3.9.6 CPU Installation Facts

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What is the first step in preparing for a CPU installation?

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Ensuring compatibility of components

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Why is it important to use anti-static protection when installing a CPU?

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To prevent static electricity from damaging the CPU

Front

Ensure that the CPU and motherboard socket type match. The socket identifies the number and layout of ____.

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pins

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What should you verify about the motherboard before installing a CPU?

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Compatibility with the CPU

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How should you handle the CPU to avoid damage?

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By holding it by the edges and avoiding contact with the pins

Front

In most cases, the pin array is keyed so that you can insert the CPU in only one way.

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True

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What should you do if you need to apply pressure to insert the processor?

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Stop and check for alignment issues

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What is the purpose of applying a thin layer of thermal paste on the top of the CPU?

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To help conduct heat from the processor to the CPU cooler

Front

When installing a processor in a multi-processor system, what should be done with unused processor slots?

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Fill them with a special terminating resistor

Front

CPUs require a heat sink and most desktop systems also use a fan for cooling. True or False?

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True