Major Components on All
Motherboards
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For processing:
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CPU
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Chip set
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For temporary storage:
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RAM
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Cache memory
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Electrical system:
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Power supply
connections
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For communication with
other devices:
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Traces
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Expansion slots
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System clock
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Programming and setup
data:
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Flash ROM
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CMOS setup chip