TestOut Exam Review, 3.3.2-3.3.6, L1 CIT

Motherboard form factor standards help ensure that ___?

• ...computer components can be interchangeable among vendors and generations of technology.

• ....the computer works.

• ...the computer can power on.

• ...the computer's operating system works.

Motherboards adhere to design specifications called [___] [___]?

• form factors

• ATX Types

• Factors (Mini)

• Motherboard Types

The form factor determines the physical characteristics of a motherboard including....

[Ex. Dimensions, Power supply type, etc.]

• Number of expansion slots

• Back panel

• Dimensions

• Arrangement

• Orientation

The length of the I/O Back Panel is [___] x [___].

• 6.25" x 1.75"

• 7.55" x 2.25"

• 8.88" x 7.77"

• 7.40" x 2.25"

The length of Mini-ITX is [___] x [___].

• 12.0" x 12.0"

• 9.6" x 9.6"

• 6.7" x 6.7"

• 13.0" x 9.6"

The length of microATX is [___] x [___].

• 6.9" x 6.9"

• 9.6" x 9.6"

• 12.0" x 12.0"

• 13" x 12"

The length of EATX is [___] x [___].

• 6.7" x 6.7"

• 11.5" x 17"

• 6.25" x 6.25"

• 12" x 13"

The length of ATX is [___] x [___].

• 9.6" x 9.6"

• 12" x 13"

• 5" x 5"

• 12" x 9.6"