Southbridge (computing) facts for kids
Southbridge is also known as Input/Output Controller Hub. The microchip realizes lower functions of the motherboard in computer architecture with northbridge and southbridge. It's easy to distinguish southbridge and northbridge: the southbridge is not directly connected to the processor. Northbridge realizes connection between southbridge and processor.
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IBM T42 laptop motherboard with the following labels: CPU (central processing unit), NB (northbridge), GPU (graphics processing unit), and SB (southbridge)
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In Spanish: Puente sur para niños
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