Day 13: Installing Processors, Memory, Adapter Cards, and Cooling Systems
A+ 220-702 Exam Objective
Objective 1.1: Given a scenario, install, configure and maintain personal computer components.
Key Points
Today you cover the high points of installing processors, RAM, adapter cards, and cooling systems. If you’re building your own customized PC, this is a good time to review.
Processors
Installing a CPU or central processing unit is more or less like putting Legos together. The physical part of the process is matching the pins and holes and pressing down. Okay, it is a little more complicated than that, but the hard part is making sure that the processor is supported by the computer’s motherboard.
If you know nothing about what CPU your motherboard ...
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