Identifying Parts On The System Board - Lenovo ThinkCentre 8700 User Manual

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 (some
models).
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1
Microprocessor fan connector
2
Microprocessor and heat sink
3
Memory connector 1
4
Memory connector 2
5
Clear CMOS/Recovery jumper
6
Power connector
7
Diskette drive connector
8
SATA IDE connector (2)
9
IDE connector
10
Power fan connector
11
Front panel connector
12
SATA IDE connectors (2)
13
Front panel USB connectors (2)
14
Battery
15
PCI adapter connectors (2)
16
Front audio connector
17
CD-IN connector
18
PCI Express x16 graphics adapter
connector
19
PCI Express x1 adapter connector
20
System fan connector
21
12v power connector