FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

Detailed explanation-1: -The E-ATX or extended ATX motherboard is much larger than the standard ATX motherboard. This motherboard is primarily used for gaming where a lot of power is needed. Most of the extra space on the board is used for extra expansion slots and memory slots.

Detailed explanation-2: -The most common motherboard form factor today is called ATX. Introduced by Intel Corp. in 1995 as an extension of the Baby AT form factor, ATX motherboards have a maximum size of 12 by 9.6 in. Smaller variants include the MiniATX, MicroATX and FlexATX.

Detailed explanation-3: -(Advanced Technology EXtended motherboard) The PC motherboard that superseded the Baby AT design. The ATX layout rotated the CPU and memory 90 degrees, allowing full-length expansions to be plugged into all sockets. The power supply blows air over the CPU rather than pulling air through the chassis.

Detailed explanation-4: -The number of expansion slots on an ATX board varies from a minimum of four to a maximum of seven. Even four slots are plentiful for most people since an average user is just going to fill up one to two slots. Not all PCI Express x16 slots are built equal. They can have different number of lanes: 4, 8 or 16.

Detailed explanation-5: -The ATX form factor is a replacement for the older AT and baby AT form factors. Invented by Intel in 1995, it incorporates the first major change in the layout of PC motherboards to occur in years. The ATX motherboard rotates the orientation of the board 90 degrees.