CompTIA A+ Certification Core 1 (220-1101) - Installing and Troubleshooting Expansion Cards

The video tutorial covers the installation and troubleshooting of expansion cards, focusing on PCI and PCI Express formats. It explains the evolution from PCI to PCI Express, detailing the different lane configurations and their impact on performance. The tutorial provides a hands-on guide to installing a GPU, highlighting common issues and troubleshooting steps, including ensuring power connections and addressing onboard video settings in the BIOS.

What is the significance of the PCI standard in computer hardware?

Explain the difference between PCI and PCI Express.

What are some common types of expansion cards that can be installed in PCI slots?

What are the different lane configurations for PCI Express, and how do they affect performance?

Describe the process of installing a GPU into a PCI Express slot.

What troubleshooting steps should be taken if a newly installed GPU does not display a signal?

How can onboard video affect the installation of a new graphics card?