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What is the main component of a desktop PC which houses the computer's critical parts?
That would be the motherboard. The processor is plugged into the motherboard, and the motherboard is mounted in the case.
Box like case that contains the electronic components of the computer?
Computer case.
What is the purpose of installing standoffs or spacers between the motherboard and case?
To Prevent components on the back of the motherboard from touching the case.
In a system that uses a CD drive the wire connect to what?
Sound cart to CD/DVD drive. In case of an onboard sound of your motherboard, just connect the CD drive via IDE to your motherboard.
What the difference between central processing unit and system unit?
A computer system unit is the case with the motherboard and all the ports. The box you unplug and walk around with. The CPU is the Central Processing Unit, this is a chip on the motherboard that does all the processing.People erroneously refer to system unit as CPU.
Why is it important that your case and motherboard share a form factor?
assures that the mother board fits in the case. Holes in case align with ports coming off the motherboard. The holes holes in the motherboard align with the holes in the case for anchoring the board to the case.
What is another common name for a motherboard?
Another term for motherboard is mainboard.
What is a standoff?
A round plastic or metal peg that is used to separate the motherboard from the case, so that components on the back of the motherboard do not touch the case.
Where is the BIOS located?
your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. your system's BIOS is stored on an unremovable chip on your computer's motherboard. it is permanently stored on one or two ROM ICs installed on the system board
How do you keep a motherboard from touching the base of the metal case?
Usually, when you buy a computer case it comes with standoffs which get screwed on to the case (there's usually at least 6 and as many as 10) and then the motherboard sits on those standoffs instead of on to the case itself. The motherboard standoffs serve the purpose of avoiding direct contact between the motherboard and the case itself so as to avoid a possible electrical discharge which would in turn damage the motherboard. There are holes on the case where the standoffs should be placed.
What controls the CPU fan the operating system or the motherboard?
The BIOS on the motherboard.
Which action is recommended to prevent the motherboard form contacting the metal base of the case?
Which action is recommended to prevent the motherboard from contacting the metal base of the case? Ensure that the non-conductive side of the case is beneath the motherboard. Use standoffs to keep the motherboard above the metal base. Place a non-conductive barrier between the motherboard and the metal base. Use a self-adhesive non-conductive membrane on the underside of the motherboard. Which action is recommended to prevent the motherboard from contacting the metal base of the case? Ensure that the non-conductive side of the case is beneath the motherboard. Use standoffs to keep the motherboard above the metal base. Place a non-conductive barrier between the motherboard and the metal base. Use a self-adhesive non-conductive membrane on the underside of the motherboard.
