XDA post points to reasons the outdated connector remains on modern boards.
XDA, a publication established in 2002 that covers PC components and related technologies, shared a post directing readers to one of their articles. The piece addresses a specific header found on motherboards. According to the post, this connector has gone largely unused since 2005 yet continues to appear for a particular purpose. The message emphasizes that the COM header, often overlooked, can still provide utility. The tweet includes an image and points to further details on the XDA site about the header's role.
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XDA post points to reasons the outdated connector remains on modern boards.
XDA, a publication established in 2002 that covers PC components and related technologies, shared a post directing readers to one of their articles. The piece addresses a specific header found on motherboards. According to the post, this connector has gone largely unused since 2005 yet continues to appear for a particular purpose. The message emphasizes that the COM header, often overlooked, can still provide utility. The tweet includes an image and points to further details on the XDA site about the header's role.
XDA@xdadevelopersYour motherboard still has a header that no one has needed since 2005, but there's a reason why https://bit.ly/46M7Yo5
XDA@xdadevelopersYour motherboard still has a header that no one has needed since 2005, but there's a reason why https://bit.ly/46M7Yo5
