What’s the advantage of a ZIF socket?
What is the advantage of a motherboard having a ZIF socket?
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What connector is this?
You’ve opened the case of a desktop computer and you see many of these connectors inside. What kind of connector is this?
What is this port?
On this picture of a motherboard, the IDE #2 port is labeled at the bottom of the picture. What port is just above it?
We put the front in the front side bus
When looking over the specifications of a new computer, the front-side bus (FSB) speed is prominently displayed. Why is the front-side bus important?
Which motherboard component manages memory?
From an architectural perspective, what motherboard component handles the coordination between the CPU and the memory?
Professor Messer’s Free CompTIA A+ Certification Training Course – Motherboards
The motherboard is the heart of any personal computer. Every piece of a computer touches the motherboard, and the overall performance is directly related to the technologies embedded in the motherboard. In these videos you’ll learn how a motherboard works, how to instantly identify the major components of a motherboard, and how to solve motherboard problems when they occur.
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Troubleshooting Motherboards
What’s the best way to troubleshoot a PC motherboard? In this module, we’ll show you how to troubleshoot motherboard problems such as heat, BIOS incompatibilities and failing hardware.
Installing Motherboards
Installing a motherboard in your personal computer is easier than you may think. In this CompTIA A+ training module, we’ll step through every step you’ll need to know to successfully install a PC motherboard. You’ll learn about the selection process, the pre-installation steps, some useful installation tips, and the things you’ll want to check after everything is installed.
Motherboard Form Factors
There are a number of different form factors to consider when replacing or upgrading a motherboard. This module provides an overview of many motherboard types, and provides some helpful tips for easily identifying ATX, NLX, microATX, BTX, microBTX, and picoBTX motherboard form factors.
Motherboard Drive Connections
The storage subsystem is an important part of any computer system. In this module, we’ll provide you with the details of motherboard connections for floppy drives, EIDE/PATA drives, SATA drives, and SCSI technology.