4 pins
Legacy CPU fans used a 3-pin header. Anything in the past few generations and current use a 4-pin straight configuration now-- The majority of 3 pin fans work on most 4-pin plugs, but I don't know if the inverse is true.
This message is generated by your motherboard's BIOS. The alert is referring to your CPU Cooler's fan which is located towards the top of your motherboard. There could be a smaller fan located in the middle section of your motherboard but that is your Northbridge chipset. It’s also possible someone has plugged in a case fan into your CPU fan header (the power plug for your CPU fan) so be sure to check your case fans as well.
A CPU is a small square chip that is secured to the motherboard.
yes motherboard is a part of CPU
Your motherboard may need to be changed when your CPU is upgraded.
Motherboard, hard drive, CPU, GPU, cooling fans, optical drives, floppy drive and powersupply.
The fans usually connect to the motherboard, but they can connect directly to the power supply unit.
On an AT motherboard, the CPU will be placed in front of the expansion slots
Motherboard, hard drive, CPU, GPU, cooling fans, optical drives, floppy drive and powersupply.
The CPU, or Processor is found in the CPU socket on a motherboard.
On eBay, one can find many many motherboard and cpu bundles. Examples include AMD Athlon 64 X2 Dual Core 3.8 on Asus motherboard complete with memory. Price starts at $30.
Many/most motherboards have a separate power connector for the CPU. Check your motherboard's installation instructions to locate the CPU power connector. Then connect the matching power supply cable to the CPU power connector on the motherboard.