1.8/1.9 Flashcards
How many pins does a SATA power connector have?
15 pins
Which type of SATA connector has 15 pins?
SATA power connector
What type of voltages does a SATA power connector have? (3)
3.3v, 5v, 12v
Which type of SATA connector has 3.3v, 5v, 12v wires?
SATA power connector
How many pins does molex connector have?
4 pins
What type of voltages does a molex connector have? (2)
5v, 12v
What is the ATX +12v connector mostly used for?
CPU connection
How many pins does a ATX +12v connector have?
4 pins
How many pins does a EPS +12v connector have?
8 pins
Where is the EPS +12v connector mostly used in?
Servers
What does an EPS +12v connector include?
A ATX +12v connector
How many pins does a PCIe connector have? (2)
6 and 8 pins
What voltage does a PCIe connector have?
12 V
Where is the PCIe connector usually seen on?
Video adapters
How many pins does a motherboard power connector have? (2)
20 or 24 pins. Some have 20 + 4 pins
How much voltage does a motherboard power connector have? (3)
3.3v, 5v, 12v
What is an amp?
The rate of electron flow past a point in one second
What is the rate of electron flow past a point in one second?
Amp
What is a volt?
Electrical pressure pushing the electrons
What is an electrical pressure pushing electrons?
Volt
How do you get watts?
Volts * Amp = Watts
What is a watt?
Measurement of real power use
What is the measurement of real power use?
Watt
What is Alternating Current(AC)?
A electric current that constantly reverses
What is a type of electronic current that constantly reverses?
Alternating Current (AC)
What is the is Alternating Current (AC) that is used in the US/Canada?
110 to 120 volts of AC, 60 Hz
What is the is Alternating Current (AC) that is used in the Europe?
220-240 VAC, 50 Hz
Where is the AC used that is 110-120 VAC?
US/Canada
Where is the AC used that is 220-240 VAC?
Europe
Which type of current distributes electricity efficiently over long distances?
Alternating Current (AC)
What is Direct Current (DC)?
An electrical current that moves in one direction with a constant voltage
What is a type of electronic current that moves in one direction with a constant voltage?
Direct Current (DC)
What is a single rail Power Supply?
It has one 12v output circuit
Which type of power supply has one 12v circuit?
Single Rail Power Supply
What is a multiple rail power supply?
Each rail has it’s own 12v output circuit
What is an advantage of a multiple rail power supply?
It has additional protection. It can shut down a power supply if it is overloaded instead of burning up the power supply
What type of voltage does a PC use?
Direct Current (DC)
What is it called when a Power Supply has 2 voltage options?
Dual-voltage option
What is a dual-voltage option on a Power Supply?
Has 2 voltage options
<p>1.9 What is a thick client?</p>
<p>A usual desktop is called. Where everything is running on the desktop</p>
<p>1.9 What is a thin client?</p>
<p>A desktop that the applications run on a remote server.</p>
<p>1.9 What is needed most in a CAD/CAM workstation?</p>
<p>Processor, Video, RAM</p>
<p>1.9 What is needed most in a Audio/Video Editing workstation?</p>
<p>Video, Storage</p>
<p>1.9 What is needed most in a Virtualization workstation?</p>
<p>Processor, RAM</p>
<p>1.9 What is needed most in a Home Theather workstation?</p>
<p>Video, Audio</p>
<p>1.9 What is needed most in a Gaming workstation?</p>
<p>Processor, Video, Audio</p>
