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motherboard

/ˈmʌðəbɔːd/noun

उच्चारण मदबॉर्ड

मदरबोर्ड, (कंप्यूटर का) मुख्य परिपथ बोर्ड

Core word

noun
  1. 1

    [C] computing

    the main board of a computer, containing the circuits for the central processing unit and connections for other parts

    मदरबोर्ड, (कंप्यूटर का) मुख्य परिपथ बोर्ड

    • The technician said the motherboard needed to be replaced.
    • The processor and memory are fitted on the motherboard.
    • The laptop will not start because the motherboard is damaged.
    + 2 more examples
    • He chose a motherboard that supports faster memory.
    • All the components of a computer connect to the motherboard.
§Structures (grammar patterns) 4

the motherboard (countable noun)

The motherboard is the main circuit board of a computer. It is a countable noun.

'Motherboard' कंप्यूटर का मुख्य सर्किट बोर्ड है। यह गणनीय संज्ञा है।

  • The motherboard connects all parts of the computer.
  • We replaced the motherboard of the old laptop.

on the motherboard

Components are said to be on or in the motherboard's sockets; the usual preposition is on.

पुर्जों के लिए 'on the motherboard' या उसके sockets में कहा जाता है; सामान्य preposition 'on' है।

  • The processor sits on the motherboard.
  • There is a small battery on the motherboard.

motherboard + noun

Motherboard works as a noun adjunct: motherboard failure, motherboard socket, motherboard slot.

'Motherboard' संज्ञा से पहले आता है: motherboard failure, motherboard socket, motherboard slot।

  • A motherboard failure stopped the computer.
  • The RAM goes into the motherboard slot.

motherboard (informal: mobo) and systems

Computer users often shorten it to mobo. Mobile phones have a similar part called the logic board.

कंप्यूटर उपयोगकर्ता इसे प्रायः 'mobo' कहते हैं। मोबाइल फोन में इसी जैसे भाग को logic board कहा जाता है।

  • Which mobo did you buy for your PC?
  • A phone has a logic board instead of a motherboard.
+Collocations 4

verb + motherboard

replaceinstallupgradefixconnectfit

  • The technician replaced the damaged motherboard.

adjective + motherboard

faultynewcompatiblemaindamaged

  • A faulty motherboard can stop the computer from starting.

motherboard + noun

chipbatteryslotportsocketfailure

  • The motherboard battery stores the date and time.

components + motherboard

CPURAMgraphics cardhard diskpower supply

  • The CPU and RAM are fixed to the motherboard.
“More examples 6
  • The computer would not start because the motherboard was damaged.

कंप्यूटर चालू नहीं हुआ क्योंकि motherboard खराब हो गया था।

  • Radhika learned about the motherboard in her computer class at school.

राधिका ने विद्यालय की कंप्यूटर कक्षा में motherboard के बारे में सीखा।

  • All the other parts of the computer are connected to the motherboard.

कंप्यूटर के अन्य सभी भाग motherboard से जुड़े होते हैं।

  • A new motherboard costs more than the old computer is worth.

नए motherboard की कीमत पुराने कंप्यूटर के मूल्य से अधिक है।

  • Before buying a processor, check whether it fits your motherboard.

प्रोसेसर खरीदने से पहले जाँच लें कि वह आपके motherboard में फिट होता है या नहीं।

  • Dust inside the cabinet can heat the motherboard and slow the computer.

कैबिनेट के अंदर की धूल motherboard को गर्म करके कंप्यूटर को धीमा कर सकती है।

!Common mistakes 1

✗ The processor is fixed in the motherboard.

✓ The processor is fixed on the motherboard.

Components that sit on the surface of a board take on.

बोर्ड की सतह पर लगे पुर्जों के लिए 'on' आता है।