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Motherboard types & properties
Memorize the properties and characteristics of different motherboards.
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Computer Science
Undergraduate 1
10/23/2009
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ATX
 Definition
  1. Developed by Intel for Pentium systems.
  2. Has extra power connections for fans and processor and includes a software-accessible power switch.
  3. Uses a 20-pin P1 power connector with optional 4-pin aux connector.
  4. 30.5cm x 24.4cm (12in x 9.6in)
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Enhanced ATX
 Definition
  1. ATX version 2.2; improved.
  2. 24-pin power connector.
  3. Supports PCI Express.
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MiniATX
 Definition
  1. 28.4cm x 20.8cm (11.2in x 8.2in; more compact).
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MicroATX
 Definition
  1. Smaller to reduce cost.
  2. 24.4cm x 24.4cm (9.6in^2).
  3. Smaller power supply and ATX 2.1 case possible.
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FlexATA(X?)
 Definition
  1. Smaller than microATX.
  2. 22.9cm x 19.1cm (9in x 7.5in).
  3. Same mounting holes as microATX.
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BTX
 Definition
  1. Up to 7 expansion slots.
  2. Up to 325.12mm wide.
  3. Tower, Desktop, and Small form factor possible.
  4. 24-pin power connector, can use ATX 2.2 (Enhanced ATX) power supply w/ 4-pin aux connector.
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MicroBTX
 Definition
  1. Up to 4 expansion slots.
  2. Up to 264.16mm wide.
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NanoBTX
 Definition
  1. Up to 2 expansion slots.
  2. Up to 223.52mm wide.
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PicoBTX
 Definition
  1. Up to 1 expansion slot.
  2. Up to 203.2mm wide.
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NLX
 Definition
  1. LPX improvement.
  2. Daughter board on edge of board.
  3. From 8in x 10in to 9in x 13.6in.
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AT
 Definition
  1. Oldest, but still in use.
  2. P8 and P9 power connectors.
  3. 30.5cm x 33cm (12in x 13in).
Term
Baby AT
 Definition
  1. Smaller AT compatible with ATX cases.
  2. P8 and P9 power connectors.
  3. 33cm x 22cm (12in x 8.7in).
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