A+ 1001 TestOut Hardware - Motherboard

You have just finished replacing the motherboard in your friend Ethan's computer with the same type of motherboard it originally had. You tested the motherboard by powering it on and verifying that the operating system started, and his applications were working. Now Ethan is complaining that his computer no longer recognizes his external hard drive.

Which of the following is MOST likely causing the external hard drive not to function?

• Ethan's hard drive has failed.

• The USB front panel connector was not properly connected.

• The replacement motherboard does not support external hard drives.

• The computer's power supply was not connected properly.

The PCI sound card in your computer has stopped working. You decide to use the motherboard's integrated sound until you can replace the PCI sound card. After removing the PCI sound card and powering on the computer, you have no sound ,and the built-in sound card does not show up in Device Manager.

To solve this issue, which of the following is the BEST action to try first?

• Edit the CMOS settings and enable the onboard sound.

• Enable the sound card in Device Manager.

  
  

• Update the drivers for the device.

• Update the necessary audio codecs.

You have a Windows system with two SATA hard drives, one used for the operating system and the other used for storing data. You have traced recent problems to a fault in the system motherboard. You replaced the motherboard and reconnected all the hardware. When you started the computer, the system showed the startup information screen, but then returned an error that an operating system could not be found.

What should you do? (Select TWO. Each option is part of the complete solution.)

• Press F6 during startup and load the SATA drivers.

• Boot into the recovery console and run the bootrec /rebuildbcd command.

• Boot into Safe Mode and import the disks in Disk Management.

• Verify the operating system SATA drive is configured as the boot drive in the UEFI configuration.

• Change the boot order in the UEFI configuration.

You have been using the same computer for several years. To extend its service life, you decide to upgrade the processor. You check the motherboard documentation and purchase the fastest processor supported by the motherboard. However, when you start the computer, it beeps regularly, nothing is displayed on the screen, and it doesn't start.

While troubleshooting this computer, which of the following would be BEST to try first?

• Upgrade the motherboard.

• Return the CPU for a new one.

• Press F8 while booting the computer.

• Update the UEFI firmware.

You have been using the same computer for several years. To improve performance, you decide to upgrade the processor. You check the motherboard documentation and purchase the fastest processor supported by the motherboard. However, when you try to start the computer, it beeps regularly, and nothing is displayed on the screen.

Which of the following actions would MOST likely rectify this issue? (Select TWO).

• Return the CPU for a new one.

• Verify that the CPU fan is connected to the motherboard.

• Flash the UEFI firmware.

• Press F8 while booting the computer.

• Reinstall the old processor in the motherboard.

You have just finished upgrading the CPU in your desktop system. After running for about 15 minutes, the system spontaneously shuts down.

Which steps should you take to begin troubleshooting the issue? (Select TWO).

• Replace the power supply.

• Remove any unnecessary components and run the system.

• Check the CPU fan power.

• Check the thermal shutdown threshold in the BIOS.

• Check the power supply voltage switch.

You work at a computer repair store. You just upgraded the processor (CPU) in a customer's Windows-based computer. The customer purchased the latest AMD Phenom II processor, and you installed it in the computer. When you power the computer on, you only see a blank screen.

Which of the following is MOST likely causing the computer displaying a blank screen? (Select TWO).

Someone unplugged the computer without performing a proper shutdown first.

• The CPU is bad.

• The CPU is not supported by the BIOS.

• The heat sink and fan were not installed correctly.

• The power connector for the fan was not connected to the motherboard.

What is the name for the routine that tests the motherboard, memory, disk controllers, video, keyboard and other system hardware?

• CMOS

• BIOS

• POST

• CSST

o fix a problem you are having with your PC, you have determined that you must flash the computer's BIOS.

Which of the following would MOST likely need to be completed prior to flashing the BIOS? (Select TWO).

• Properly identify the motherboard.

• Download the flash utility or tool from the manufacturer's website.

• Create a backup of the hard disk in the event of a failure.

• Test the memory to ensure that it is functioning properly.

• Locate the flash utility or tool that was shipped with your PC.

One of the users in your company notices some strange behavior on his computer. After describing what is being seen, you do a little research and determine that the best course of action is to update the UEFI firmware.

Before performing the upgrade, if possible, which of the following is the BEST action to take?

• Password protect the system.

• Upgrade the processor.

• Connect the computer to a UPS.

• Change the motherboard battery.

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