Motherboard and Buses Flashcards
A: PCI
B: PCe x16
C: PCIe x1
D: Case Fan Power
E: CPU Power
F: CPU
G: Memory
H: Power Supply
I: Sata
J: Front Panal
K: USB
L: IEE 1394 or Firewire
What is the function of the chipset on the motherboard
Facilitate communication between processor, memory compontents, and peripherals devices
Which of the following is an advantage to purchase any computer with video and audio integrated onto the motherboard
– Faster communication between sound and video devices
– Reduce need for device drivers
– Higher-quality components
– Low overall system cost
– Fewer system resources used
Low overall system cost
Which expansion bus is best for high-speed, high-resolution, three-dimensional graphics?
PCIe
Which of the following components is necessary to save system settings when you power off the computer?
– Northbridge Chip
– Bios password
– Jumpers
– CMOS battery
CMOS Battery
You have just replaced the motherboard in your computer. Now your computer will not start. You press the power button on the system case, but nothing happens there are no sounds or lights what should you do?
Connect the power button to the motherboard
Which of the following objects is installed between the system case and motherboard back panel I/0 ports such a sound, video, USB ports
– Fan
– Heat spreader
– Faceplate
– Standoffs
Faceplate
For a special project, you have been asked to recommend the lowest profile desktop computer available. You’re attempting to put together the specifications for these machines. Which of the following types of cars are attached to the motherboard to allow expansion cards to plug into them instead of the motherboard?
–VESA local bus
– PCMCIA
– Communications and networking riser
– Riser
Riser
You decide to upgrade your PC to use a faster processor. To do this, you order a new motherboard over the Internet the supports the processor you want to use. However, when rise, you discovered the motherboard uses the ATX form factor. Your existing PC case uses the BTX form factor. What options do you have in this situation
– Drill new holes the BTX case to match the mounting hole pattern in the ATX motherboard
– Drill new holes in ATX motherboard to match the mounting hole pattern in the BTX case
– Use the ATX motherboard in the BTX case
– Return the motherboard and replace it with a BTX form factor motherboard
–Purchase an ATX form factor case
– Return the motherboard and replace it with a BTX form factor motherboard
–Purchase an ATX form factor case
You are in the process of installing a motherboard in a system case. Which of the following objects would you place between the motherboard and the system case
– Northbridge Southbridge chips
– heat spreaders
– Standoffs
– Fans
Standoffs
Which of the following motherboard power connector to connect directly to the motherboard (select two)
– 4 pin CPU power
– 24 pin motherboard power
– SATA power
– Six pin PCIe power
– Power on/off switch
– 4 pin CPU power
– 24 pin motherboard power
Which of the following connectors are part of the system case and connect to header pins on the motherboard (select two)
– 20+4 pin main motherboard connector
– Four pin CPU power connector
– Hard disk LED light
– VGA video connector
– Power switch
Hard disk LED light
Power switch
