Chapter 2: Storage Devices & Power Supplies Flashcards
What computer device enables the computer components to operate?
pg. 107
power supply
What are three types of connectors used by a computers’ power supply?
pg. 108
floppy drive power connectors, AT system connectors, and standard peripheral power connectors.
Name the connectors for an AT-style motherboard.
pg. 109
P8 and P9
What is the standard peripheral power connector generally used to power different types of internal disk drivers? pg. 110
Molex
SFF devices and floppy disk drives are powered by what type of connector?
pg. 111
Floppy drive power connectors which are also,known as Berg connectors.
How many pins in an ATX system connector?
pg. 112
20 pins within a single connector
What is a 6-pin ATX12V2,1 connector?
pg. 114
PCIe
Which type of connector is in two parts?
pg. 114
24-pin ATX12V 2.x
What drives came to market with it’s own power requirements and new data interfaces?
pg. 115
SATA
T/F The original ATX system connector feeds an ATX motherboard?
pg. 112
True
ESP12V uses an 8-pin version, called the processor power connector, that doubles the (blank) function.
pg. 113
P4
The voltage regulator module (VRM) is near the (blank).
pg. 112
CPU
The ATX motherboard connector feeds an ATX motherboard through what type of connector?
pg. 112
Single 20-pin connector
How many volts are in an 20-pin ATX system connector?
pg. 112
6 Volts
T/F Power supplies contain transformers and capacitors that can discharge lethal amounts of current.
pg. 108
TRUE
