CPUs
The CPU is often called the ____ of the computer.
brain
This is the standard form factor motherboard for today's desktop PCs
ATX
RAM that is able to communicate through pins on both sides of the module, effectively doubling the data rate from the previous technology.
DDR - double data rate
HDD - hard disk drive
The most common key(s) for entering system setup
DEL and F2
The language used by CPUs to communicate with computer components
binary
SATA
Memory that loses its data when power is lost is called _____ memory.
Volatile
Storage devices that offer faster read and write speeds, with less overall storage space.
SSD
BIOS/UEFI menu that allows for the organization of boot device priorities
Boot options
CPU speeds are measured in this unit
Hertz
Memory running in ___ ______ mode will run a bit faster (on average, 15%)
Dual channel or triple channel
2.5 and 3.5
Device responsible for saving the settings on older BIOS systems when power is lost.
CMOS battery
Technology that allows a system to view a physical CPU core as 2 logical cores
Multithreading (Hyperthreading)
A common production error that will cause a motherboard to be faulty straight out of the box.
Burn in failure
RAM that is able to detect memory errors, but not correct them. More expensive than normal RAM
Parity RAM
The maximum RPM rate of magnetic hard drive
15,000rpm
Flashing the BIOS
The process of increasing a CPUs clock rate beyond the speed it is designed to run. Can reduce life of a CPU or lead to overheating.
Overclocking
The small jumpers that must be connected to a motherboard in order for case features to function properly are collectively called the _____ ______ ______.
Front panel connector
2 things that happen with each advancement of RAM. For example, from DDR to DDR2, from DDR2 to DDR3, etc...
Lower power consumption, double the data rate
Nonvolatile Memory Express. - NVMe
BIOS/UEFI setting that offers theft protection
Drive encryption (LoJack, TPM, Secure boot)