Motherboards serve as the foundation for connecting and powering components. They come in various form factors that determine size and layout. Common early forms included AT, XT, and LPX, while ATX later became the industry standard. Motherboards contain integrated circuits, signal traces to connect components, and expansion slots to add functionality through compatible cards.

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