8 Questions
What is UEFI?
Unified Extensible Firmware Interface chip on the motherboard
Which component controls high speed access to the RAM and video card on a motherboard?
Northbridge
What is the primary function of the Southbridge chip on a motherboard?
Communicates with slower speed devices like hard drives and USB ports
In terms of motherboard form factors, what does ATX stand for?
Advanced Technology eXtended
Which part of the computer is referred to as the backbone?
Motherboard
What type of connectors are used for connecting SATA devices like hard drives on a motherboard?
SATA connectors
Which component on the motherboard controls how system hardware interacts with the CPU?
Chipset
What is one function of a BIOS chip on a motherboard?
Provides basic input/output system functions
Explore the differences in security features between UEFI and legacy BIOS, including secure boot and protection against rootkits. Learn how UEFI enhances system security with additional features and addresses security issues with legacy BIOS.
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