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| A PCIe video power connector has how many pins? |
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Definition
-6-pin and 8-pin varieties depending on what is needed.
-Both deliver an additional 12 volts for advanced video cards. --The 6-pin connector officially supplies 75 watts of extra power for video cards, while the 8-pin connector supplies up to 150 watts.
-While installing an 8-pin PCIe power connector, be careful not confuse it with the 8-pin EPS connector for your motherboard. |
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| A technician is repairing a workstation that exhibits random reboots at odd times of the day. Which of the following should be performed first when troubleshooting the issue? |
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Definition
| -Start by checking both the power supply and RAM, as those are the two components most likely to cause random reboots when they begin to fail. |
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Definition
| -device that absorbs the extra voltage from a surge to protect the PC. |
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| What are the voltages are associated with a standard Molex connector? |
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Definition
-12v & 5v
-In a standard 4-pin Molex connector, the red wire is 5v and the yellow wire is 12v. The black wires are grounds. |
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Term
| Which is a voltage associated with an ATX PSU? |
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Definition
| -The ATX power supply unit has 3.3 v, 5.0 v, and 12 v powering the different devices in your PC. |
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Term
| US residential (wall) power is standardized at 115 volts and how many hertz? |
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Definition
| -The US standardizes on 60 Hz power. |
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Term
| What does the on/off switch on a power supply do? |
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Definition
| -It allows power to flow from the plug into the power supply. |
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| What voltages does an ATX12V P1 connector provide for the motherboard? |
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Definition
| -An ATX12V P1 connector provides 3.3 V, 5 V, and 12 V of power to the motherboard. |
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