4.1 Flashcards
Where can you look if you have a black screen and the computer restarts?
Event viewer
What happens when a system locks up?
The computer just stops and freezes
What should you try if your system is continuously reboots at the OS splash screen?
Press F8 and boot into Safe Mode or Boot from last know configuration
What should you do if you aren’t receiving any power to the computer?
Check the power outlet and the PSU
What usually happened if you hear a pop inside your computer?
A capacitor blew
What could cause intermediate drive failure?
Bad install or bad hardware
What is a Blue Screen of Death (BSOD)?
An error that won’t let Windows continue running
What is a Crash Screen also called?
Windows Stop Error
What is written on the Crash Screen?
Contains the error information about the crash
What is the spinning ball of death also called?
Mac OSX Spinning Wait Cursor
What happens when you get the spinning ball of death?
You can’t do anything until it goes away
What does a multimeter do?
Checks the voltage of a wire
If you connect the neutral to the hot connection on a multimeter what voltage should you see?
120 v
If you connect the ground and the neutral on a multimeter what voltage should you see?
0v
If you connect the ground and the hot on a multimeter what voltage should you see?
120v
What would you use to test a PSU?
Power supply tester
What does a power supply tester do?
Test the PSU
What is a POST Card?
A adapter that gives you detailed diagnostics during POST
What is an adapter that gives you detailed diagnostics during POST?
POST card
What does a external POST card connect with? (3)
PCI/PCI Express/Parallel
What is 20 or 24 pin connector called?
P1 connector
What is a P1 connector?
20 or 24 pin connector
What voltage does a Molex connector give? (2)
5 and 12v
What voltages does a Mini connector give? (2)
5 and 12v
What is soft power?
The 5v that is always running through your motherboard
What is it called that is the 5v that is always running through your motherboard?
Soft power
What is an ATX12V connector also called?
P4 connector
What is a P4 connector?
ATX12V connector
What is the 6 pin auxiliary connector called?
AUX connector
What is a AUX connector?
A 6 pin auxiliary connector that increased the supply of 3.3 and 5 volts to the motherboard
What is a multi-rail power supply called by CompTIA?
Dual rail
How many rails does a ATX12V 2.0 require if it has a power supply rated over 230 watts?
2 12v rails
What is active power factor correction (active PFC)?
extra circuitry on a power supply that smooths out power coming from the wall before passing it to the main power
Can missing slot covers cause a PC to overheat?
Yes
What is a ATX tester?
A power supply tester
What is Window stopper error also called?
A crash screen
