CPU Sockets – CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2
The connection between the CPU and the motherboard has transformed many times through the years. In this video, you’ll learn about some popular CPU socket configurations on both CPU chips and motherboards.
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Motherboard RAM Slots – CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2
The memory in our computers has changed quite a bit through the years. In this video, you’ll learn about the differences in memory slot standards in both desktop and portable computers.
Motherboard Expansion Slots and Bus Speeds – CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2
Motherboard expansion slots come in many different shapes, sizes, and speeds. In this video, you’ll learn about the characteristics and speeds of popular motherboard expansion slots.
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An Overview of Motherboard Types – CompTIA A+ 220-801: 1.2
As a CompTIA A+ technician, you’ll work on numerous motherboard types. In this video, you’ll learn about the types and characteristics of some popular motherboards.
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Don’t touch it with your tongue
Which of these would be the best way to measure the voltage of a motherboard power rail with a multimeter? A) Set the multimeter to AC and check the voltage at the wall power source B) Set the multimeter for DC, place one probe on a ground pin and the other on the voltage pin
Awesomeboard
You’ve recently upgraded your motherboard, but now you find that the reset button on your case isn’t working. Which of these would be the most likely cause of this issue?
Thanks for the memory
Which part of a traditional motherboard is also known as the memory controller hub? A) BIOS B) Northbridge C) PCI bus D) Southbridge E) The part that runs Diablo 3
There’s always eBay
Which of these motherboard form factors are no longer actively manufactured? Pick two.
The battery is polarizing
There’s a small round battery on the motherboard of your computer. What function does this battery provide?
Pin the tail on the motherboard
How many pins would you expect to find on an ATX12V v2.2 motherboard connector?