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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 that are factory-installed or that you can install later.
The following illustration shows the locations of parts on the system board.
1 Memory connector 1 9 Internal speaker connector
2 Memory connector 2 10 Diskette drive connector
3 SATA IDE connectors (3) 11 Front panel connector
4 Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper 12 Power supply connector
5 PCI riser connector 13 12v power connector
6 Battery 14 Microprocessor
7 Cover presence switch (some
models)
15 Fan connector 2
8 Temperature sensor connector 16 Fan connector 1
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