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CompTIA A+ Certification All-in-One Exam Guide

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what do you do if you don’t have a motherboard you trust to test? First, try an

ATX tester. Many companies make these devices. Look for one that supports

both 20- and 24-pin motherboard connectors as well as all of the other

connectors on your power supply. Figure 7-40 shows a power supply tester.

Figure 7-40 ATX power supply tester

NOTE Many CMOS utilities and software programs monitor voltage,

saving you the hassle of using a multimeter. Of course, you have to have

enough functionality to get into the CMOS utilities!

Switches

Broken power switches form an occasional source of problems for power

supplies that fail to start. The power switch is behind the on/off button on

every PC. It is usually secured to the front cover or inside front frame on your

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