Motherboard North Bridge and South Bridge

Chipsets

• North Bridge

-It controls the Process and RAM (High Speed Devices)
-It is placed nearer to the processor
-It is also called as GMCH (Graphic Memory Controller Hub)

• South Bridge

-It controls low speed devices like I/O ports, slots etc
-It is placed nearer to the slots
-It is also called as IOCH (Input Output Controller Hub)