motherboard
/ˈmʌðərˌbɔrd/
noun
- The main circuit board of a computer, to which all other components (such as the CPU, memory, and storage) connect.
- A faulty motherboard can cause the computer to crash or fail to start up.
- The technician replaced the damaged motherboard to get the computer working again.
- When building a PC, you need to choose a motherboard that is compatible with your processor.
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