COMPTIA A+ Motherboards Processors and Memory




COMPTIA A+ Motherboards Processors and Memory

Introduction:

Hey, Ashraf here. Coding Academy Leader and I are excited to bring you this course as a part of a series to help you pass the CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 exam.


This course covers the basics of computers, including the parts that make up a computer system and how they work together. Students will learn about processors, memory, and motherboards, as well as how to troubleshoot common problems. This course is designed for students who are new to computers or who want to learn more about how they work.


COMPTIA A+ Motherboards Processors and Memory

  • The A+ course prepares students to take the CompTIA A+ Essentials exam AF0-001, which covers the fundamentals of computer technology

  • The best way to prepare for an exam is with a variety of study materials, including videos, interactive quiz questions, and hands-on exercises

  • Preparing for success starts with understanding the content covered on the exam

  • Testing your knowledge will help you be confident when you go into the testing center

THINGS THAT WILL BE COVERED IN THIS COURSE:

Given a scenario, configure settings and use BIOS/UEFI tools on a PC.

  • Install firmware upgrades – flash BIOS.

  • BIOS component information: RAM, Hard drive, Optical drive, CPU, Boot sequence, Enabling and disabling devices, Date/time, Clock speeds, Virtualization support

  • BIOS security (passwords, drive encryption: TPM, lo‐jack, secure boot)

  • Use built‐in diagnostics.

  • Monitoring: Temperature monitoring, Fan speeds, Intrusion detection/notification, Voltage, Clock, Bus speed

Explain the importance of motherboard components, their purposes, and properties.

  • Sizes: ATX, Micro‐ATX, Mini‐ITX, ITX

  • Expansion slots: PCI, PCI‐X, PCIe, miniPCIIntroduction:

  • RAM slots

  • CPU sockets

  • Chipsets: Northbridge/Southbridge, CMOS battery

  • Power connections and types

  • Fan connectors

  • Front/top panel connectors: USB, Audio, Power button, Power light, Drive activity lights, Reset button

  • Bus speeds

Compare and contrast RAM types and features.

  • Types: DDR, DDR2, DDR3, SODIMM, DIMM, Parity vs. nonparity, ECC vs. non‐ECC, RAM configurations (Single channel vs. dual channel vs. triple channel), Single sided vs. double-sided, Buffered vs. unbuffered

  • RAM compatibility and speed

Differentiate among various CPU types and features, and select the appropriate cooling method.

  • Socket types: Intel (775, 1155, 1156, 1366, 1150, 2011), AMD (AM3, AM3+, FM1, FM2, FM2+)

  • Characteristics (Speeds, Cores, Cache size/type, Hyperthreading, Virtualization support, Architecture [32‐bit vs. 64‐bit], Integrated GPU, Disable execute bit)

  • Cooling (Heat sink, Fans, Thermal paste, Liquid‐based, Fanless/passive)

CompTIA A is a course that covers the basics of motherboards, processors, and memory. It is a great course for anyone who wants to learn about these components and how they work together. The course starts with an overview of motherboards and then covers processors and memory in detail. You will learn about the different types of processors and memory, as well as how to install and troubleshoot them.


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Everything you need to pass Motherboards CPU and Memory in the A+ Certification Core 1 Exam

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What you will learn
  • All about hardware: CPUs, motherboards, hard drives, RAM, and more
  • Different Types of motherboards
  • Different Types of Memory

Rating: 3.65

Level: All Levels

Duration: 2 hours

Instructor: ProTech Academy


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