motherboard
noun
moth·er·board
ˈmə-t͟hər-ˌbȯrd 
: the main circuit board especially of a microcomputer
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So, for instance, G-Assist could talk to your MSI motherboard to control your thermal profile or ping Logitech G to change your LED settings.
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Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
Check your motherboard manual for more information on enabling the feature and setting your MHz properly.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2025
A couple of locator pegs keep it properly positioned at the top of the motherboard tray on the opposite (inner) edge.
—PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
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Ryan Whitwam, Ars Technica, 25 Mar. 2025
Check your motherboard manual for more information on enabling the feature and setting your MHz properly.
—Brad Bourque, WIRED, 16 Mar. 2025
A couple of locator pegs keep it properly positioned at the top of the motherboard tray on the opposite (inner) edge.
—PCMAG, 15 Mar. 2025
For better or worse, the Framework Laptop 12 appears to be its own separate system, with motherboards, accessories, and a refresh schedule distinct from the 13-inch laptop.
—Ars Technica, 25 Feb. 2025
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“Motherboard.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/motherboard. Accessed 3 Apr. 2025.
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motherboard
noun
moth·er·board
ˈmət͟h-ər-ˌbō(ə)rd
-ˌbȯ(ə)rd
: the main circuit board especially of a personal computer
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