How Does The Motherboard Work?
HOW IT WORKS The CPU is the Central Processing Unit, or simply, the processor. Since the processor is considered the “brain” of the computer, the motherboard can be compared to the “nervous system.” Nearly every component relies on the motherboard and is connected to it in some way. It is essentially a circuit board with paths or “traces” that transmit power and relay commands to the other components to tell them what action is needed. The motherboard links everything together, and helps the different components communicate. When you execute any function on your computer, it requires a specific action. For each action an electronic impulse is sent to the motherboard. The board determines what the impulse is, what is needed, and which component must be implemented to complete the function. It then sends that component a signal. The component establishes what needs to happen and sends that information back to the motherboard. The motherboard then determines what action comes next and wha
