2006-10-21 02:07:51 · 4 answers · asked by sochn9022jkl 1 in Computers & Internet ➔ Hardware ➔ Other - Hardware
The main difference between a workstation motherboard and a desktop motherboard is that the workstation mobo supports workstation type processors like the Xeon and Opteron, and desktop motherboards support stuff like Pentiums and Athlons. Also workstations usually use ECC RAM, and have some different ports.
These rules are not absolute, as there is something of a blurred line between desktops and workstations, but this should work as a general guideline.
2006-10-21 15:08:09 · answer #1 · answered by mysticman44 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
a workstation motherboard is a motherboard which goes into a workstation. What is a Workstation? Depends on who you ask, it can be a desktop pc , it can be a desktop terminal. Mostly depends on the type of workstation being used. If you use PC workstation its the same as saying you need a motherboard. Without the word workstation attached. Some motherboards are made specifically to handle certain functions have different specifications.
Determine what your workstation is before you run out and get a motherboard. It will make your life much easier.
2006-10-21 09:13:04 · answer #2 · answered by Satsune 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
The best way to explain might be an example.
In an office that has multiple computers on a LAN (local area network), each individual computer would be considered a work station.
The motherboard in each work station has many functions. It is the brain of the entire operation, responsible for analyzing data and directing it to the most appropriate module. It monitors and directs all of the computers operations. All of the modules (video, audio, power etc) are directed through this board.
It is called the motherboard because it functions like the mother in a family: watching over the household, making sure everyone is ready for school or work on time, ensuring the safety of everyone.
Hope this analogy makes sense. It is much more complicated than that, of course, but this explains the basic purpose.
2006-10-21 09:34:44 · answer #3 · answered by ax2usn 4 · 0⤊ 0⤋
ATX is the most common type of workstation motherboard. Not the newest, mind you. In the UK take a look at www.dabs.com and www.novatech.com for more.
2006-10-21 09:33:32 · answer #4 · answered by porrence 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋