CompTIA A+ Exam 220-901: Motherboards

Course Overview

The inside of a computer can be an intimidating sight. This course will give you an understanding of motherboards and their expansion slots. You will learn about the inner workings of a computer, along with details on the different kinds of motherboards and how you can expand their functionality. This course is one of a series in the Skillsoft learning path that covers the objectives for the CompTIA A+ Certification Exam (220-901). This exam counts toward the CompTIA A+ Certification.

Target Audience

This path is intended for anyone who wishes to enter the IT professional field, and requires entry-level training to get them started with a career in technical support.

Learning Objectives

• describe the basic under-the-hood components of a computer
• describe the exterior and interior components
• describe primary computing functions
• describe standard common software
• describe modern PC repair
• describe motherboards
• describe motherboard form factors
• compare mini-ITX, BTX, and NLX
• describe chipsets, northbridge, and southbridge
• describe expansion slots
• describe industry standard architecture
• describe peripheral component interconnect
• describe peripheral component interconnect extended
• describe peripheral component interconnect express
• describe mini-PCI
• describe IRQs & plug-and-play
• describe how to install on an expansion
• identify expansion slots