COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
WHAT IS A MOTHERBOARD
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Slots on the motherboard that hold memory modules.
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Slots on the motherboard that houses CPU and forms the electrical interface with the CPU.
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Slots on the motherboard that can hold adapter cards.
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -DIMM (dual in-line memory module) slots are the place on your motherboard where the RAM goes. As such, you may also see DIMM slots referred to as “RAM slots.” The more DIMM slots your motherboard has, the more RAM you can install.
Detailed explanation-2: -A memory slot or RAM slot is what allows computer memory (RAM) chip/stick to be inserted into the computer. Depending on the motherboard, there will usually be 2 to 4 memory slots (sometimes more on high-end motherboards) and are what determine the type of RAM used with the computer.
Detailed explanation-3: -PCI Slot. The Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI) slot is a slot for expansion devices. Most desktop computers come with several PCI expansion slots. PCI slots are used for a variety of devices: modems, network cards, television tuners, radio tuners, video cards and sound cards, among others.