Technical Godacharya Channel - Motherboard Overview

Introduction

• Previous video covered motherboard theory.
• Current video focuses on practical details of motherboard ports, components, and sockets.

Motherboard Types

• Three types of motherboards demonstrated in the video.

CPU Sockets

• Central Processing Unit (CPU): Central component of the computer.
• Socket Types:
  • Pin Grid Array (PGA)
  • Land Grid Array (LGA)
  • Demonstrated CPU installation with LGA socket, model LGA 1150.
• CPU Fan and Thermal Paste:
  • Importance of thermal paste for cooling.
  • Removal and installation of CPU fan.

RAM Slots

• Voltage Details:
  • DDR2 (1.8V), DDR3 (1.5V), and DDR4.
• RAM Channels:
  • Single, double, and quad channel RAM.
• Installation:
  • Desktop RAM slot: DIMM.
  • Press the button to insert RAM.

Super Input Output Chip

• Connects external devices.
• Manages inputs/outputs of power supply and control units.

Connectors

• 24-pin ATX Connector:
  • Connects power supply to the motherboard.
• PATA/IDE Connector:
  • Used for DVD writers and old hard disks.
• SATA Connectors:
  • For latest hard disks and DVD writers.

BIOS Chip

• Basic Input Output System (BIOS).
• BIOS Chip Sockets:
  • PLCC (Plastic Leaded Chip Carrier).

Bridges

• South Bridge:
  • Connects peripherals like PCI Express Card, Hard Drive, USB, BIOS.
• North Bridge:
  • Handles RAM, CPU, and graphic card slots.

CMOS Battery

• Purpose:
  • Maintains time, date, and BIOS settings.
• Installation/Removal:
  • Demonstrated battery removal.

PCI Slots

• Types of PCI Slots:
  • PCI 1x, PCI, AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port).
  • Used for video cards, audio cards, etc.

Audio and LAN Chips

• Integrated Audio Chip:
  • Located near capacitors, supports 2.1, 5.1, and 4.1 systems.
• Integrated Gigabyte Internal Chip:
  • Used for LAN connections.

Back Panel Ports

• PS/2 Ports:
  • For old mouse and keyboard.
• Serial and Parallel Ports:
  • Used for network routers and old printers.
• VGA Port:
  • Connects monitor to CPU.
• USB Connectors:
  • USB 2.0 and 3.0 for peripherals.
• Ethernet Port:
  • RJ45 connector for internet.
• Audio Ports:
  • 5.1 system with various speaker connections.
• HDMI and DVI Ports:
  • For connecting monitors and projectors.

Front Panel Connections

• F Panel (Front Panel):
  • Connectors for power, reset, HDD LED, and power LED.
• System Fan and Audio Connectors:
  • Front and back audio connections demonstrated.

Conclusion

• Detailed explanation of the motherboard components and ports.
• Encouragement to like, share, and subscribe to the channel.