Monday, September 13th

PC Configuration 1 - PC Fundamentals Test - Wednesday
Review of PC Fundamentals - USB, Firewire, IR, RAM, ROM, SIMM, DIMM, BIOS, Flash BIOS, L1 & L2 Cache, Bridge, LPT1, Processors - 286, 386, 486, P1, P2, SECC, HeatSink and more.
Complete CPU Comparison Worksheet
Begin PC Configuration I – Bus Technologies - Bus Structures
Review for PC Configuration 1 - PC Fundamentals Test

Homework

Complete CPU Comparison Worksheet - Due Wednesday at the start of class.
Prepare for PC Configuration 1 - PC Fundamentals Test
Create a page of notes that you can use on the test. These notes are worth 5 pts.

 

1. Which is faster, L1 or L2 cache? How fast is L1 cache?

2. What is the difference between Flash BIOS and regular BIOS?

3. What information is stored in the BIOS?

4. Name at least two buses found on the MB.

5. What chip connects two different buses? What is the function of this chip?