Title: Motherboards, Processors & Memory
Course: CTS1131 Hardware Configuration > Section: Module 2 - Motherboards, Processors & Memory

Introduction

Motherboards serve as the interconnection hardware between the microprocessor, its associated memory, permanent storage devices and input/output devices such as the keyboard, mouse, display and printers. Each component is matched to the other based on performance, specifications and functionality. Additionally these components must be carefully selected so they can interoperate with each other to support the operating system. In this module you will learn how to configure a motherboard to support processors and memory needs

Objectives

At the end of this module you will be able to:

- Describe Motherboard types and features
- Install, replace and configure a Motherboard and its resources
- Describe the characteristics of processors
- Describe and recognize current and legacy memory devices

Readings & Resources

Textbook: Chapter 3 All About Motherboards pp. 81-127

Textbook: Chapter 4 Supporting Processors and Upgrading Memory pp. 137-182