1. | During reassembly, why do you need to place expansion cards in their original slots? |
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2. | What type of motherboard can be damaged if you reverse the power connectors? |
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3. | Why should you sketch the cable and wire connections between the motherboard and the case? |
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4. | What is the function of the stripe on ribbon cables? |
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Answers
1. | In some computers, a card will not function if it is moved to a different slot unless the card’s drivers are reinstalled. |
2. | An AT type motherboard may be damaged if you reverse the power supply connections. |
3. | Your sketch may be the only document to show the proper connections. |
4. | The stripe identifies the pin-1 edge of the cable. |