Because all components of the computer are connected to, and through the motherboard. It is called a motherboard because it contains all the other components that makes an electronic function. It is much like the term "mothership." That is a ship (whether a spaceship or a nautical ship) where many other ships are docked.
Computer components are often referenced by gender. Female components can accept inputs. (Connectors, Mini-DINS), male components can plug into other parts. For example a headphone jack would be female. The headphone plug (a TRS connector) would be male.
It's because a motherboard often has addon cards sometimes called children... all things connect to the motherboard, kinda like all people come from a mother.. get it.. it's a play on words.
P1 connector
micro btx motherboards also called uBTX is an advanced an better form of motherboard than micro atx motherboards and it is manufactured by Intel and b stands for better.
p1
P1
10 motherboards
If you mean "how many models of motherboards" - thousands. If you mean "how many pieces of motherboards" - probably billions.
See the Related Link below for pictures of motherboards.
All Intel chipsets and motherboards support crossfire.
A 20 pin connector.
Motherboards are pretty much manufactured the world around. Most for PC's come from China, Taiwan, Korea, India, Japan, Malaysia and the such. Motherboards for US weapon systems are made in the US. Many European countries make motherboards.
Yes. Intel manufacturers both OEM and retail desktop motherboards.
MSI motherboards are a good choice for replacement motherboards for your desktop. Few people have any problems with them and they have an average rating of over four stars on Amazon.