Exam 6: Supporting Processors

Excessive heat can damage the CPU and the motherboard.

An overheated system can cause intermittent problems or cause the system to reboot or refuse to boot.

Describe the AMD processors.

Explain field replaceable units.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Running a motherboard or processor at a higher speed than the manufacturer suggests

Memory in the processor package,but not on the processor die,is called ____ cache.

The cooler sits on top of the processor and consists of a fan and a heat ____,which are fins that draw heat away from the processor.

____ hold counters,data,instructions,and addresses that the ALU is currently processing.

The current set of standards that is used by BIOS,hardware,and the OS to manage power is ____.

Intel's ____ allows each logical processor within the processor package to handle an individual thread in parallel with other threads being handled by other processors within the package.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Used by the processor to stop its internal operations to conserve power

Before opening the case of a brand name computer,such as a Gateway or Dell,consider the ____________________.

Describe how a case is designed for optimal airflow.

Match each term with the correct statement below. -Save power by lowering the CPU frequency and voltage

Using the ____ technology,the Intel processor,chipset,and wireless network adapter are all interconnected as a unit,which improves laptop performance.

The temperature inside the case should not exceed ____ degrees C.

Electronic devices are more likely to fail than fans.

The peltier's bottom surface can be as cool as ____ degrees F.

Most cases have one or more positions on the case to hold a case fan to help draw air out of the case.

If a specific component is giving an error message,update its ____________________.