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Which computer component describes the hardware configuration of an individual memory module?

A) SPD

B) FSB

C) Southbridge

D) Motherboard BIOS

E) I keep everything in this tiny black notebook


The answer: A) SPD

Serial presence detect data is usually contained on a memory module ROM. This data contains information about the memory module, including speed, configuration, and other performance values.

Want to know more? Watch “Installing and Configuring Memory.”

Selecting and installing the main memory of a PC isn’t the simplest of tasks. In this video, you’ll learn how to determine memory specifications, how to install memory modules onto the motherboard, and how to determine if the RAM is properly recognized by the system.