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::::::Sempron - '''Retain for Testing'''. | ::::::Sempron - '''Retain for Testing'''. | ||
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− | ::::::'*' | + | ::::::'''*''' Frequency, L2 Cache, and FSB are categories used to determine the capabilities of a processor. |
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+ | ::::::*Frequency refers to the rate at which the CPU processes data e.g., 3.0 GHz. (Gigahertz). | ||
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+ | ::::::*L2 Cache refers to the capacity of a designated portion of the CPU architecture to store short term instructions. | ||
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+ | ::::::*FSB (Front Side Bus) refers to the rate at which the CPU transfers data between itself and the 'North bridge'. | ||
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+ | ::::::*These terms are relevant here '''only for evaluation, labeling, sorting, and routing purposes'''. They each have very involved technical definitions and meanings that are far too involved to go into here. For more information, please ask and instructor, an experienced volunteer, or consult online sources such as Wikipedia. | ||
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+ | ::::::*The specific information in these categories pertaining to an individual CPU can be obtained as follows: | ||
:::b. Pin Damage: | :::b. Pin Damage: | ||
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Revision as of 12:58, 11 November 2010
CPU (Processor) Testing
SVANDUSEN 19:13, 26 May 2010 (UTC)
CPUs are the "brains of the computer system. This is where all of the information and instructions are gathered from, processed, and redistributed to the other components of the system. The following will be a description of a VERY RUDIMENTARY TEST to determine the viability of a CPU to function in a system. In actuality, there are a multitude of details and issues involved that would take far more space to cover and time to perform than is practical in these circumstances. This is a very basic overview of the essentials that are necessary to get through the process. For more information please consult other experienced volunteers, instructors, or research such sources as Wikipedia or forums on Google.
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