Understanding Computer Connectors, Motherboard Components, and Applications
This resource provides a comprehensive overview of various computer connectors including FireWire, USB, and PS/2 ports. It also identifies essential motherboard components such as PCI slots, CPU sockets, and power connectors, along with their functions. The content includes matching exercises for computer parts, video ports, and applications, as well as distinctions between different operating systems. Additionally, identify IRQ settings and input/output devices to reinforce fundamental computing knowledge.
Understanding Computer Connectors, Motherboard Components, and Applications
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Name the following connectors B 1394 6-PIN or FireWire A C 1394 4-PIN or FireWire USB 2.0
Name the following connectors H A PS/2 Keyboard PS/2 Mouse B I USB Ports RJ-45(Ethernet) C Serial Port J LPT1 (Parallel) D VGA Port E Speakers F K Game Port (Joystick) Line In G Microphone
Identify each part of a motherboard A B D E C PCI Slots CMOS Battery AGP Port PCI-Express ROM (BIOS) Fan Connector F G CPU Slot H CPU Socket Northbridge O Power Connector N Southbridge M ISA Slot L K J I EIDE Ports RAM Slots FDD Port
Match each computer component D A –CPU Fan A B – Hard Drive B C – CPU C D – RAM
Match each computer component A –Sound Card D B – Video Card B A C – Power Supply C D – Optical Drive
Match each Video Port E C D B A F A –S-Video B – Composite Video C – Component Video D – HDMI E – VGA F – DVI
Identify each application C B D A A –used for electronic communication B – used to make calculations C – used to create letters & documents D – used to create presentations
Identify each application G E F E – relational database F – used for desktop publishing G – used for note taking collaboration
Identify each OS A A –Windows Vista B B – DOS C C – Mac OS
Identify each IRQ Setting System Timer Keyboard Switch to IRQ9 COM2, COM4 COM1, COM3 LPT2 (Parallel) / free Floppy Disk Drive LPT1, LPT3 (Parallel) Real Time Clock Redirected from IRQ2 free free PS/2 Mouse Math Co-Processor Primary IDE Controller Secondary IDE Controller
Identify as an Input/Output Device INPUT INPUT OUTPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT INPUT OUTPUT OUTPUT INPUT
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