Recognizing motherboard parts
What is the area on the motherboard where you are able to add RAM into the cards?
RAM slots
what is the difference between cpu and gpu?
CPUs manage operating systems and overall system tasks. GPUs specialize in rendering visuals, video processing, and high-throughput parallel computations.
What does the processor do?
The processor executes instructions, performs calculations, and coordinates input/output operations
Should you reseat the CPU, adapters and memory chips if you're having trouble with your motherboard?
Yes
Which is the newer model PCI or PCIe
PCIe
What is the component where processors get inserted into the motherboard at the center piece of the motherboard?
CPU socket
Will upgrading to a faster GPU improve my FPS if I am already at 100% CPU usage?
No it will not
What does bus speed have to do with computer speed?
Bus speed is how fast the CPU can communicate with motherboard components, such as memory
How do you know if the motherboard is receiving power?
check if the power lights are on OR check if the fans spin
What other model did PCIe replace
AGP
What are the open slots at the bottom of the motherboard to add cards to?
Expansion slots
what are signs that a gpu is failing?
Black screen, extreme fan noises
Why should hold a CPU by its sides?
To avoid bending or touching the pins underneath
If you remove unnecessary adapters/devices to help start the device what do you take out?
storage devices, extra ram, expansion cards, or front panel connectors/fans
How many versions of PCI are there
4
Where is the fan on the motherboard located?
Over the CPU
what kind of core processors does gpu have?
CUDA cores (NVIDIA) or Stream Processors (AMD) for general graphics/math, alongside Tensor cores for AI acceleration and RT cores for ray tracing
What is the correlation between OS and Processor?
The newer the operating system, the more advanced the processor should be
How do you check to determine if the motherboard is shorting out on the frame?
look for misaligned standoffs, check for burn marks, or use a multimeter to test for electrical connection between power rails and the case ground.
How many versions of PCIe are there
7
What is the number of PCIe slots a motherboard has?
2 to 4
what does gpu stand for?
graphics processing unit
What happens when you increase cpu speed?
processor gets hotter faster
What do you do if you start to smell a burning smell?
shut down/unplug the computer let it cool and then check for damaged components
Where on the motherboard is the PCIe located?
Near the CPU socket