CompTIA A+ 1101
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•Power down the PC and remove the power cable.
With the power cable removed, hold the power
button down for a few seconds to ensure PC is
•Describe how you completely de-energized.
would open a PC case to •Then, remove any screws holding the case cover in
access the motherboard. place, and slide the cover out from the retaining
clips. This should expose the motherboard. You
would usually need to remove other panels only to
access storage devices.
,•At the rear of a system •The fan system is designed to draw cool air across
case are slots for adapter the motherboard and blow out warm air. Large
card ports. Why should holes in the chassis disrupt this air flow.
these be covered with
blanking plates if not in • Also dust will be able to settle on the system
use? components more easily
•Provides controllers for the CPU to interface with
other components (memory and expansion bus for
instance) and adapters to provide functions such as
•What is the main
video and audio, and Ethernet and wireless
function of the chipset?
networking on the motherboard.
It is in charge of the memory, expansion slots and
adapters
•True or false? The Real •False. The system clock controls timing; the Real
Time Clock controls the Time Clock keeps track of the calendar date and
timing of signals between time.
the CPU and other
components.
,•What type of socket is •Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM).
used to install system
memory?
•You have a x8 PCIe •Yes—this is referred to as up-plugging.
storage adapter card— • On some motherboards it may only function as a x1
can you fit this in a x16 device though. -> downshift the speed
slot?
•8 GBps in each direction (full duplex).
•What is the bandwidth of
•PCIe v2 supports 500 MBps per lane.
a PCIe v2.0 x16 graphics
adapter?
(one way is half duplex)
, You also need to help mini - ITX
new hires identify the
different types of
motherboards used in
computers deployed
throughout the company.
What type of
motherboard is
displayed here, and what
characteristics did you
use to help you identify
the board type?
What type of ATX
motherboard is
displayed here, and what
characteristics did you
use to help you identify
the board type?
Save
Terms in this set (281)
•Power down the PC and remove the power cable.
With the power cable removed, hold the power
button down for a few seconds to ensure PC is
•Describe how you completely de-energized.
would open a PC case to •Then, remove any screws holding the case cover in
access the motherboard. place, and slide the cover out from the retaining
clips. This should expose the motherboard. You
would usually need to remove other panels only to
access storage devices.
,•At the rear of a system •The fan system is designed to draw cool air across
case are slots for adapter the motherboard and blow out warm air. Large
card ports. Why should holes in the chassis disrupt this air flow.
these be covered with
blanking plates if not in • Also dust will be able to settle on the system
use? components more easily
•Provides controllers for the CPU to interface with
other components (memory and expansion bus for
instance) and adapters to provide functions such as
•What is the main
video and audio, and Ethernet and wireless
function of the chipset?
networking on the motherboard.
It is in charge of the memory, expansion slots and
adapters
•True or false? The Real •False. The system clock controls timing; the Real
Time Clock controls the Time Clock keeps track of the calendar date and
timing of signals between time.
the CPU and other
components.
,•What type of socket is •Dual Inline Memory Module (DIMM).
used to install system
memory?
•You have a x8 PCIe •Yes—this is referred to as up-plugging.
storage adapter card— • On some motherboards it may only function as a x1
can you fit this in a x16 device though. -> downshift the speed
slot?
•8 GBps in each direction (full duplex).
•What is the bandwidth of
•PCIe v2 supports 500 MBps per lane.
a PCIe v2.0 x16 graphics
adapter?
(one way is half duplex)
, You also need to help mini - ITX
new hires identify the
different types of
motherboards used in
computers deployed
throughout the company.
What type of
motherboard is
displayed here, and what
characteristics did you
use to help you identify
the board type?
What type of ATX
motherboard is
displayed here, and what
characteristics did you
use to help you identify
the board type?
