Question

1. a user installs a new graphics card, but the pc does not boot, and the fans spin briefly before stopping. the old card works fine. what motherboard - related issue might cause this problem? a) the pcie slot is configured for legacy mode b) the power supply 8 - pin cpu connector is unplugged c) the bios needs an update to support the new gpu d) the ram frequency is too low

Explanation:

When a new graphics card is installed and the PC doesn't boot (with fans spinning briefly and stopping), one common issue is that the BIOS (Basic Input/Output System) may be outdated. The BIOS is responsible for initializing hardware components. If it's too old, it may not recognize or properly configure the new GPU (Graphics Processing Unit). Updating the BIOS can provide the necessary support for the new hardware.

• Option A: If the PCIe slot was in legacy mode, it might cause performance - related issues with some modern GPUs but not typically a non - boot situation where fans spin briefly.
• Option B: Unplugging the 8 - pin CPU connector would likely cause more severe issues like the PC not even starting to power on (fans might not spin at all in a proper sense of a power - on sequence) rather than just a brief spin.
• Option D: RAM frequency being too low usually causes issues like system instability, crashes during operation, or not being able to utilize the full potential of the RAM, but not a non - boot scenario with the described fan behavior.

Answer:

C. The BIOS needs an update to support the new GPU