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motherboard Definition

mother·board (-bôrd′)

noun

the main interconnecting circuit board in an electronic device, into or on which the various subassemblies, as printed circuit boards, are plugged or wired
motherboard Usage Examples

Converse of object

  • install: It is possible to install most new motherboard without configuring anything.
  • replace: However, How can I replace the motherboard in my PC without having to reinstall Windows XP?
  • upgrade: As typically you will need to upgrade the motherboard, CPU and memory.
  • consult: You have to consult the motherboard 's manual to find out how to set the jumper.

Adjective modifier

  • faulty: However, the problem may be a faulty motherboard, which makes it a warranty issue.
  • dual: All Corsair TwinX modules are tested as a matched pair in a dual channel motherboard and packaged together immediately after test.
  • integrated: However, a DVI-D port on a graphics card ( or integrated motherboard ) is purely digital.

Modifies a noun

  • chipset: Q: I'm using an older computer with an AMD processor and a VIA motherboard chipset.
  • chipsets: Well, what are those strange PC motherboard chipsets?
  • BIOS: Note that not all motherboard BIOS setup programs, especially the older ones, support booting from the USB interface.
  • connector: Just make sure that you attach the plug to the motherboard connector the right way round.
  • tray: Stretching from the video to LAN cards there is a handle, for pulling out the motherboard tray.
  • manufacturer: The motherboard manufacturer can add or remove BIOS settings to suit its needs.

Noun used with modifier

  • chipset: Question: I have a VIA chipset motherboard, I have heard this causes problems with USB modems is this true?
  • PC: In general you can reset the password on any PC motherboard using one of four methods.
  • replacement: However, with the ever-helpful Novatech, Friday was pushing it a little for the delivery of my replacement motherboard.

Possessives

  • chipset: How the drives are described depends on the motherboard's chipset.
  • BIOS: Even your motherboard's BIOS may need to be updated for compatibility with your Video card.

Possessives

  • PC: I am having trouble accessing two additional hard drives for different reasons Problem Recently my PC's motherboard died on me.
  • computer: You should read your computer's motherboard manual to find out how BIOS updates are installed.