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The BIOS is responsible for getting our systems running each time we hit the start button. In this video, you’ll learn about the Basic Input/Output System and how the UEFI BIOS is used to manage and protect our modern computer systems. << Previous: Motherboard Compatibility Next Video: BIOS Settings (coming soon!) >>

There are many options available for motherboard features and capabilities. In this video, you’ll learn about the differences between Intel-based and AMD-based motherboards and the specifications commonly found on server motherboards. << Previous: Motherboard Connections Next Video: The BIOS >>

There are many connectors on a typical motherboard. In this video, you’ll learn about power connections, storage drive interfaces, and working with motherboard header pins. << Previous: Motherboard Expansion Slots Next Video: Motherboard Compatibility >>

If you’re adding on features to an existing motherboard, then you may be connecting to one of the available expansion slots. In this video, you’ll learn about PCI (Peripheral Component Interconnect) and PCIe (PCI Express) expansion slot technologies. << Previous: Motherboard Form Factors Next Video: Motherboard Connections >>

When purchasing or building a computer, you have a many options for motherboard type and form factor. In this video, you’ll learn about the ATX motherboard standard, the micro-ATX standard, and the ITX motherboard form factors. << Previous: RAID Next Video: Motherboard Expansion Slots >>

We can combine multiple drives together to optimize data throughput and provide redundancy. In this video, you’ll learn about the redundant array of independent disks (RAID), and an overview of RAID 0, RAID 1, RAID 5, RAID 6, and RAID 1+0. << Previous: Storage Devices Next Video: Motherboard Form Factors >>

There are many different options available for long-term data storage. In this video, you’ll learn about hard drives, solid state drives, PCIe storage, NVME, serial attached SCSI, mSATA, M.2, flash memory, and optical drives. << Previous: Memory Technologies Next Video: RAID >>

Memory technologies include features to identify errors, correct issues, and improve performance. In this video, you’ll learn about parity memory, ECC memory, and multi-channel RAM. << Previous: An Overview of Memory Next Video: Storage Devices >>

Memory is one of the most important components of any computer. In this video, you’ll learn about RAM, DIMMs, SO-DIMMs, SDRAM, and DDR3, DDR4, and DDR5 memory. << Previous: Fiber Connectors Next Video: Memory Technologies >>

Optical fiber allows for high-speed communication over long distances. In this video, you’ll learn about fiber optic SC, ST, and LC connectors. << Previous: Copper Connectors Next Video: An Overview of Memory >>