Motherboard: meaning, definitions and examples
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motherboard
[ ˈmʌðərˌbɔːrd ]
computer hardware
A motherboard is the main printed circuit board (PCB) in a computer that connects all components and peripherals. It hosts the CPU, memory, and provides connectors for other hardware such as graphics cards and storage devices. Essentially, it acts as the backbone of a computer system, allowing communication between various components.
Synonyms
logic board, mainboard, system board.
Examples of usage
- The motherboard is crucial for the computer's performance.
- I upgraded my motherboard to support more RAM.
- All devices are connected to the motherboard for communication.
- Make sure to check the compatibility of your motherboard before buying a new CPU.
Translations
Translations of the word "motherboard" in other languages:
🇵🇹 placa-mãe
🇮🇳 मदरबोर्ड
🇩🇪 Hauptplatine
🇮🇩 motherboard
🇺🇦 материнська плата
🇵🇱 płyta główna
🇯🇵 マザーボード
🇫🇷 carte mère
🇪🇸 placa base
🇹🇷 anakart
🇰🇷 메인보드
🇸🇦 اللوحة الأم
🇨🇿 základní deska
🇸🇰 základná doska
🇨🇳 主板
🇸🇮 matična plošča
🇮🇸 móðurborð
🇰🇿 аналық плата
🇬🇪 მატერინკა
🇦🇿 ana kart
🇲🇽 placa madre
Etymology
The term 'motherboard' originally appeared in the early 1980s within the computer industry, referring to the primary circuit board that housed the central processing unit (CPU) and provided the essential circuitry for communication between various components of a computer system. The prefix 'mother' indicates that it is the 'mother' of all other boards in the system, supporting their functions and enabling them to interact. Prior to the use of 'motherboard', various terms such as 'system board' or 'mainboard' were employed, but 'motherboard' soon became the standard nomenclature as computers evolved from simple systems to more complex architectures. As technology advanced, the motherboard became increasingly sophisticated, integrating more functions and components, which has firmly established it as a central element in modern computers.