Day 30: Motherboards, Adapter Cards, Memory Slots, and Power Supplies

A+ 220-701 Exam Objectives

Objective 1.2: Explain motherboard components, types and features

Objective 1.3: Classify power supplies types and characteristics

Key Points

Today you learn the various components that make up computer motherboards, including the different interface and bus types. You also learn about the capacities and limitations of different motherboard form factors. On top of that, you delve into the different aspects and characteristics of computer power supplies, such as pinouts, adapters, and wattage. Strap your seat belts because here we go.

Motherboards

Motherboards are the unsung heroes in the PC. If the CPU is the “brains” of the computer, the motherboard ...

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