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| What are the 4 things to consider when you purchase a motherboard? |
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Form factor
Processor socket and chipset
Buses and number of bus slots
Other connectors, slots, and ports |
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| What are the most popular motherboard form factors? |
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Definition
| ATX, MicroATX, and Mini-ITX |
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Term
| What types of computers a recommended for the Mini-ITX motherboard? |
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Definition
| Low end computers and home theater systems. The boards are often used with an Intel Atom processor and are sometimes purchased as a motherboard-processor combo unit. |
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| Out of the ATX motherboards, list them from largest to smallest |
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Term
| Describe the PGA socket contact method. |
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Definition
Pin grid array (PGA) socket
Pins aligned in uniform rows around socket |
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Term
| Describe the LGA socket contact method. |
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Land grid array (LGA)
Uses lands (pads) rather than pins
Examples of LGA sockets: LGA775 and LGA1366 |
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Term
| Describe the FCLGA socket contact method. |
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Definition
Flip-chip land grid array (FCLGA) socket
Chip is flipped over so that the top of the chip is on the bottom and makes contact with the socket |
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| Describe the SPGA socket contact method. |
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Definition
Staggered pin grid array (SPGA)
Pins staggered over socket
Squeezes more pins into a small space
Easily bent |
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Term
| Describe the BGA socket contact method. |
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Ball grid array (BGA)
Not really a socket
Processor is soldered to the motherboard
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Zero insertion force (ZIF) sockets
All current processor sockets
Side lever lifts processor up and out of the socket |
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Term
| What types of socket architecture does AMD use? |
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Definition
| AMD uses the PGA socket architecture (desktops) |
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set of chips on motherboard that work with processor to collectively control:
Memory, motherboard buses, some peripherals |
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Term
| What are the Chipset Manufacturers? |
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Definition
| Intel, AMD, NVIDIA, SiS, and VIA |
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