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Need help! Types of connectors on a mainboard?

PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 5:11 pm
by Scour
Hello!

Can someone tell me, which connector whis type is?

I mean AGP, Socket, PS/2, serial-port etc.

Which of this connectors are pin-connectors, edge connectors, dual-edge-connectors etc.

Thanks

PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 9:28 pm
by CDRecorder
The AGP connector is a slot on the motherboard into which you insert the computer's video card. It is not accessible from the outside of the computer.

The PS/2 connectors are the small round connectors on the motherboard into which you plug your mouse and keyboard. They are accessible from the outside of the computer.

The serial port (you might have two depending on your computer) is a D-shaped connector with nine pins. It is used for connecting old-style mice or external dial-up modems, and it is accessible from the outside of the computer.

There is no single connector known as a "socket". "Socket" is just a generic term referring to a connector.

I hope this helps! :D

PostPosted: Thu Sep 25, 2003 10:17 pm
by Turkeyscore.com
There is no single connector known as a "socket". "Socket" is just a generic term referring to a connector.


an example of the term socket in use is, the processor is a socket A, meaning it is AMD.

PostPosted: Mon Sep 29, 2003 3:39 pm
by Scour
Hello!

Thanks to all :)

PostPosted: Mon Sep 29, 2003 5:11 pm
by CDRecorder
You're welcome. :D