Motherboard Ports What They Are And How They Work
If you’re replacing an internal hardware component or upgrading for better performance, you must remove the existing equipment from its dedicated motherboard port. To install new components, you do the opposite and plug the new component(s) into a dedicated port. There are also external ports located on the rear of the motherboard, for plugging in and disconnecting peripherals. Without opening the case, you can plug a mouse, keyboard, or external hard drive into the top or rear USB ports, for instance....