What does the common modern motherboard contain?

What does the common modern motherboard contain?

The modern motherboards at a minimum contain at least:

- Sockets: The sockets are used to install the processor.

- The memory slots where the user can install the main memory for the system.

- Chipset: The chipset is used as a the interface for communication between the processor, main memory and the bus.

- Flash ROM: These store permanents information such as the BIOS, firmware etc.

- Power connector: The power connector is connected with the SMPS to deliver power to the components on the motherboard.

- Expansion slots: The expansion slots are used for various devices to be connected to the system.