Exam 9: Motherboards

What are standouts?

Some ____ chips on a motherboard handle the infrared connection.

What type of failure results in the PC failing to boot?

A ____________________ failure can be avoided by wearing an anti-static wrist strap while working with a device.

What are the initial steps for replacing a motherboard?

As of today,what is the fastest,most popular expansion bus in use?

What should a user do to troubleshoot an ethereal failure?

What are traces?

Most modern chipsets are composed of two primary chips: the ____________________ and the ____________________.

What led to the creation of ATX form factor?

The ____________________ and ____________________ form factors provided a central riser slot to enable the insertion of a special riser card.

The ____________________ is also called the Southbridge.

Describe PCIe.

The _______ determines the type of processor and RAM required for a motherboard.

Old-style motherboards followed a form factor called ___________________.

AT and Baby AT motherboards lacked ____________________ ports.

Where is RAM located on ATX motherboards?

If you need to upgrade the memory,it is best to know how many __________ the new RAM interface supports.

The LPX and NLX form factors provided an insertion slot for the ____ card.

What happens if an LED is wired incorrectly?