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Sunday, 20 April 2008 |
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CompTIA A+ Training Course Main Index > Processors and CPUs
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Processors and CPUs
The CPU is the center of the personal computer universe, and these videos will help you understand everything you'll need to pass the CompTIA A+ exams.
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Processors and CPUs
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Introduction to CPUs (13:58)
220-601, Section 1.1
The CPU is the heart and soul of the personal computer, but how does it really work? In this module, we値l outline the basic structure of the central processing unit, and you値l learn how the front side bus and system clock work together to enable the raw processing power of the CPU.
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CPU Technologies (23:39)
220-601, Section 1.1
Modern technological advancements in CPU manufacturing have resulted in amazing increases in processing speed, but they致e also introduced more complex computing architectures. In this module, we値l discuss advanced features and technologies that have been integrated into today痴 most popular CPUs.
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CPU Sockets (7:06)
220-601, Section 1.1
The configurations of CPUs onto a motherboard consist of a diverse set of slots, sockets, and connections. In this video, we値l highlight some of these sockets types and show how a pin grid array processor fits into the zero insertion force sockets of today痴 motherboards.
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A History of CPUs (19:31)
220-601, Section 1.1
The history of the modern CPU is a mix of technical prognostication, very smart people, and a drive to expand on our vision of the future. In this module, we値l follow the path of CPU technology from the origin of the Pentium through the latest in processing technologies from Intel and AMD.
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Selecting, Installing, and Troubleshooting CPUs (13:33)
220-601, Section 1.3, 220-602, Sections 1.1 and 1.2
A CompTIA A+ professional is required to understand the details behind selecting, installing, and troubleshooting a personal computer CPU. In this module, we値l discuss the decision making process for CPU selection, CPU installation techniques, and some tips and tricks for troubleshooting potential CPU problems.
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