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The motherboard is one of the most important components of a computer system, as it connects and controls all other hardware components. It is essentially the «heart» of the computer.

There are several key features to consider when selecting a motherboard. First is the form factor, which refers to the physical size and layout of the board. Common form factors include ATX, Micro-ATX, and Mini-ITX.

Another important consideration is the socket type, which determines what kind of CPU can be installed on the motherboard. The most common CPU sockets are Intel’s LGA and AMD’s PGA.

The chipset is another important component of the motherboard, as it determines what features the board will have, such as the number of USB ports and the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed.

The motherboard also has expansion slots for additional hardware components, such as graphics cards and sound cards. These slots come in different sizes and speeds, such as PCI Express x16 or PCI Express 3.0.

It’s important to note that not all motherboards are compatible with all hardware components. For example, a motherboard with an Intel LGA socket cannot support an AMD processor.

Vocabulary

Motherboard – материнская плата

Hardware components – компоненты аппаратного обеспечения

Connects – соединяет

Controls – управляет

Form factor – форм-фактор

Physical size – физический размер

Layout – расположение

ATX – форм-фактор АТХ

Micro-ATX – форм-фактор Микро-АТХ

Mini-ITX – форм-фактор Мини-АТХ

Socket type – тип сокета

CPU – центральный процессор

Chipset – чипсет

Features – характеристики

USB ports – порты USB

RAM – оперативная память

Expansion slots – слоты расширения

Graphics cards – графические карты

Sound cards – звуковые карты

Sizes – размеры

Speeds – скорости

Compatible – совместимый

Tasks

1. What is the function of a motherboard?

Answer: The motherboard connects and controls all other hardware components in a computer system.

2. What is form factor, and why is it an important consideration when selecting a motherboard?

Answer: Form factor refers to the physical size and layout of the motherboard. It is an important consideration because it determines what kind of case the board can fit in and what hardware components can be installed.

3. What is the socket type, and how does it relate to selecting a CPU for a computer system?

Answer: The socket type determines what kind of CPU can be installed on the motherboard. It is important to select a compatible CPU with the correct socket type for the motherboard.

4. What features does the chipset determine on a motherboard?

Answer: The chipset determines what features the motherboard will have, such as the number of USB ports and the maximum amount of RAM that can be installed.

5. What are expansion slots, and what kind of hardware components can be installed in them?

Answer: Expansion slots are slots on the motherboard for installing additional hardware components, such as graphics cards and sound cards. These slots come in different sizes and speeds, such as PCI Express x16 or PCI Express 3.0.