Motherboard Connectors Explained: What Every Port and Header Does
Motherboard connectors control how your PC powers on, communicates with hardware, and supports upgrades. Once you understand what each port and header does, you avoid wiring mistakes, wasted ports, and even damaged components. Table of contentsWhat motherboard connectors are and why they matterRear I/O motherboard connectors explainedUSB ports (USB-A, USB-C, USB 2.0, USB 3.x, USB4)Video output ports (HDMI, DisplayPort)Ethernet and Wi-Fi antenna connectorsAudio jacks