Form factor

In computer technology, the form factor is an indication of the size and fastening possibilities of a component used in a computer. This standardization makes it easy to assemble and replace various components.

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CPU socket

A CPU socket or CPU slot is a mechanical component that provides mechanical and electrical connections between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board (PCB). This allows the CPU to be replaced without soldering.
Common sockets have retention clips that apply a constant force, which must be overcome when a device is inserted. For chips with a large number of pins, either zero-insertion force (ZIF) sockets or land grid array (LGA) sockets are used instead. These designs apply a compression force once either a handle (for ZIF type) or a surface plate (LGA type) is put into place. This provides superior mechanical retention while avoiding the risk of bending pins when inserting the chip into the socket.

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Chipset

The chipset supports the processor in its task.

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BIOS Flashback

Simple way to restore the BIOS to its original state.

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SuperSpeed USB 3.0

USB 3.0 is the second major revision of the Universal Serial Bus (USB) standard for computer connectivity. The standard from 2008 defines a 5 Gbit/s transfer rate.

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UEFI BIOS

The Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI) is a specification that defines a software interface between an operating system and platform firmware. UEFI is meant as a replacement for the Basic Input/Output System (BIOS) firmware interface, present in all IBM PC-compatible personal computers. In practice, most UEFI images have legacy support for BIOS services. UEFI can be used to allow remote diagnostics and repair of computers, even without another operating system.

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Processor family

The family the processor belongs to.

Number of memory modules

A memory module or memory latch is a small circuit board on which several memory components (dynamic RAM in the form of integrated circuits) are soldered. Memory modules form or expand the main memory of electronic devices such as computers or printers and are plugged into specially designed slots.

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Max. memory

A data memory or storage medium is used to store data or information. The term storage medium is also used as a synonym for a specific data carrier.

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Memory chip

Random-access memory is a form of computer data storage. A random-access device allows stored data to be accessed directly in any random order. In contrast, other data storage media such as hard disks, CDs, DVDs and magnetic tape, as well as early primary memory types such as drum memory, read and write data only in a predetermined order, consecutively, because of mechanical design limitations. Therefore the time to access a given data location varies significantly depending on its physical location.

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Max. RAM OC

Describes how much memory can be overclocked (maxium RAM overclocking).

Memory type

DDR-SDRAM ("Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory") is a type of random access memory (RAM) currently available in three categories. DDR-SDRAM with 184 contacts, DDR2-SDRAM with 240 contacts and DDR3-SDRAM also with 240 contacts. They are mainly used for memory modules of the DIMM or SO-DIMM standard as main memory in PCs and laptops.

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RAM buffer

In addition to bandwidth and capacity variants, modules can
1. Optionally implement ECC, which is an extra data byte lane used for correcting minor errors and detecting major errors for better reliability. Modules with ECC are identified by an additional ECC in their designation.
2. Be "registered", which improves signal integrity (and hence potentially clock speed and physical slot capacity) by electrically buffering the signals at a cost of an extra clock of increased latency. Those modules are identified by an additional R in their designation, whereas non-registered (a.k.a. "unbuffered") RAM may be identified by an additional U in the designation.
3. Be Fully buffered modules, which are designated by F or FB and do not have the same notch position as other classes. Fully buffered modules cannot be used with motherboards that are made for registered modules, and the different notch position physically prevents their insertion.

Memory form factor

A DIMM or dual in-line memory module, comprises a series of dynamic random access memory integrated circuits. These modules are mounted on a printed circuit board and designed for use in personal computers, workstations and servers. DIMMs began to replace SIMMs (single in-line memory modules) as the predominant type of memory module as Intel P5-based Pentium processors began to gain market share.

The main difference between SIMMs and DIMMs is that DIMMs have separate electrical contacts on each side of the module, while the contacts on SIMMs on both sides are redundant. Another difference is that standard SIMMs have a 32-bit data path, while standard DIMMs have a 64-bit data path.

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S-ATA III

Serial ATA (SATA) is a computer bus interface for connecting host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives and optical drives. Serial ATA 3 can transfer up to 6 Gbit/s.

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RAID configuration

RAID (redundant array of independent disks, originally redundant array of inexpensive disks) is a storage technology that combines multiple disk drive components into a logical unit. Data is distributed across the drives in one of several ways called "RAID levels", depending on what level of redundancy and performance (via parallel communication) is required.

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PCI express version (max.)

PCI Express (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express), officially abbreviated as PCIe, is a computer expansion card standard designed to replace the older PCI, PCI-X, and AGP bus standards. PCIe has numerous improvements over the aforementioned bus standards, including higher maximum system bus throughput, lower I/O pin count and smaller physical footprint, better performance-scaling for bus devices, a more detailed error detection and reporting mechanism, and native hot-plug functionality. More recent revisions of the PCIe standard support hardware I/O virtualization.

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PCI Express x16

PCI Express ("Peripheral Component Interconnect Express", abbreviated: PCIe or PCI-E) is an extension standard for connecting peripheral devices to the chipset of a main processor. PCIe is the successor of PCI, PCI-X and AGP and offers a higher data transfer rate per pin compared to its predecessors.
During its development the interface was called "3GIO", which stands for "3rd Generation Input/Output".

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PCI Express x1

PCI Express, officially abbreviated as PCI-E or PCIe, is a computer expansion card interface format introduced by Intel in 2004. PCI Express was designed to replace the general-purpose PCI expansion bus, the high-end PCI-X bus and the AGP graphics card interface. Unlike previous PC expansion interfaces, rather than being a bus it is structured around point-to-point serial links called lanes.

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PCI-E 3.0 x16 (@x16)

Describes the count of the PCI-E slots with the slot size of x16 and are wired electrically x16.

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PCI-E 2.0 x16 (@x4)

Beschreibt den Anteil der PCI-E Slots die mechanisch eine Steckplatzgrösse von x16 haben und elektrisch auch x16 verbunden sind.

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Multi-GPU PCI-E x16 Speed

Describes how several graphics cards can be operated at which PCI Express speed.

Multi-GPU technology

In 3D computer graphics, various methods are used to distribute the load on several graphics chips or graphics cards. The collective term for these different techniques is Multi-GPU. Although every manufacturer offers similar operating modes, the name of the respective technology is a special marketing word creation.

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DVI-D (Dual Link)

Dual Link allows two digital signals to be transmitted simultaneously, enabling higher resolutions.
Analog signals (e.g. via a DVI-VGA adapter) cannot be transmitted on a DVI-D connection.

HDMI type A receptacle

The High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) is a compact audio/video connector interface for transmitting uncompressed digital streams. It represents a digital alternative to consumer analog standards such as Radio Frequency (RF) coaxial cable, composite video, S-Video, SCART, component video, D-Terminal, and VGA.

HDMI version

HDMI devices are manufactured to adhere to various versions of the specification, in which each version is given a number and/or letter, such as 1.0, 1.2, or 1.4b. Each subsequent version of the specification uses the same kind of cable but increases the bandwidth and/or capabilities of what can be transmitted over the cable.

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RJ45/LAN port

Network connection allows connection to an internal or external network.

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Max. port speed

Describes the maximum data transfer rate. Is not necessarily supported by all ports.

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Ethernet controller brand

Describes the brand of the built-in Ethernet controller.

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Ethernet controller

Describes which Ethernet controller(s) are installed.

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Audio channel

The descriptions of audio sound specifications distinguish between the number of discrete channels encoded in the original signal and the number of channels reproduced for playback.

Audio (3. 5 mm) connectors

There are 3.5mm audio connections. (At least audio output).

USB 3.0 type A

The universal serial bus (USB) is a serial bus system for the connection of a computer to external devices. USB3.0 can reach up to 5 Gbit/s in Superspeed modus.

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USB 2.0 type A

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus standard to interface devices. USB was designed to allow many peripherals to be connected using a single standardized interface socket and to improve the plug-and-play capabilities by allowing devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping). Other convenient features include providing power to low-consumption devices without the need for an external power supply and allowing many devices to be used without requiring manufacturer specific, individual device drivers to be installed.
The Mini-B, Micro-A, Micro-B , and Micro-AB connectors are used for smaller devices such as PDAs, mobile phones or digital cameras. The Standard-A plug is approximately 4 by 12 mm, the Standard-B approximately 7 by 8 mm, and the Micro-A and Micro-B plugs approximately 2 by 7 mm.

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Number of fan connector

Describes how many fan connectors are present on the motherboard.

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S/PDIF Header

ony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) is an interface specification for the electrical or optical transmission of digital stereo or multi-channel audio signals between different devices for use in consumer electronics.

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Serial Header

Serial interface on the motherboard. No normal D-SUB socket!

PS/2 Keyboard

The PS/2 connector is a 6-pin Mini-DIN connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system.

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PS/2 Mouse

The PS/2 connector is a 6-pin Mini-DIN connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system.

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USB 2.0 type A

Universal Serial Bus (USB) is a serial bus standard to interface devices. USB was designed to allow many peripherals to be connected using a single standardized interface socket and to improve the plug-and-play capabilities by allowing devices to be connected and disconnected without rebooting the computer (hot swapping). Other convenient features include providing power to low-consumption devices without the need for an external power supply and allowing many devices to be used without requiring manufacturer specific, individual device drivers to be installed.
The Mini-B, Micro-A, Micro-B , and Micro-AB connectors are used for smaller devices such as PDAs, mobile phones or digital cameras. The Standard-A plug is approximately 4 by 12 mm, the Standard-B approximately 7 by 8 mm, and the Micro-A and Micro-B plugs approximately 2 by 7 mm.

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USB 3.0 type A

The universal serial bus (USB) is a serial bus system for the connection of a computer to external devices. USB3.0 can reach up to 5 Gbit/s in Superspeed modus.

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Power connectors

Describes how many power connections the device/object has/requires.

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Manual

A user guide or user's guide, also commonly known as a manual, is a technical communication document intended to give assistance to people using a particular system.[1] It is usually written by a technical writer, although user guides are written by programmers, product or project managers, or other technical staff, particularly in smaller companies.

User guides are most commonly associated with electronic goods, computer hardware and software.

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