CompTIA A+ 220-1101 Practice Question
While preparing to upgrade a graphic designer's workstation with Intel's latest processor offering, you discover that the machine's existing motherboard is designed for an older generation CPU. Given that the new processor specification indicates a 1700-land socket requirement, what step is essential for a compatible upgrade?
Upgrade the existing motherboard firmware to accept the new processor.
Replace the current motherboard with a new one that matches the socket requirements of the processor.
Modify the existing motherboard socket to fit the processor.
Install the processor and utilize automatic socket adaptation.