Jeopardy CST8208 Final Review - Part 3

The first step in troubleshooting, where you use beep codes and error messages to find the issue.

A necessary step if system modifications are anticipated.

The third troubleshooting step; involves temporarily swapping hardware components and testing drivers.

The fifth step in troubleshooting; confirm the implemented solution resolved the problem.

The final troubleshooting step, but should be done consistently throughout the process.

Used to identify pin 1 on a CPU socket, on lab systems and others.

A CPU socket type where pins are in the socket, not the processor.

A substance applied between a CPU and its heatsink to improve heat transfer.

A serial expansion bus, commonly used in today's PCs.

An expansion slot providing backward compatibility with traditional PCI cards.

The shortest PCIe slot, common in modern motherboards.

A self-configuration feature on modern expansion buses.

The standard width of a server rack.

A modular enclosure for efficient space use in servers.

A device to connect multiple servers to a single monitor, mouse, and keyboard.

Identifying the problem by examining beep codes, error messages, and system behavior.

Create a backup to protect your data in case of an error.

Testing your theory by temporarily swapping hardware components or using generic drivers.

A CPU socket type where the pins are located on the socket, not the processor.

It improves heat transfer between the CPU and the heatsink.

AMD, which manufacturers processors like Epyc and Ryzen.

A feature in Intel desktop processors that makes the operating system think there are twice as many cores as there actually are.

It indicates the location of pin 1 on a CPU socket.

PCI Express (PCIe) is a serial expansion bus that transmits data in a serial format, offering high speed and flexibility. It is the dominant internal expansion bus in modern PCs.

PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) is a parallel bus used in older PCs. It transferred data in a parallel format, but is being replaced by PCIe, making it less common in newer systems.

PCI-X is backward compatible with traditional PCI cards, allowing for seamless integration of older components on newer motherboards.

A x1 PCIe slot is the smallest PCIe slot used on modern motherboards, designed for devices with low bandwidth requirements.

Plug and Play is a feature found in modern expansion buses that allows devices to automatically configure themselves without manual intervention.

The standard width of a server rack is 19 inches. This specific size ensures compatibility with industry standard equipment and allows for seamless rack mounting.

ECC (Error Correcting Code) memory is a type of RAM that includes built-in error detection and correction capabilities. It is often used in servers to ensure data integrity, especially in mission-critical operations.