On the back of most computers is a set of serial ports, keyboard and mouse connectors. Which chipset usually controls these interfaces?
A) Northbridge
B) Southbridge
C) Super I/O
D) Flash BIOS
E) Chips with a hint of lime
The answer: C) Super I/O
As the name implies, the Super I/O chip handles the relatively slow input and output of most computer peripherals.
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Want to know more? Watch “Chipsets.”If you look closely at a motherboard, you’ll see interfaces, connections, and many different chipsets. In this module, you’ll learn about these various chipsets and their interrelations. |
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