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All modern CPUs run at some multiple of the system clock speed.
All modern CPUs run at some multiple of the system clock speed.
True
In early computers, the CPU ran at a different speed than the bus.
In early computers, the CPU ran at a different speed than the bus.
False
Technicians no longer need to set jumpers or DIP switches on motherboards to configure the multiplier.
Technicians no longer need to set jumpers or DIP switches on motherboards to configure the multiplier.
True
64-bit processing involves a decrease in EDB and address-bus size.
64-bit processing involves a decrease in EDB and address-bus size.
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Figure 4.22 from the text displays the clock speed, multiplier, and bus speed of a Core i7 processor.
Figure 4.22 from the text displays the clock speed, multiplier, and bus speed of a Core i7 processor.
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What does lower RAM latency indicate?
What does lower RAM latency indicate?
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Why is it important to match RAM with the motherboard in terms of timing adjustments?
Why is it important to match RAM with the motherboard in terms of timing adjustments?
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What is the purpose of parity RAM in a computer?
What is the purpose of parity RAM in a computer?
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In what form do RAM variations come in, in terms of sides?
In what form do RAM variations come in, in terms of sides?
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What type of RAM may some motherboards be unable to use?
What type of RAM may some motherboards be unable to use?
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