Motherboard Types and Features

<p>Keeps the card from being inserted backwards. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connect internal devices like hard drives and optical drives (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>M.2 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Transporting data in parallel between the motherboard and expansion cards (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Header (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Provides a faster bus than SATA Revision 3 (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SAS-4 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Connecting a SATA Revision 3 drive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SAS is more expensive, durable, and faster than SATA. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>M.2 slots provide faster speeds than SATA. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SATA Revision 3.x (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Next Generation Form Factor (NGFF) (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Ensuring the motherboard BIOS/UEFI firmware can boot from the M.2 drive (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>On the motherboard itself (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Dell (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The manufacturer's website (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The Windows System Information utility (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the Above (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PCIe Version 5 (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>75 watts (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>USB Type C (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>Motherboards with fewer PCIe lanes may still offer PCIe ×16 slots, but with reduced performance. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>75 watts (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PCIe provides significantly faster data transfer speeds than PCI. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2022 (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To confirm the compatibility of the graphics card's power requirements. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>M.2 slots are keyed to ensure compatibility with only specific M.2 cards. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The motherboard uses the SATA interface for the M.2 slot and disables one of the SATA connectors. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All of the above. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To connect a cable from the motherboard to USB ports on the front of the computer case. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>The operating system installed on the motherboard. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To ensure compatibility with only specific M.2 cards. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To protect the M.2 slot from dust and debris. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>To identify and understand the components of the motherboard. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SATA Revision 3.x (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>2020 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>USB 4 (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>All PCIe slots are backward compatible with older PCI expansion cards. (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>10 Gb/sec (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SATA (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>SATA Revision 2.x provides the highest data transfer rate among all revisions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

<p>PCIe ×16 slots offer a faster data transfer rate. (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

A slot on the motherboard used primarily for high-throughput graphics cards.

The channels within a PCIe slot through which data transfers occur.

The fastest version of PCI Express currently available, providing higher data transfer rates.

The amount of power a graphics card needs, often up to 450 watts, with PCIe slots providing 75 watts standard.

Additional connectors near PCIe slots that supply extra wattage to graphics cards.

Types of power connectors for supplying extra wattage; 6-pin provides 75 watts, and 8-pin provides 150 watts.

Extra power needed for high-demand graphics cards, often connected via specific power connectors.

Conventional PCI slots are slower than PCI Express slots, affecting performance.

A connection standard for storage devices like hard drives.

Latest SATA version supporting up to 6 Gb/sec speed.

USB version that supports up to 5 Gb/sec transfer speed.

A standard for expansion slots with varying lane sizes.

PCIe slot with a single lane for data transmission.

PCIe slot with 16 lanes, allowing maximum data transfer.

Latest USB version supporting up to 40 Gb/sec speed.

Refers to the number of data paths in a PCIe slot.

Combines SATA and PCIe for faster bus speeds than SATA Revision 3.

The most current version of SAS, offering speeds up to 22.5 Gb/s, completed in 2017.

Connector used for mini add-on cards, supporting interfaces like PCIe, USB, or SATA.

Next Generation Form Factor, another name for M.2 connector, for compact cards.

Firmware needed to ensure booting from M.2 drives is possible.

Expansion slots used for adding cards like Ethernet or sound cards.

A faster slot type mainly used for graphics cards and high-speed devices.

Ports integrated directly onto the motherboard for external connections.

A panel that provides access to various external ports on the motherboard.

A protective plate that fits into the computer case for I/O ports alignment.

Connectors found on a motherboard for various internal components.

A group of pins on a motherboard used for connecting components internally.

A guide that explains the layout and function of motherboard connectors.

A connector on a motherboard for installing M.2 cards, with specific keys that match card notches.

Different protocols (like PCIe and SATA) that an M.2 slot can support, varying by motherboard.

Physical notches on M.2 cards that align with slots to prevent incorrect installation.

SATA interface disables one SATA connector when an M.2 card using it is installed; PCIe utilizes the M.2 slot directly.

A pin header on the motherboard used to connect USB ports, enabling external connectivity.

User manuals that provide essential details for motherboard components and installation instructions.

The process of placing an M.2 card into a keyed slot on a motherboard, ensuring compatibility.

Using the motherboard user guide to understand and troubleshoot hardware connections and capabilities.

A firmware interface for computer system configuration and management.

A utility in Windows to provide detailed hardware information, including the motherboard.

The brand name of the motherboard displayed in the System Information summary.

The model name of the motherboard listed in System Information under BaseBoard.

A manual provided by the manufacturer containing details on settings and components of the motherboard.