In a traditional Northbridge/Southbridge motherboard architecture, where would you expect to see the video adapter connected?
A) Northbridge
B) Southbridge
C) FSB
D) PCI Bus
E) To the back of the Xbox 360 #portal2coop
The answer: A) Northbridge
If it’s a part of the computer that needs a lot of bandwidth, then you can bet that it’s connected to (or near) the Northbridge. Lower bandwidth devices are often found near the Southbridge.
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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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