A+ Flashcards
connects the CPU, RAM, and x16 PCIe devices
northbridge
PC Card, CNR, AMR are types of
expansion busses
A+ troubleshooting process step one
Identify the problem
A+ troubleshooting process step two
Establish a theory of probable cause: question the obvious
A+ troubleshooting process step three
Test the theory to determine cause
A+ troubleshooting process step four
Establish a plan of action to resolve the problem an implement the solution
A+ troubleshooting process step five
Verify full system functionality and implement preventative measures
A+ troubleshooting process step six
Document findings, actions, and outcomes
what are the big 4 to check for malfunction in order
video card, RAM, CPU, motherboard
Who do you contact if the problem is electrical?
building supervisor or manager
name two parallel busses
IDE, audio
name 4 serial busses
USB, SATA, IEEE 1394, lesser PCIe slots
Bus width for PCI
32 bit
Frequencies for PCI
33 and 66 MHz
MAx data rates for PCI
133 & 266 MB/s