Locating components
The following illustration will help you locate the various components in your
computer.
adapter connector
graphics adapter connector
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.
1 Microprocessor and heat sink
2 Memory modules
3 PCI Express x1
4 PCI Express x16
5 PCI adapter connectors
6 PCI adapter
7 Power supply assembly
Chapter 3. Installing options
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