Recognizing Motherboard Parts
What is the area on the motherboard where you are able to add RAM into the cards
RAM Slots
What does GPU stand for
Graphic Processing Unit
What does the processor do
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
what is the difference between cpu and gpu?
CPU manages operating systems while GPU manages graphics
What does bus speed have to do with computer speed
Bus speed is the speed that the CPU communicates with the motherboard and other components.
How do you know if the motherboard is receiving power?
Check if the power lights are on OR check if the fans spin.
How many versions of PCI are there
4
What are the open slots at the bottom of the motherboard to add cards to the motherboard
Expansion slots
Will upgrading to a faster GPU improve my FPS if I am already at 100% CPU usage
No
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 PCIe are there
7
Where is the fan on the motherboard located
Over the CPU
what are signs that a gpu is failing
black screen/extreme fan noises
What is the correlation between OS and Processor
The newer OS system, the more advanced the processor
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.
What other model did PCIe replace
AGP
What is the number of PCIe slots a motherboard has
2 to 4
what kind of core processors does gpu have?
CUDA cores (NVIDIA) or Stream Processors (AMD) with Tensor cores.
What happens when you increase cpu speed?
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