What kind of memory does a laptop use?
You have been tasked with recommending memory upgrades for your organization’s laptop computers. What memory form factor is often seen in laptop computers?
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Why can’t my computer recognize a new RAM module?
You’ve upgraded the memory in a computer by adding an additional memory module to the motherboard. After powering the system up, the BIOS doesn’t show any errors but it also doesn’t show any additional memory in its memory counts. What is the best next step to troubleshoot the problem?
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What is ECC memory?
You are in the process of upgrading the memory on file server, and you notice that the manufacturer requires ECC memory. What is the advantage of ECC memory?
Why is memory important in a laser printer?
One of your customers needs to print high-resolution images from their laser printer, but they need a memory upgrade to successfully print their images. Why is memory so important in a laser printer?
What’s the best way to handle a memory upgrade?
One of your end-users would like to upgrade the memory in their desktop computer. What’s the best way to proceed with the memory upgrade?
Where is my USB memory stick?
A customer says that a USB flash memory stick works fine when he’s logged into other computers but not from his primary workstation. Where’s the best place to start troubleshooting this problem?
Which motherboard component manages memory?
From an architectural perspective, what motherboard component handles the coordination between the CPU and the memory?
Why is ECC memory important?
You want to upgrade the memory in a database server, and the system documentation states that the motherboard requires ECC memory. Why is ECC memory important?
Professor Messer’s Free CompTIA A+ Certification Training Course – Memory
Memory technology is a mix of form factors, speed ratings, and installation challenges. In this chapter, you’ll learn exactly how to identify, upgrade, and troubleshoot memory in today’s modern personal computers.
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Troubleshooting Memory Problems
The memory installation process is relatively simple, but what options do you have if your installed memory isn’t working as expected? In this module, we’ll show you how some simple physical troubleshooting and software-based memory diagnostics can help get your system up and running quickly.