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HW202
Module 1: Motherboard Big Picture
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Check the motherboard big picture.
3 questions
50 points
1.
What does the CPU socket decide?
The storage interface that the operating system opens first.
The physical and electrical CPU families that can fit the board.
The power-supply wattage range the whole computer can safely draw.
The memory slot order after firmware has already trained RAM.
2.
What is the motherboard most like in the course analogy?
A power budget that converts wall voltage for the system.
A temporary desk that holds active application data.
A library shelf that keeps saved files after shutdown.
A city map that gives parts places to connect and paths to communicate.
3.
Why does board layout matter?
It matters most when the build has no storage, expansion cards, or case headers.
It affects part fit, cable routing, airflow, slot access, and future service work.
It mainly changes appearance once the operating system and drivers are installed.
It decides power-supply wattage more directly than connector support or load.
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