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Ch. 2 Terms
Term | Definition |
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front panel connector | A group of wires running from the front or top of the computer case to the motherboard. |
front panel header | A group of pins on a motherboard that connect to wires that are connected to the front panel of the computer case. |
spacer | Round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the case, so that components on the back of the motherboard do not touch the case. Also called spacer. |
standoff | Round plastic or metal pegs that separate the motherboard from the case, so that components on the back of the motherboard do not touch the case. Also called spacer. |
ZIF connector | A ZIF (zero insertion force) connector uses a lever or latch to prevent force from being used on a sensitive connection. |