of your computer is the main board or motherboard. Main boards come in many variations depending on need and size. Direct Memory Access is one of the ways the main board communicates with other hardware.

Small Computer Systems Interface (SCSI)

Peripheral Component Interface (PCI)

Universal Serial Bus (USB)

The SCSI interface connects your computer to peripheral hardware such as scanners. The PCI slots on the mainboard is where sound and modem cards are installed. The Universal Serial Bus is one of the newer "fast boys" in data communication, connecting peripherals.

Interrupt Requests (IRQ)

Integrated Drive Electronics (IDE)

Firewire and Bluetooth

Part of the older mainboard configuration IRQ's can still be found on some cards. How well do your drives communicate with your main board? The latest "fast boys" in data communication, wired and wireless.

Main board manufacturers

Mainboard and computer glossary

 
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