Chapter 4 Flashcards
Any I/O bus designed to interact closely with a processor or its throughput is called a _________________ I/O bus
local
A microATX board can be mounted in an ATX case
true
The author recommends getting a processor that includes integrated video and a motherboard with a video slot when purchasing a processor and motherboard.
true
Making __________ cache a part of the processor caused manufacturers to move from sockets to slots in the late 1990s(use acronymn)
L2
Name 6 improvements of the ATX motherboard over the motherboard standards it replaced.
Built in double high io connector single main keyed internal power supply connector relocated cpu and memory relocated internal io connectors improved cooling lower cost to manufacturing
Because the PCI bus adds another layer to the bus configuration of the computer, it is often called a _______________________ bus.
mezzanine
Devices attached to the lowest-numbered interrupt have the highest priority
true
What is the purpose of DMA?
communications devices that must communicate at high speeds (Direct Memory Access)
What three differences exist between a microATX and an ATX board?
Reduced Width
Fewer IO bus expansion slots
smaller power supply (optional)
Name 4 architectures and busses that the PCIe is expected to replace
Intel hub architecture
HyperTransport
AGP
PCI
Which of the motherboards listed has the smallest physical size?
Pico-ITX
What was included in the 82C206 chip?
Friggin' everything. Clock controller system timer bus controller dual 8259 interrupt controller
HyperTransport is a popular technology supported by Intel for connecting processors and chipset chip
false
The author spends the most time analyzing the processor when deciding on a motherboard
false, chipsets
When using a dual-color LED as a power indicator, a steady yellow LED power indicator indicates that the PC is ___
sleeping