I/O & Motherboard Connections

2. Cable from the power supply that provides power to SATA drives.
6. Older digital video connection commonly used before HDMI became widespread.
8. Large PCIe slot commonly used for graphics cards.
9. Small motherboard slot used for SSDs and some other expansion devices.
12. Motherboard connection where the processor is installed.
14. Round port used for headphones, speakers, or microphones.
18. High-speed connection that can carry data, video, and power.
20. Small PCIe slot commonly used for network, sound, and other expansion cards.
22. Motherboard pins used for the case power button, reset button, and indicator lights.

1. Wired networking connection used to connect a computer to a network.
3. High-speed motherboard expansion connection used by graphics cards and other devices.
4. Connector commonly found on Ethernet network cables.
5. Digital display connection commonly used with computer monitors.
7. Motherboard slot where desktop RAM modules are installed.
10. Plate around the motherboard's rear ports that fits into the computer case.
11. Older analog video connection using a 15-pin connector.
13. Older round port used for keyboards and mice.
15. Traditional rectangular USB port used for many peripherals.
16. Four or eight-pin connection that provides power to the processor.
17. Digital cable and port that carries both video and audio.
19. Small reversible USB connector used for data, power, and sometimes video.
21. Cable that connects a SATA drive to the motherboard.