Unit 2 Flashcards
1
Q
steps to install the power supply
A
- open computer case
- align screw holes on power supply with mounts on computer case
- screw power supply into place
2
Q
fire safety
what is PASS?
A
P - pull the pin
A -aim at the base of the fire (not the flame)
S - squeeze the lever
S - swee p the nozzle from side to side
3
Q
factors to consider when choosing a computer case
A
- motherboard model type
- computer size
- power supply
- appearance
- status display i.e. LED lights
- vents
4
Q
factors to consider when choosing a case fan
A
- case size
- fan speed
- number of components
- physical environment
- availabiliy of mounting places
- location of available mounting places
- electrical connections
5
Q
factors to consider when choosing a power supply
A
- type of motherboard
- required wattage
- number of components
- type of components
- type of case
6
Q
6 steps
how to install the CPU
A
- Orient the CPU to the CPU slot
- Press the CPU into the CPU slot
- Lock the CPU into place
- Apply thermal paste to CPU
- Install the heatsink
- Secure the heatsink
7
Q
4 steps
how to install the RAM
A
- Open the RAM slot levers
- Orient the RAM chip to the motherboard slot
- Lower the RAM chip into the slot
- Press down firmly to lock the RAM chip
8
Q
6 steps
how to install the motherboard
A
- Align the motherboard in the correct direction
- Locate the standoffs
- Install the standoffs in the computer case
- Align I/O plate to back of computer case
- Lower motherboard into place
- Install the screws into the standoffs
