Chapter 1Motherboards, Processors, and Memory

THE FOLLOWING COMPTIA A+ 220-1101 EXAM OBJECTIVES ARE COVERED IN THIS CHAPTER:

  • 3.2 Given a scenario, install the appropriate RAM.
    • RAM types
      • Virtual RAM
      • Small outline dual inline memory module (SODIMM)
      • Double Data Rate 3 (DDR3)
      • Double Data Rate 4 (DDR4)
      • Double Data Rate 5 (DDR5)
      • Error correction code (ECC) RAM
    • Single-channel
    • Dual-channel
    • Triple-channel
    • Quad-channel
  • 3.4 Given a scenario, install and configure motherboards, central processing units (CPUs), and add-on cards.
    • Motherboard form factor
      • Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX)
      • Information Technology eXtended (ITX)
    • Motherboard connector types
      • Peripheral Component Interconnect (PCI)
      • PCI Express (PCIe)
      • Power connectors
      • SATA
      • eSATA

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