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Motherboard Types and Features
Memory, processors, expansion slots and integrated components are all connected to the motherboard. It acts as the nerve center for your system. The motherboard's form factor, chipset, and design affects which processor and memory types are supported, the number and types of expansion slots available, and the types of devices supported with integrated ports. Use this series of tutorials to learn about the motherboard already in your system or to prepare for your next motherboard upgrade or system purchase.

  Tutorials
  Motherboard Types
  Motherboard Features: External Ports
  Motherboard Features: Internal Connectors
  Motherboard Features: Expansion Slot Types
  Motherboard Features: Processor Sockets
  Motherboard Features: Chipsets
  Motherboard Features: BIOS Vendors/Features
  Choosing the Right Motherboard