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Which term is used to describe small mounts inside the case on which the motherboard can rest?
standoffs
What connector connects to the motherboard?
If you are refering to the 20 or 24 pin molex connector, this is the motherboard power distribution subsystem from the power supply. If you are refering to the several other small connectors, they have various functions. Front panel indicators and switchs, USB distribution connectors, fans, CD audio, etc.
What connector do you use on the motherboard to connect the hard drive I think there are four?
If there are four connectors, then you are probably referring to Serial ATA (SATA). If the connector is a small, L-shaped socket, then you simply need to get a SATA cable. It is a thin flat cable, almost always red with black connectors at the ends. At least one should have came with the motherboard/case/power supply or hard drive. You can usually use any of the plugs on the motherboard, but look for one that says SATA0 (zero) or SATA1. Just start with the lowest number you can find.
What on the motherboard are small pins that enables you to configure motherboard setting?
jumpers
Motherboard is present in CPU or CPU is present in motherboard?
A CPU is a small square chip that is secured to the motherboard.
When using an 80-conductor cable-select cable the drive nearest the motherboard is the?
Answer: When using an 80-conductor cable-select cable, the drive nearest the motherboard is the master, and the drive farthest from the motherboard is the slave. You can recognize a cable-select cable by a small hole somewhere in the the data cable or by labels (master or slave) on the connectors. -CompTIA A+ Guide to Hardware, Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting Fifth Edition 2010 copyright - Jean Andrews, Ph.D.
Motherboard settings are stored in a small amount of RAM located on the firmware chip and are called?
CMOS or BIOS configuration settings
Is the CPU located on the motherboard?
Yes. It is next to something that is called the bus. It has a small fan that is also connected to it so it doesn't over heat. It is the main part of the motherboard and of the computer without it a computer can do nothing Hope this helped :P
Do mounts need to be changed to swap a 5.3l vortec in for a 5.0l tbi?
should be the same mounts as they are both small blocks.
What is a microATX motherboard?
A micro ATX motherboard is simply a small version of the more popular ATX motherboard. It has less room for expansion (graphics, sound and network card.
Should engine lift after your motor mounts are replaced?
If the old mounts were compressed over the years, there could be a small lift of the engine with new mounts. If the lift is more than an inch or so, you should check that the proper mounts were installed.
What two characteristics of motherboard can be determined by the form factor?
The form facter relates to the actual dimensions of the motherboard itself. There are 2 sizes: Large and Small. ATX = Large, mATX = Small.
