FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION

TECHNOLOGY
UNIVERSITI TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA

BIC 10503 - Computer Architecture

UNIVERSITY TUN HUSSEIN ONN MALAYSIA

FACULTY OF COMPUTER SCIENCE AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY

COMPUTER ARCHITECTURE
BIC 10503
SESSION 2023/2024
SECTION 7

ASSIGNMENT 1- INDIVIDUALS
LECTURER : PROF MADYA DR. SAPI’EE BIN JAMEL
SUBMISSION DATE : 25 NOVEMBER 2023

STUDENT NAME :MUHAMMAD NUR HAKIM BIN MOHD HANIF

MATRICS NUMBER :AI230066
TITLE ASSIGNMENT:THE EVOLUTION OF COMPUTER TECHNOLOGY

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TABLE OF CONTENT

1.0 Introduction..................................................................................................................3
1.1 Performance...............................................................................................................................5
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2.0 Highlights of evolution...................................................................................5
2.1 First motherboard (1981).............................................................................................6
2.2 The AT (advanced technology)(1984)..................................................................6
2.3 Baby AT motherboard(1985)....................................................................................6
2.4 LPX (low profile extension)(1987).........................................................................7
2.5 Intel released (1995-1999)..........................................................................................7
2.6 Kontron introduce ETX (early 2000s)...................................................................8
2.7 UTX and Mini-ITX motherboard (2001).............................................................8
2.8 PCI Express, Nano-ITX, SLI, COM Express (2002 - 2005)......................9
2.9microATX , SWTX, Pico-ITX ,DTX HPTX (2006 - 2010)......................10
3.0 Conclusion....................................................................................................................11
4.0 References.....................................................................................................................12

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1.0 INTRODUCTION

Introducing the ASRock X670E Taichi is a state of the art motherboard that
promise to revolutionize better computer experience. This motherboard not only has
an impressive visual presence as a well known as Taichi aesthetics but it also offers
plenty of cutting edge capabilities to satisfy the needs for modern PC fans.

The ASRock X670E also unlocks outstanding performance and economy by

supporting next generation AMD processor with latest X670 chipset. The reliable
overclocking capabilities are guaranteed by the strong power supply system giving
enthusiasts the flexibility to push their system boundaries.

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With a great number of PCle slots, USB ports and storage connection, the
X670E Taichi provides unmatched connectivity choices for a many kinds of
expansion cards and peripherals. The innegration of cutting-edge networking
technologies guarantees dependapble and quick data transfer, while premium audio
components provide uses and multimedia lovers with a high audio experience.

The motherboard’s gorgeous and sharpened design, which is one of the

characteristic of the Taichi series that combine high quality components with precise
craftsmanship, RGB lighting components include a modifiable feature that lets
customers modify their installation to suit their personal preferences.

In summary, the ASRock X670E Taichi is an excellent choice for PC

enthusiast, gamer, and content producers looking for an elite motherboard for their
high end PCs since it combines effectiveness, performance, and design.

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1.1 PERFORMANCE

These are the technologies and features that present in ASRock X670E motherboard.
1. Supports AMD Ryzen 7000 series processor
 Provide naximum performance by utilizing the new architecture, number of
cores and clock rates.
2. 24+2+1 Phase Power Design , SPS for VCore+GT
 Lower temperatures can result from dividing the demand on individual
power component by distributing power over many phases.
3. 4 x DDR5 DIMMs, supports up to 7800+ (OC)
 Offers enhanced efficiency and faster data transfer speeds
4. 2 PCle 5.0 x16
 Able to facilitate GPU acceleration for parallel processing applications
5. Graphics Output Options: 2 USB4 Type-C 1 HDMI
6. Realtek ALC4082 DAC , WIMA Audio Codec, ESS SABRE9218 DAC, WIMA
Audio Caps
7. 1 Blazing M.2 (PCle Gen5x4)
8. 1 Hyper M.2 (PCle Gen4x4)
9. 2 Hyper M.2 (PCle Gen4x4)
10. 8 SATA3
11. 2 USB Type-C (Rear)
12. 1 USB 3.2 Gen2x2 Type-c (front)
13. 25 USB 3.2 Gen2 Type-A (Rear)
14. 7 USB 3.2 Gen1 (3 Rear , 4 Front)
15. Killer 2.5G LAN
16. Killer 802. 11ax Wi-Fi 6E + Bluetooth 5.3

2.0 Highlight of evolution

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The current definiton of motherboard has changed over time even though it
still refers to an essential part of contemporary computers. The motherboard, as we
know it now, did not exist in the first generation computers. Rather, the early
computers were made up of separate parts that were connected by cables and wires.
2.1 First motherboard (1981)
Known as “planar” the motherboard that was originally launched to the public by
IBM in 1981. it had a very simple function and had a CPU and RAM. Only a
keyboard, mouse and casette tape ports were located together with interconnected
chips on the board.
2.2 The AT (advanced technology) (1984)

IBM introduced advanced-technology motherboard that called “full AT”. This board
has become the standard motherboard for all PCs and tower cases, with a basic design
that is still recognizable today.
2.3 Baby AT motherboard (1985)

A replacement for the full AT motherboard called Baby AT. It was introduced by
IBM in 1985. It was in use unil the early 1990s with Pentium, 386,486 and 286
computers.

2.4 LPX (low profile extension)(1987)

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A motherboard that formed developed by Western Digital in 1987. An LPX

motherboard size only9” wide and 13” deep, use a riser card and compared to other
motherboards, it has separate sockets for PS/2, parallel, serial and video ports.

2.5 Intel released (1995-1999)

In 1995, the ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) motherboard and power supply
specification was created and published by Intel. In contrast to earlier requirements,
the ATX motherboard allowed bigger expansion cards to be connected into every
motherboard socket by rotating the location of the CPU and DRAM. In March 1997,
collaboration between IBM and DEC(Digital Equipment Corporation) created the
NLX (New Low Profile Extended) form factor. Intel and FIC supplied the first
motherboards with support for AGP (accelerated graphics port) in august and
Nvember of 1997 respectively. Intel released the microATX standard motherboard in
December 1997. Lastly, Intel introduced the WTX and FlexATX motherboard in
September 1998 and 1999.

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2.6 Kontron introduce ETX (early 2000s)

Embedded Technology Extended (EXT) is a highly integrated and small computer on

on module that was first presented in 2000 by JUMPtec now well known as Kontron.
Core CPU, memory, and a variety of I?O ports, such as ethernet,USB,serial, parallel,
audio and graphics are all integrated within ETX COMs. All I/O signals are mapped
by EXT to four high density, low-profile connections on the module together with the
implementation of the ISA and PCl bus.

2.7 UTX and Mini-ITX motherboard (2001)

TQ-Components unveiled the UTX motherboard form factor in 2001. VIA

Technologies created the Mini-ITX Form factor and released it into market in
November 2001.

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2.8 PCI Express, Nano-ITX, SLI, COM Express (2002 - 2005)

Nano-ITX motherboard

SLI Technology ( GeForce

GTX 770 SLI )

The third generation I/O PCI Express was first launched in 2002 and by the mid-
2000s, motherboards contains at least one PCle slot for graphics.Nano-ITX form
factor for motherboards introduced later in March 2003. In 2004 NVIDIA intoduce
SLI (Scalable Link Interface) technology that are allowing many abilities to link two
video cards together on a motherboard. Then, Intel announced the motherboard
specifications and form size for BTX (balanced technology extended) platform . In

the same year, the MicroBTX and PicoBTX form factors were additionally
commercially. The Mobile-ITX form factor for motherboards was then introduced in
March 2004. in 2005, the PICMG , a collaboration involving more than 150
companies introduced the COM Express form factor.2005 was the year that witnessed
the debut of the XTX mmotherboard typical and form factor.

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2.9 microATX , SWTX, Pico-ITX ,DTX HPTX (2006 - 2010)

SWTX motherboard Pico-ITX motherboard

In 2006, computer gamers had the ability to use more than one video cards with a
microATX motherboard. Later in 2006, Supermicro launched the motherboard form
factor known as SWTX. In April 2007, the Pico-ITX motherboard form factor was
released. Before that, in January 2007 noticed that AMD designed the DTX form
factor. AMD also developed and released the Mini-DTX form factor. Lastly, HPTX
motherboard form factor was released in 2010 by HPTX.

3.0 Conclusion

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In summary, motherboards is a very important components in computer as it
link and enable the communication between different hardware components.
Motherboards acting as the main nerve center and backbone of a computer system.
They are available in a variety of form factors to suit every kind of demands and
peferencesand they contribute to a computer general function and accuracy.
Motherboards are constantly evolving as a result of new connectivity
possibilities, enhanced designs and additional functions. Building a dependable and
effective computer system involve choosing the correct motherboard, which has a
direct impact on compatibility, expandability and overall system capabilities.

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4.0 References

ASRock X670E TAICHI review. (2022, December 22). www.guru3d.com.

https://www.guru3d.com/review/asrock-x670e-taichi-review/
ASRock X670E Taichi Carrara Review. (2022, November 27). TechPowerUp.
https://www.techpowerup.com/review/asrock-x670e-taichi-carrara/
ASRock X670E Taichi. (n.d.). https://www.asrock.com/mb/AMD/X670E%20Taichi/index.asp
Adlink. (2022, March 17). The evolution of modules. ADLINK Blog.
https://blog.adlinktech.com/2022/03/07/the-evolution-of-modules/
Computer motherboard history. (2023, September 12).
https://www.computerhope.com/history/motherboard.htm
Baby AT motherboard - CLC Definition. (n.d.).
https://www.computerlanguage.com/results.php?definition=Baby+AT+motherboard

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