Exam 7: RAM

What does system lockup and page fault indicate?

__________ processors do not support a triple-channel feature.

Why should an anti-static wrist strap be used while installing DRAM?

How can you see how much RAM you have from within a Windows operating system?

SDRAM uses the ____ speed.

As SDRAM was not fast enough for the Pentium 4,_______________ was developed.

Bad RAM and parity errors can trigger a(n)_______________.

What is disk thrashing?

The ratio of the width of the CPU's external data bus to the width of the SIMM or DIMM is equal to _______________.

How many pins are in a DDR3 DIMM?

What is a reasonable minimum RAM requirement for Windows XP and Vista?

What is serial presence detect (SPD)?

Why is SDRAM called synchronous?

What precautions must be taken when handling or installing DIMMs and RIMMs?

What gives DDR3 such a huge boost in bandwidth over older RAM?

The _______________ functions like an electronic spreadsheet,with numbered rows containing cells.

What's the difference between PC2-3200 and DDR2-400?

What is the delay in RAM response time called?

Windows 7 includes the __________,which can automatically scan your computer's RAM when you encounter a problem.

Why aren't DDR2 DIMMs and SO-DIMMS compatible with DDR DIMMs and SO-DIMMS?