FUNDAMENTALS OF COMPUTER

COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS

WHAT IS A MOTHERBOARD

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Solon has a very buggy computer that keeps locking up at odd moments and rebooting spontaneously. He suspects the motherboard. How should he test it?
A
Check settings and verify good components.
B
Verify good components and document all testing.
C
Replace the motherboard first to see if the problems disappear.
D
Check settings, verify good components, replace components, and document all testing.
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Identify the Problem (4.2. The first step in the troubleshooting process is to identify the problem. During this step, gather as much information as possible from the customer and from the computer.

Detailed explanation-2: -The chipset determines which processors and types of memory are supported, as well as which of the two video adapter standards, AGP or PCI Express, the motherboard supports. The chipset also determines which embedded features such as USB 2.0, Serial ATA, FireWire, video, audio, and networking are available.

Detailed explanation-3: -What is the next step after a possible solution is implemented during a troubleshooting process? Test another possible solution. Identify other possible causes for the problem. Document the cause and the solution for the problem.

Detailed explanation-4: -Short for Advanced Technology eXtended, ATX is a specification used to outline motherboard configuration and dimensions to improve standardization. First released in July 1995 by Intel, ATX has since had many revisions.

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