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    Practical-4: Identify The On-Board Features of The Motherboard. Add Gaming Capabilities by Adding An Accelerator Card

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    The document discusses expanding the capabilities of a motherboard by adding expansion cards. It begins by defining the motherboard and its layout. It then discusses 12 different types of expansion cards that can be added, such as sound cards, video cards, network cards, and more. It provides examples of how each type of card can enhance the motherboard's functions. The document concludes by outlining best practices for planning and physically installing expansion cards, such as determining the appropriate slot and ensuring proper seating of the card.

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    The document discusses expanding the capabilities of a motherboard by adding expansion cards. It begins by defining the motherboard and its layout. It then discusses 12 different types of expansion cards that can be added, such as sound cards, video cards, network cards, and more. It provides examples of how each type of card can enhance the motherboard's functions. The document concludes by outlining best practices for planning and physically installing expansion cards, such as determining the appropriate slot and ensuring proper seating of the card.

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    The document discusses expanding the capabilities of a motherboard by adding expansion cards. It begins by defining the motherboard and its layout. It then discusses 12 different types of expansion cards that can be added, such as sound cards, video cards, network cards, and more. It provides examples of how each type of card can enhance the motherboard's functions. The document concludes by outlining best practices for planning and physically installing expansion cards, such as determining the appropriate slot and ensuring proper seating of the card.

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    Name: Pandavadra Arti Subject: CMT (3350701)

    Enrolment no.: 196140307079

    Practical-4
    AIM: Identify the on-board features of the Motherboard. Add additional
    facilities like the Network capabilities, and
    Gaming capabilities by adding an Accelerator card.

    • What is Motherboard?

    • The motherboard is defined as a circuit board for the computer system, also called logic
    board or mainboard. In the computer system, the biggest
    component is the motherboard that controls all the components of the computer system
    and establishes a link between all components
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    • Layout of Motherboard:
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    • Block diagram of Motherboard:

    • Types of Expansion Cards:

    1. Sound Cards
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    • Sound cards expand the sound capabilities of a PC. They are popular with gamers and
    those who watch videos, and/or television, on their PCs. With a sound card, a system
    can go from mono sound, to stereo sound, to surround sound.

    2. Video Cards

    • Video cards can increase the overall performance of a system, depending upon the card
    that is installed. They can also allow the addition of multiple monitors. One of the ways
    that they increase performance is by taking the workload off of the CPU and
    transferring it to the video card. A good video card is a wise investment.
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    3. Network Cards

    • Most motherboards have built in network cards; however, they can fail or they might
    not connect to the right type of network in your situation. Additionally, you might need
    to connect with another or different type of network or make multiple network
    connections. Those are a few examples of situations where a network expansion card
    could prove useful.

    4. Serial and Parallel Cards


    • Another reason to add expansion cards would be the need to expand the life of legacy
    applications. Most systems nowadays do not come with a serial or parallel port;
    however, some applications and situations still call for those types of connections. You
    can add an expansion card that has a serial and/or parallel port in your system.

    5. USB Cards
    • An expansion card will allow you to add more USB ports to a system. You can also
    add newer versions of USB by using an expansion card.
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    6. FireWire Cards

    • You can also add more FireWire ports to your system. If you don’t have FireWire, you
    can use an expansion card to add it, and, by installing an expansion card, you can update
    your system.

    7. Storage Cards
    • A variety of storage solutions are available through the use of expansion cards. If you
    need to add a SCSI tape array, you can add an expansion card that allows you to connect
    to SCSI devices. There are also expansion cards that are solid-state drives in their own
    right. They are an extremely unique solution for storage and they are very fast;
    however, they tend to be fairly expensive.
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    8. Modem Cards

    • Most systems no longer come with built-in modems. However, some virtual private
    networks require the client to dial-in in order to connect and a modem is needed to do
    so. An expansion card that has a modem built into it will resolve this problem.

    9. Wireless/Cellular Cards
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    • Wireless and cellular network cards allow you to take advantage of wireless networks
    and a cellular card can take advantage of LTE or 4G networks. Caution: additional data
    charges may apply.

    10. TV tuner Cards

    • A TV tuner card allows a PC to make a cable television connection. This is a popular


    option for a home theatre PC. Cable television can be routed through, or watched, on
    the PC.

    11. Video Capture Cards


    • Video capture cards are used to capture video images. Specialized cards are used to
    capture video and/or still images that cross through the PC and they may be combined
    with a TV tuner card.
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    12. Riser Cards


    • The riser card is used as an adapter for other cards. They are plugged in and offer the
    ability to install another card at a 90-degree angle. They are used when space is tight.

    • The riser card is used as an adapter for other cards. They are plugged in and offer the ability to
    install another card at a 90-degree angle. They are used when space is tight.

    • Expansion Card Installation:

    • When installing an expansion card, some planning should be undertaken prior to the physical
    installation. A good plan will prevent problems from occurring.
    • Planning Steps-
    1. First determine what you are trying to accomplish.
    • There are often multiple ways to solve the issue; which one is right for this situation?
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    2. Is there an open slot?


    • If there is not, then a decision has to be made on how to free one up.
    3. Is there enough physical space?
    • Check the dimensions of the proposed card.
    4. Is there a better option?
    • Do your research. Plan for the future (it can be less expensive in the long run).
    5. Read the documentation.
    • Specifically look for when the driver needs to be installed (now or later).

    • Physical Steps-

    1. Power down and open the case.


    • Make sure that you follow all safety procedures.
    2. Determine which slot to use.
    • If an open slot, install the card, making sure it is firmly seated. If an occupied slot,
    remove the old card and then install the new one, making sure it is firmly seated.
    3. Close the case, and power up.
    • Once the system is powered up, test for functionality to make sure it works correctly.
    4. Check the manufacturer’s website.
    • Often there is an updated driver or firmware that you may want to install to make sure
    that you have all the functionality that is required.

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