Motherboards Flashcards
1
Q
Form Factors
A
- ATX
- ITX
- BTX
2
Q
ATX (Advanced Technology Extended)
A
- 12” x 9.6”
- 20/20 + 4/24 connector
- PS/2 ports
- I/O Panel
- Air flow (push/pull)
- CPU/PSU fan replacements
3
Q
ITX (Information Technology Extended)
A
- Developed by VIA tech
- Provides low power
- Fanless (passive cooling)
- Same specs as ATX
4
Q
BTX (Balanced Technology Extended)
A
- Meant to replace ATX
- Better thermal design
- Components mounted closer together
5
Q
PCIe
A
Peripheral Component Interconnect express
6
Q
Power Connectors
A
- 20/20 + 4/24 pin
- 4 pin CPU (P4)
- 8 pin CPU (EPS)
7
Q
Connector Types
A
- SATA
- M.2
- Headers
- CPU + system fans
