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1[blank_start]BIOS[blank_end] is a ROM chip found on motherboards that allows you to access and set up your computer system at the most basic level.
- ABIOS
2The BIOS includes instructions on how to load basic [blank_start]computer[blank_end] [blank_start]hardware[blank_end].
- Acomputer
- Bhardware
3BIOS programming enables interaction with [blank_start]motherboard[blank_end] before the Operating System (OS) loads.
- Amotherboard
4BIOS is stored in nonvolatile media, thus called [blank_start]firmware[blank_end].
- Afirmware
5[blank_start]POST[blank_end] routines are built into firmware.
- APOST
6The [blank_start]System[blank_end] [blank_start]Setup[blank_end] utility is also part of the firmware.
- ASystem
- BSetup
7POST stands for [blank_start]power[blank_end] [blank_start]on[blank_end] [blank_start]self[blank_end] [blank_start]test[blank_end].
- Apower
- Bon
- Cself
- Dtest
8POST runs at [blank_start]boot[blank_end],requesting devices to self-check.
- Aboot
9POST errors manifest as specific [blank_start]beep[blank_end] codes, or [blank_start]display[blank_end] (text) codes.
- Abeep
- Bdisplay
10POST cards enable testing of "[blank_start]dead[blank_end]" computers.
- Adead
11What does UEFI stand for? [blank_start]Unified[blank_end] [blank_start]Extensible[blank_end] [blank_start]Firmware[blank_end] [blank_start]Interface[blank_end].
- AUnified
- BExtensible
- CFirmware
- DInterface
12The System Setup enables custom [blank_start]information[blank_end] about changeable devices.
- Ainformation
13System Setup enables changes to CPU [blank_start]frequencies[blank_end], [blank_start]RAM[blank_end] timings, BIOS [blank_start]passwords[blank_end], boot options and more.
- Afrequencies
- BRAM
- Cpasswords
14The real time [blank_start]clock[blank_end] battery keeps system time without [blank_start]external[blank_end] [blank_start]power[blank_end].
- Aclock
- Bexternal
- Cpower
15System Setup allows for [blank_start]changes[blank_end]; exit without saving is an option.
- Achanges
16[blank_start]Reset[blank_end] System Setup for defaults.
- AReset
17What does ROM stand for? [blank_start]Read[blank_end] [blank_start]Only[blank_end] [blank_start]Memory[blank_end].
- ARead
- BOnly
- CMemory
18Flash the [blank_start]ROM[blank_end] chip to update firmware.
- AROM
19In computers, the [blank_start]form[blank_end] [blank_start]factor[blank_end] is the size, configuration, or physical arrangement of a computing device.
- Aform
- Bfactor
20[blank_start]ITX[blank_end] is a small motherboard form factor from VIA Technologies that was first introduced in November 2001 with the [blank_start]Mini-ITX[blank_end].
- AITX
- BMini-ITX
21ITX is short for [blank_start]Information[blank_end] [blank_start]Technology[blank_end] [blank_start]eXtended[blank_end].
- AInformation
- BTechnology
- CeXtended
22Common form factors include; ATX, [blank_start]micro[blank_end]ATX, and [blank_start]mini[blank_end]-ITX.
- Amicro
- Bmini
23[blank_start]Chipsets[blank_end] combine functions from many single-function chips.
- AChipsets
24Early chipsets offered [blank_start]North[blank_end]bridge and [blank_start]South[blank_end]bridge.
- ANorth
- BSouth
25Modern chipsets feature [blank_start]Southbridge[blank_end].
- ASouthbridge
26The CPU handles the [blank_start]Northbridge[blank_end] functions.
- ANorthbridge
27Chipsets define [blank_start]RAM[blank_end] capacity, USB capabilities, and much more.
- ARAM
28Early chipsets offered [blank_start]Northbridge[blank_end] and Southbridge.
- ANorthbridge
29Modern chipsets feature Southbridge. The [blank_start]CPU[blank_end] handles the Northbridge functions.
- ACPU
30The motherboard manual provides essential [blank_start]setup[blank_end] [blank_start]information[blank_end].
- Asetup
- Binformation
31[blank_start]PCIe[blank_end] is the most common expansion bus on a motherboard, it offers multiple lanes.
- APCIe
32Better computer cases offer [blank_start]cable[blank_end] management features.
- Acable
33An [blank_start]Optical Drive[blank_end] refers to a computer system that allows users to use DVDs, CDs and Blu-ray.
- AOptical Drive
34When installing a motherboard, test the [blank_start]CPU[blank_end] and [blank_start]RAM[blank_end] before putting it in the case.
- ACPU
- BRAM
35Power supplies transform [blank_start]AC[blank_end] from the wall outlet to [blank_start]DC[blank_end] for the computer.
- AAC
- BDC
36What types of connectors do you use for peripherals and drives? [blank_start]Molex[blank_end] and [blank_start]SATA[blank_end] connectors.
- AMolex
- BSATA
37When we buy a power supply, we buy it based on [blank_start]Watts[blank_end].
- AWatts
38When it comes to power protection: Use [blank_start]UPS[blank_end] to protect against brownouts and blackouts.
- AUPS
39When it comes to power protection; Use [blank_start]surge[blank_end] [blank_start]protector[blank_end]/[blank_start]suppressor[blank_end] to protect against spikes.
- Asurge
- Bprotector
- Csuppressor
40What can you do to keep your computer cool?
- ACPU fans, case fans, liquid cooling system
- BOverclocking, maximize the performance of your components
- COpen your computer case
- DPut your computer near a window
41When troubleshooting power supplies; Use a [blank_start]PSU[blank_end] tester or [blank_start]multimeter[blank_end] to test power supplies.
- APSU
- Bmultimeter
42Troubleshooting Core Components:
Incorrectly installed CPU or RAM can make it seem like your PC is [blank_start]dead[blank_end].- Adead
43Troubleshooting core components:
Errors in system setup can cause a dead PC, try clearing the [blank_start]CMOS[blank_end] jumper.- ACMOS
44Troubleshooting Core Components:
Windows offers memory diagnostic tools to help with potentially bad [blank_start]RAM[blank_end].- ARAM
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