GETTING TO KNOW THE CHIPSET
Thursday, November 19th, 2009 | Author:

The motherboard is built around the chipset which is based upon the type of processor and memory used. The main system chipset known as the North Bridge comprises the logic circuits that contain a blue print of how the processor, memory and other components on the motherboard are meant to communicate. It acts like a hub, controlling the transfer of data between the processor, its cache, system buses and other peripherals. The timely transfer of data free error is probably the most important job of the system. Its proficiency in performing this task dictates how the system works. Other than the North Bridge, motherboards also have a separate South Bridge that integrates and controls all external IDE , USB, etc. Nowadays motherboards with integrated graphics and audio features are getting popular due to the low cost. Thus chipset is the base around which the entire setup of building computer revolves.

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