motherboard

[ muhth-er-bawrd, -bohrd ]

noun

, Computers.

1. a rigid, slotted board upon which other boards that contain the basic circuitry of a computer or of a computer component can be mounted. Compare board ( def 14 ).

motherboard

/ ˈmʌðəˌbɔːd /

noun

1. (in an electronic system) a printed circuit board through which signals between all other boards are routed

motherboard

/ mŭth′ər-bôrd′ /

1. The main circuit board of a computer, usually containing the central processing unit and main system memory as well as circuitry that controls the disk drives, keyboard, monitor, and other peripheral devices.

Word History and Origins

Origin of motherboard¹

mother ¹ + board

Example Sentences

With a desktop computer, you can try powering down the machine, opening up the case, and double-checking all the connections to and from the motherboard.

From Popular-Science

One of the first things you'll see after prying off the screen is a metal cover over the motherboard.

From Ars Technica

He said investigators removed a computer motherboard from his neighbor’s home, among other effects.

From Washington Post

Today, ASUS is the number one manufacturer of motherboards, in fact, one out of every three computers houses a motherboard produced by this company.

From Popular-Science

ASUS drives innovation and is a leader in motherboard, gaming, notebooks, mobile trends.

From Popular-Science

That question is being raised again in light of previously unseen chat logs uncovered by Motherboard and the Daily Dot.

From The Daily Beast

Where once sat a mess of computers in the passenger's seat now stands a tidy motherboard no larger than an iPad.

From The Daily Beast

I kept hitting it, until the keyboard fell off, exposing the motherboard and the hard-drive.

From Project Gutenberg

“Motherboard,” Kurt said, reaching for a spool of blank CDs.

From Project Gutenberg

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