Study Lab for Chapter 4

Use the “Key Terms and Definitions” section of the lab to review terms used in this chapter. Try the “Practice Test” to check your comprehension of the chapter. Tackle the “Lab Exercises” to apply your knowledge.

Key Terms and Definitions

AGP (Accelerated Graphics Port)

A fast 32-bit slot used strictly for graphics cards. Available in four speeds: 1x through 8x.

Athlon

AMD processor with large L2 cache and fast FSB with clock speeds comparable to Pentium III. Early versions used Slot A, but later versions used Socket A (Socket 462).

Athlon XP

Improved version of Athlon with full-speed L2 cache, faster FSB, and faster internal design. Comparable in performance to most Pentium 4 chips. All versions use Socket A. Model names ...

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