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National Teaching and Learning Change ProgrammeInformation and Communication Technology: Dictionary

motherboard

Main printed circuit board (PCB) in the computer, which holds the major components. The processor and clock chips will either be plugged into or soldered to the motherboard.

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microprocessorchipcomponentintegrated circuitprinted circuit board (PCB)silicon chipexpansion cardnetwork card
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