Processors Flashcards
* Given an existing system with or without documentation, select an appropriate processor to meet end-user requirements * Use correct procedures to install a CPU in a motherboard using a thermal pad or paste, a heat sink and fan, and power connectors * View BIOS settings to verify proper installations of the processor * Enable or disable hyper threading in BIOS * Enable or disable VT support in the BIOS * Monitor cooling fan speed and CPU temperate
1
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CPU Manufacturer
A
- Intel
* AMD
2
Q
32-bit processor
A
- Process 32-bits of information at a time
- Limit of 4GB
- Use IA-32 instruction set (x86)
3
Q
64-bit processor
A
- Process 64-bits of information at a time
- Theoretical limit of 16EB
- Use x86-64 instruction set (x64)
4
Q
Multi-core
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- Has multiple processor within a single processor
* Enables the OS to run multiple application simultaneously
5
Q
Speed
A
- Represented in megahertz (MHz) aka frequency
- You can purchase processors of the same type
but with different speed rating - Most motherboards automatically detect the
processor speed but if not use jumpers or edit
the CMOS to configure processor speed
6
Q
Cache
A
- Memory that the processor can access directly
without using the system RAM
7
Q
Cache Level 1
A
- Is integrated on the processor die itself and stores
instructions for the processor. - On multi-core systems, each processor typically has
it
