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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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Everybody calls the NX bit technology something different (but you don’t

need to memorize any of this for the exams):

• Intel XD bit (eXecute Disable)

• AMD Enhanced Virus Protection

• ARM XN (eXecute Never)

Selecting and Installing CPUs

Now that you know how CPUs work, it’s time to get practical. This last

section discusses selecting the proper CPU, installing several types of

processors, and troubleshooting the few problems techs face with CPUs.

Selecting a CPU

When selecting a CPU, you need to make certain you get one that the

motherboard can accommodate. Or, if you’re buying a motherboard along

with the CPU, then get the right CPU for the intended purpose. Chapter 11,

“Building a PC,” discusses computer roles and helps you select the proper

components for each role. You need to have a lot more knowledge of all the

pieces around the CPU to get the full picture, so we’ll wait until then to

discuss the “why” of specific processors. Instead, this section assumes you’re

placing a new CPU in an already-acquired motherboard. You need to address

two key points in selecting a CPU that will work. First, does the motherboard

support Intel CPUs or AMD CPUs? Second, what socket does the

motherboard have?

To find answers to both those questions, you have two sources: the

motherboard book or manual and the manufacturer’s Web site. Figure 3-33

shows a manual for an ASUS motherboard open to reveal the supported

processors and the socket type.

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