
Identifying parts on the system board
The system board (sometimes called the planar or motherboard) is the main circuit
board in your computer. It provides basic computer functions and supports a
variety of devices.
The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board for
some models.
1Microprocessor and heat sink 10Battery
2Fan connector 11Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper
Note: This part may be a two-pin header.
3Memory connector 1 12SATA connectors (4)
4Memory connector 2 13Front panel connector
5Memory connector 3 14Front USB connector
6Memory connector 4 15Front audio connector
7Power connector 16PCI adapter connectors
8Diskette drive connector 1712v power connector
9Primary IDE connector
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