CompTIA A+ 1101 Motherboard Expansion Slots/Connectors Flashcards
1
Q
- parallel communication
- many expansion options
- 32-bit and 64-bit (support different widths, as well as different voltages)
A
Conventional PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect)
2
Q
- replaces the PCI standard
- communicates serially using unidirectional serial lanes
- more lanes support more data
- may have x1, x2, x4, x16, or x32 full-duplex lanes
A
PCIe (PCI Express)
3
Q
- provides power from the power supply to the motherboard
- provides +3.3V, +/-5V, and +/-12V
- some cables are 20-pin with a 4-pin attachment
A
24-pin Motherboard Connector
4
Q
- provides additional power to the CPU
- provides +12V power
A
4-pin ATX Connector
5
Q
- connects hard drives and solid state drives to the motherboard
A
SATA Drive Interface
