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The ____________ is the software that’s inside of your computer that gets everything going. |
firmware |
____ware |
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This firmware is made of _____ - _____ memory. |
non-volatile memory |
non-_______ memory |
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_________ is your System Information utility that’s inside of every version of Microsoft Windows. |
msinfo32 |
ms____## |
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If the BIOS update process is interrupted, the entire computer may not boot. To avoid any power outages during the upgrade, consider connecting to an _ _ _ before starting. |
Uninterruptible power supply (UPS) |
(UPS) |
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_______provides documentation of nearly every aspect of your computer's hardware, including the version and date of the currently installed BIOS. |
The System Information utility (msinfo32) |
ms___## |
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a section of memory that is backed up with a battery. |
Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor.(CMOS) |
(CMOS) |
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Before you make any changes to your BIOS configuration, make sure you have some _______ that shows what it was originally. |
documentation |
Notes on a sheet of paper. If you have a mobile device that can take pictures, take a picture of the screen. |
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Enabling or disabling hardware is a common function of the _____, along with modifying startup passwords, viewing hardware information, and much more. |
BIOS |
Basic _/_ |
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The______does not provide any partitioning functionality. Although a BIOS will recognize a physical storage device, the logical setup of that storage device is the responsibility of the operating system. |
BIOS |
Basic _/_ |
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The _____ is the fundamental firmware in our personal computers. |
Basic Input/Output System |
Basic _/_ |
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The _ _ _ is a security feature on the motherboard that manages cryptographic functions. |
Trusted Platform Module (TPM) |
TPM |
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____ are not just designed to be functional, but they’re also designed to be able to cool all of those components on the motherboard that get very hot whenever you’re starting to do any type of operation. |
Motherboards |
MB |
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Updating the BIOS is known as _____. |
Flashing |
___ the BIOS. |
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Allows you to check BIOS version just as MSinfo32. |
DXDIAG |
D_D_ _ _ |
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The ___ key takes you to the BIOS interface as the computer is starting up. |
F2 |
_# |
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A standardized client-server environment that boots a software assembly, retrieved from a network. |
PXE (Preboot eXecution Environment) or Network booting |
Also known as Network booting. |
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______ a technology that allows a network professional to remotely power on a computer or to wake it up from sleep mode. |
Wake on LAN |
WOL |
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When power is turned on, _ _ _ _is the diagnostic testing sequence that a computer's basic input/output system (or "starting program") runs to determine if the computer keyboard, random access memory, disk drives, and other hardware are working correctly. |
POST (Power-On Self-Test) |
POST |
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_____- ____ allows you to get rid of all power sources. And when you start your computer back up again, that memory will still be there and available to provide information and instructions to your computer hardware. |
non-volatile memory |
non-_______ memory |
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The ____-ATX and the ____-ATX are very standard to find in most desktop type computers. |
Standard and Micro |
Basic & lil |
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A _____card is a plug-in interface card that displays progress and error codes generated during power-on self-test (POST) of a computer. |
POST card |
_____ card |
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ATX motherboard stands for _____ _____ ____. |
Advanced Technology Extended |
_ Technology _ |
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_____ BIOS is the original traditional BIOS, & has no drivers for modern network, video,and storage devices. |
Legacy BIOS |
(Traditional) |
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___ Based on Intel’s EFI Designed to replace the legacy BIOS, & Boot from large (> 2.2 TB)GUID partition table (GPT) disks. |
Unified Extensible Interface Firmware |
UEFI BIOS |
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_ _ _ is Used by full disk encryption software, & may be a separate module or integratedinto the motherboard. |
Trusted Platform Module |
TPM |
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____ ____ is part of the UEFI specification is a digitally sign known-good software, and a Software won’t run without the proper signature. |
Secure boot |
____ Boot |
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_ _ _ is a motherboard that was standardized by Intel 1995 & is still very popular. |
ATX (Advanced Technology Extended) |
ATX |
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is a small form-factor motherboard, similar mounting points and power as ATX. |
Micro- |
_____ ATX |
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_____ ITX is an even-smaller form factor has Similar mounting points as an ATX and microATX, designed for single-purpose computing, i.e., streaming media. |
Mini- |
_ ITX |
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_ _ _ _ is not needed for today’s flash-based storage• Maintains older BIOS configurations• May only be used to maintain date/time• A bad battery will require a BIOSconfiguration on every boot• Can reset the BIOS configuration byremoving the battery on older systems |
Complementary metal-oxide semiconductor.(CMOS) |
_ M_S |
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The BIOS needs a ____ ____ to start the computer, & a ____ _____ to make configuration changes. |
User Password & Supervisor Password |
Password |
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____ for Laptops are built into the BIOS, have Software installed into the OS, & reinstalls itself if removed or a new storage drive is installed. |
LoJack |
____Jack |
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______ has a “Phone home” function that provides location information, & theft mode that remotely locks the laptop and/or delete files, and can force a startup password. |
LoJack |
____Jack |
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When ___ ___ ____ ____ you should Identify the current firmware version, read the upgrade documentation, have a reliable power source. |
Upgrading your BIOS firmware |
UP____ your ___ firmware |
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ITX versions of motherboards, either the___ or the___ or the___ITX versions. |
mini the nano or the pico. |
ITX |
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What does U.E.F.I. stand for? |
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface |
Unified _____ Firmware ______ |
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What is a boot sequence? |
Sequential order in which BIOS searches for a bootable device. |
Order. |
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What is CMOS and what does it do? |
Component of BIOS which typically holds settings, configuration, and security information specific to BIOS |
Holds settings, configuration, and security information specific to _____. |
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What is ATX and what are some of its characteristics? |
Motherboard form factor designed for desktop computers. Allows expansion cards to use full length of the case12" x 9.6" |
12"x9.6" |
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What is micro-ATX and what are some of its characteristics? |
Motherboard form factor designed for desktop computers. Allows expansion cards to use full length of the case, although fewer expansion slots than full-size ATX motherboards 9.6" x 9.6". |
9.6" x 9.6" |
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What is mini-ITX and what are some of its characteristics? |
Largest of the ITX family Small Form Factor motherboards. Allows use of a single expansion card 6.7" x 6.7". |
6.7" x 6.7" |
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What is ITX, in general? |
Family of motherboard form factors designed for small or limited applications. |
For small or limited applications |
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What is PCI? |
Peripheral Component InterfaceExpansion card standard allowing additional circuit boards to be added to the motherboard for additional use33, or 66 MHz over a 32-bit (4 Byte) shared bus or 64-bit |
Expansion card standard allowing additional circuit boards to be added to the motherboard for additional use. |
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What is PCI-X? |
Expansion card standard which uses the 64-bit standard of PCI and operates at a higher frequency. Typically used for servers. |
Typically used for servers. |
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What is PCIe? |
Expansion card standard using serial communication which uses switching technology instead of a shared bus to allow more bandwidth per "lane" of communication. |
Switching technology |
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What is mini-PCI? |
Expansion card standard using a parallel shared bus for a laptop. |
Parallel shared |
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A _____ _____ memory whose contents can be erased and reprogrammed using a pulsed voltage. |
Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory. (EEPROM) |
EEPROM |
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EEPROM stands for? |
Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory |
_____erasable programmable ____ - _____ memory. |
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A non-volatile memory used in computers and other electronic devices to store relatively small amounts of data but allowing individual bytes to be erased and reprogrammed. |
Electrically erasable programmable read-only memory |
EEPROM |
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BIOS updates are performed in order to? |
Repair damaged BIOS Provide support for new types of attached hardware Fix known programming errors discovered in the current BIOS version |
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After replacing a modular hardware component inside computer case, the updated information about specific parameters of the new device can be stored in? |
CMOS RAM Flash memory |
______ RAM _______ memory |
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A type of nonvolatile memory that erases data in units called blocks?
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Flash Memory |
_____ memory |
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In order to work, an integrated component such as Network Interface Card (NIC) on a newly assembled computer system may need to be first: |
Enabled in the advanced BIOS settings menu. |
____in the advanced BIOS settings menu. |
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____ BIOS update could render the computer unusable. |
Aborted |
A_______ |
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What is DRM? |
Digital Restrictions Management is the practice of imposing technological restrictions that control what users can do with digital media. |
______ Restrictions Management |
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What are some features of the Unified Extensible Firmware Interface (UEFI)? |
DRM support GUI mode
Mouse support |
support
mode support |
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__ __ __ is a high-speed point-to-point channel for attaching a video card to a computer system, primarily to assist in the acceleration of 3D computer graphics. |
The Accelerated Graphics Port (AGP) |
_ G _ |
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_______is a slot found on certain PC motherboards and used for specialized networking, audio, and telephony equipment. |
Communications and networking riser (CNR) |
_ _ Riser |
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A(n) _______ ______ is a computer bus architecture used to transfer data between devices that are identified by the hardware address of the physical memory (the physical address), which is stored in the form of binary numbers to enable the data bus to access memory storage. |
Address Bus |
___ Bus |
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A bus that transfers data to and from the memory of a computer, or into or out of the central processing unit (CPU) that acts as the device's "engine." |
Databus |
_____ Bus |
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_____ ____ provides an input/output pathway for transferring information between internal hardware, such as RAM or the CPU, and expansion devices such as a graphics card or sound card. |
Expansion Bus |
_____ Bus |
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_ _ _ _ are long-established industry standard through-hole packages. |
Plastic Dual In-Line Package PDIP |
insect looking |
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_ _ _ a type of chip package in which the connecting pins are located on the CPU. |
Pin Grid Array (PGA) |
P_ A |
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_______ is a type of surface-mount packaging for integrated circuits (ICs) that is notable for having the pins on the socket rather than the integrated circuit. |
The Land Grid Array (LGA) |
Pins on the motherbaord |
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The _ _ _ socket is designed so that processors can be installed or replaced without placing any force or pressure on the motherboard. |
(ZIF) Zero Insertion Force |
Zero _____ _____ |
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__________, also called the memory controller hub, primarily responsible for getting information back and forth between the CPU and the memory. |
Northbridge |
North______ |
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The _______ is the input/output controller hub. The sound card and video card if on the motherboard, USB, PCI, ISA, IDE, BIOS, and Ethernet are all controlled by this integrated chip |
Southbridge |
South______ |
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________ is an option that can be enabled/disabled in the BIOS setup utility (if a BIOS comes equipped with this feature). Coupled with a hardware sensor mounted inside the computer case, this functionality can be used to check if the case was opened and display a notification alert during next boot. |
Chassis intrusion detection |
CID |
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______ are sent sequentially on the same channel (wire) which reduces costs for wire but also slows the speed of transmission. |
Serial transmission |
_______ transmission |
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In ________ multiple bits (usually 8 bits or a byte/character) are sent simultaneously on different channels (wires, frequency channels) within the same cable, or radio path, and synchronized to a clock. Parallel devices have a wider data bus than serial devices and can therefore transfer data in words of one or more bytes at a time. |
Parallel transmission |
_______ transmission |
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_____ acts as a switch by closing (or opening) an electrical circuit. Jumpers can be added or removed to change the function or performance of a PC component. A group of jumpers is sometimes called a_______ . |
jumper;jumper block. |
______; ______ block. |
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is the place in a computing device where the operating system (OS), application programs and data in current use are kept so they can be quickly reached by the device's processor. |
RAM (random access memory) |
_ A_ (random _ memory) |
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______ is very fast memory that does not need to be periodically refreshed to maintain its data. |
Static RAM (SRAM) |
_____ RAM |
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_____ ____ are various kinds of dynamic random access memory (DRAM) that are synchronized with the clock speed that the microprocessor is optimized for. |
SDRAM (synchronous DRAM) |
SDRAM (_____ RAM) |
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______ not only detects when memory errors occur, but it can also correct these errors on the fly. |
Error Correcting Code (ECC) |
Error ______ Code (ECC) |
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_____Latency refers to the delay between the time that the memory controller requests some data from RAM and the moment the data is available on the memory module's output pins. |
Column Address Strobe (CAS) |
Column Address___ (CAS) |
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_____ Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM) is a memory subsystem designed to transfer data at faster rates. |
Rambus Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM) |
____ Dynamic Random Access Memory (RDRAM) |
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_____ Electrical contacts are different on each side |
DIMM (Dual lnline Memory Module) |
DIMM ( Memory Module) |
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DIMM (Dual lnline Memory Module) - SDRAM memory has ____ pins. |
168 pins |
1_8 |
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DIMM (Dual lnline Memory Module) DDR SDRAM - memory has ____ pins. |
184 pins |
1_4 |
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DDIMM (Dual lnline Memory Module) DR2 and DDR3 SDRAM has ___ pins - |
240 pins |
2_0 |
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SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual lnline Memory Module) are Used in ____ and ______ devices. |
laptops and mobile |
______ and mobile devices. |
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SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual lnline Memory Module) DDR and DDR2 SDRAM have _____ pins. |
200 pins |
200 |
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SO-DIMM (Small Outline Dual lnline Memory Module) - DDR3 SDRAM has ____ pins. |
204 pins |
2_4 |
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Micro-DIMM (Micro Dual lnline Memory Module)
DDR2 and DDR3 SDRAM has ___ pins |
214 pins |
2_4 |
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Micro-DIMM (Micro Dual lnline Memory Module) DDR SDRAM has ___ pins. |
172 pins |
1_2 |
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ROM (Read-Only Memory) |
Can’t be changed or erased. |
be changed or erased. |
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PROM (Programmable Read-Only Memory) |
Programmable ROM Write once |
PROM |
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EPROM (Eraseable PROM) |
Write / Erase / Write again |
Write / ____ / Write again |
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DRAM (Dynamic RAM) |
Requires constant refreshing to maintaindata Write once |
DRAM |
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DDR (Double Data Rate SDRAM) |
Twice the data rate of SDRAM |
the data rate of SDRAM. |
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DDR2 (Double Data Rate 2 SDRAM) |
2x the bus clock multiplier of DDR |
the bus clock multiplier of DDR. |
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DDR3 (Double Data Rate 3 SDRAM) |
4x the bus clock multipler of DDR |
the bus clock multipler of DDR. |
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In computer architecture, the term _____ refers to a group of bits processed as a unit. |
Word |
_o_d |
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Number of contact pins used in SDR SDRAM modules |
168 |
1_8 |
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Double Data Rate Synchronous Dynamic Random Access Memory (DDR SDRAM) |
184 contact pins Reads/writes 2 words of data per clock cycle 1 notch on the module contact surface ( |
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Refers to the industry name used for DDR-333 modules? |
PC-2700 |
PC -_7_0 |
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DDR2 SO-DIMM memory modules have: |
144 pins 200 pins |
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A memory module form factor commonly used in sub-notebook devices is known as: |
MicroDIMM |
_____-DIMM |
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Number of pins used by MicroDIMM DDR SDRAM memory modules |
172 pins |
1_2 |
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Number of pins used by MicroDIMM DDR2 SDRAM modules |
214 |
2_4 |
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Three types of RAM most commonly used as the main system memory in desktop PCs |
Dynamic RAM Unbuffered memory Static RAM |
____RAM ____memory _____RAM |
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RAM types that would be the most suitable choices for a high-end server |
Buffered memory RDIMM ECC memory |
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memory modules have a register between the DRAM modules and the system's memory controller. |
Registered (also called buffered memory) |
Buffered memory |
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Allows for permanent storage of data |
DVD-RAM |
_V_ RAM |
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CD-ROM has ____capacity |
700 MB capacity |
_______ MB capacity |
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DVD Single Layer has _._GBcapacity. |
4.7 GB |
_.7 GB |
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DVD Dual-layer has _._GB capacity. |
8.5 GB |
_.5 GB |
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BD-Rstands for _-_ _ _ |
Blu-ray Disc Recordable |
Blu-ray Disc __ |
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BD-RE - stands for _-_ _ _ _ |
Blu-ray Disc Recordable Erasable |
Blu-ray Disc Recordable _ |
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Magnetic Tapehas ____ GB capacity. |
100 GB to multiple TB / cartridge |
_ 0_ GB to multiple TB / cartridge |
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SATA stands for Serial AT Attachment |
Serial Advanced Technology Attachment |
__ Advanced Technology Attachment |
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PATA stands for Serial AT Attachment |
Parallel Advanced Technology Attachment |
Also Known as IDE |
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_ _ _ _ _ is used to power external hard drives. |
External Advanced Technology Attachment (ESATA) |
______ Advanced Technology Attachment |
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_ refers to a storage device you can change to why your CPU is still on. |
Hot-swappable |
Hot ________ |
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eSATA, FireWire, and USB are examples of interfaces that are _-___ on computers. |
hot-swappable |
__-swappable |
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Additional parity bit Can’t correct an error |
Parity Memory |
______ Memory |
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Dectects errors Corrects on the fly Ideal for servers |
Error Correcting Code (ECC) Memory |
_____ Memory |
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Installed in pairs or trios formaximum throughput |
Multi-channel Memory |
_____ Memory |
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Includes an additional registerbetween the RAM module and thememory controller Also called “buffered” memory |
Registered Memory |
_____ Memory |
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Groups of memory on a module that can be independently accessed Memory controller moves between the ranks/sides |
Single Sided vs. Double Sided Memory |
Single Sided vs. Double Sided Memory |
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How many pins are in an LGA 775 socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
775 pin, LGA socket designed by Intel in 2004, supporting the Pentium 4 and Core 2 processors |
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How many pins are in an LGA 1156 socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
1156 pin, LGA socket designed by Intel in 2009, supporting the Core i3, i5, and i7 processors on the Nehalem architecture |
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How many pins are in an LGA 1155 socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
1155 pin, LGA socket designed by Intel in 2011, supporting the Sandy Bridge and Ivy Bridge architectures |
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How many pins are in an LGA 1150 socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
1150 pin, LGA socket designed by Intel in 2013, supporting Haswell and Broadwell architectures |
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How many pins are in an LGA 1366 socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
1366 pin, LGA socket designed by Intel in 2008, supporting Core i7 processors on the Nehalem architecture |
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How many pins are in an LGA 1366 socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
1366 pin, LGA socket designed by Intel in 2008, supporting Core i7 processors on the Nehalem architecture |
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How many pins are in an LGA 2011 socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
2011 pin, LGA socket designed by Intel in 2011, supporting Sandy Bridge-E/EP, Ivy Bridge-E/EP, and Haswell-E/EP architectures |
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How many pins are in an AM3+ socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
942 pin, PGA socket designed by AMD in 2011, supporting Athlon II and Phenom II processors |
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How many pins are in an FM2 socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
904 pin, PGA socket designed by AMD in 2012, supporting CPUs with the "Piledriver" architecture |
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How many pins are in an FM2+ socket, who makes it, when did they start, and which processors use it? |
906 pin, PGA socket designed by AMD in 2014, supporting CPUs with the "Steamroller" architecture |
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What is hyperthreading? |
Intel's method of simultaneous multithreading (SMT) implementation, allowing one core to appear as two |
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What are L1, L2, and L3 caches made from and what are they used for? |
Made from SRAM or Static RAMUsed for very fast, temporary storage of information physically close to the CPU to improve its efficiency |
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What is the primary benefit of a 64-bit processor over a 32-bit processor? |
Supports more than 4GB RAM |
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What is an NX bit and why is it used? |
A no-execute or disable execute bit setting which refuses to execute code in a given memory location |
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What is the most common type of cooling system in a modern PC? |
Heat sink and Fan |
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What is a heat sink and what is its function? |
A metal block, typically made up of aluminum, designed to conduct heat away from a heat source |
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What is thermal paste used for? |
To facilitate the movement of heat from the CPU into the heat sink, primarily by eliminating any small pockets of air between the two. |
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How does a liquid-based cooling system work? |
Fluid is pumped through tubing attached to the CPU to a radiator and fan assembly thus providing quiet and effective removal of heat from the CPU |
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How does a fanless or passive cooling system work? |
One form of fanless cooling system includes a very large heat sink that uses the natural flow of air through the case to eliminate heat.Others include heat pipes which cause a liquid to boil, move through the pipe to an area where it condenses (losing its heat) and the liquid cycling back around to be boiled again. |
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Socket T |
LGA 775 2004 Pen3um 4, Core 2 DDR2 and DDR3 |
Socket |
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Socket B |
LGA 1366 2008 Core i7 (Nehalem) DDR3 triple-‐channel |
Socket |
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Socket H / H1 |
LGA 1156 2009 Core i3/5/7 (Nehalem) DDR3 dual-‐channel |
Socket |
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Socket H2 |
LGA 1155 2011 Sandy/Ivy Bridge DDR3 dual-‐channel |
Socket |
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Socket H3 |
LGA 1150 2013 Haswell, Broadwell DDR3 dual-‐channel |
Socket |
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Socket R |
LGA 2011 2011 Sandy Bridge-‐E/EP,Ivy Bridge-‐E/EP, Haswell-‐E/EP DDR3/DDR4 quad-‐channel |
Socket |
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AM3 |
PGA 941 2009 Athlon II / Phenom II DDR2/DDR3 dual-channel |
AM_ |
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AM3+ |
AM3+ PGA 942 2011 Athlon II / Phenom II DDR3 dual-channel |
AM_+ |
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FM1 |
PGA 905 2011 AMD 10h DDR3 dual-channel |
FM_ |
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FM2 |
PGA 904 2012 Piledriver DDR3 dual-channel |
FM_ |
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FM2+ |
PGA 906 2014 Steamroller DDR3 dual-channel |
FM_ _ |
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USB |
Maximum of 127 ports |
U_ _ |
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USB 1.1 |
• Low speed: 1.5 megabits per second, 3 meters• Full speed: 12 megabits per second, 5 meters |
USB _._ |
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USB 2.0 |
• 480 megabits per second, 5 meters |
USB _._ |
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USB 3.0 |
• SuperSpeed: 4.8 gigabits per second, 3 meters |
USB _._ |
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Thunderbolt v1 |
10 Gbit/s per channel,20 Gbit/s total throughput |
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Thunderbolt v2 |
20 Gbit/s aggregated channels |
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Thunderbolt v3 |
40 Gbit/s Max 3 meters (copper), 60 meters (optical) |
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FireWire 400 (Alpha mode) |
IEEE 1394a• 100, 200, or 400 Mbit/s half-duplex• 4.5 meters (15 feet), 72 meters max |
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FireWire 800 (Beta mode) |
IEEE 1394b• 800 Mbit/s full-duplex• Optical connections - 100 meters max |
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IrDA (Infrared Data Association) |
• 4 Mbit/s speed• Line of sight, 1 meter |
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VGA (Video Graphics Array) |
10 meters |
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DVI (Digital Visual Interface) |
• Max distance isn’t part of the standard• 15 feet at 1920 x 1200 resolution |
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_____ _____ the number of instructions the CPU can execute at a fixed rate, they are measured in Megahertz, MHz, they equal 1 million cycles per second or Gigahertz, GHz which is 1 billion cycles per second |
Clock Speed |
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When transferring data through a network it is describe as a number of ____. |
Bits |
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When storing something on a disk, it is usually refereed to as a number of _____. |
Bytes |
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A ____ ____ is very fast memory that stores the data from frequently used memory locations. Because this information is in the fast cache, access to the data is much faster than requesting the data from slower memory locations |
CPU cache |
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File blocks are splitbetween physical drives• High performance• No redundancy• Minimum of 2 drives |
RAID 0 Striping |
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• File blocks are duplicatedbetween physical drives• High disk space utilization• High redundancy• Minimum of 2 drives |
RAID 1 Mirroring |
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File blocks are striped along with a parity block• Efficient use of disk space• High redundancy• Minimum of 3 drives |
RAID 5 Striping with Parity |
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Stripe file blocks acrossmirrored drives• High disk space utilization• High redundancy• Minimum of 4 drives |
RAID 1+0 - A Stripe of Mirrors |
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