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220-801 · Question #882
When a power supply does not meet minimum requirements for a motherboard, which of the following can happen?
The correct answer is A. Computer will not POST. When the power is not supplied to the motherboard, the computer will not start because it needs electricity to run. Hence, the computer will not POST (power on self test)
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Question
When a power supply does not meet minimum requirements for a motherboard, which of the following can happen?
Options
- AComputer will not POST
- BComputer will overheat
- CMonitor will not power on
- DProcessor will not run at proper speed
How the community answered
(23 responses)- A87% (20)
- C4% (1)
- D9% (2)
Explanation
When the power is not supplied to the motherboard, the computer will not start because it needs electricity to run. Hence, the computer will not POST (power on self test)
Topics
#power supply#POST#motherboard compatibility#minimum wattage
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