A
motherboard is the central or primary [circuit board]
? making up a computer system or other complex electronic system. A typical computer is built with the
microprocessor, [main memory]
?, and other basic components on the motherboard. Other components of the computer such as external storage, control circuits for video display and sound, and peripheral
? devices are attached to the motherboard via connectors or cables of some sort.
There is more discussion of motherboards in IBM compatible personal computers in PC motherboard.
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