Chapter 29. Motherboards
This is where it all comes together. Everything we've talked about so far in this book is either part of, connects to, or comes from the motherboard. Without a motherboard, you would not have a computer. You'd just have a box, a few leftover parts, and a high degree of frustration. You wouldn't even have a jack to plug into.
Not only does the motherboard make your computer, but it also defines it. The components and circuits on the motherboard determine exactly what your computer can do and how fast it runs.
Nearly all computers and compatible computers share one common feature: They are built with a single, large printed circuit board as their foundation. In many cases, the big board—usually called the motherboard
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