| CPU Socket | This is where the processor (CPU) is installed. It connects the CPU to the other components of the computer system. |
| RAM Slots | These slots hold the RAM modules. They provide temporary storage that the CPU can access quickly. |
| BIOS/UEFI chip | This is the system’s firmware. It controls the motherboard, and the components attached to it, when the system starts. |
| PCI, PCIe Slots | These are expansion slots, used to add extra components to the system, like a graphics card or sound card. |
| SATA ports | These ports connect the storage devices (HDD, SSD) to the motherboard. |
| USB Headers | These are connected to USB ports on your device’s case. They allow USB devices to interact with your system. |
| Power connectors | They provide power to the motherboard and other components. |
| Northbridge | It connects the CPU to very high-speed devices, especially main memory and graphics controllers. |
| Southbridge | It connects lower-speed devices to the system. |
