computer 2 Flashcards
what is firmware
instructions you give hardware
what wakes up the computer
ROM
what is RAM
short term memory/ has long sticks that connect into CPU to transfer info
transistors are like what to a house
like the bricks
optical mouse takes how many picuters
1500
perpherail
does not contribut to the functioning of the device at all
what are the units of storage in order
bits,bytes, kilobytes, gigabytes, megabytes, terabytes,
Why is CMOS unstable
it needs lots of power and a bettery and does not save when removed
what is the UEFi
unified exbidible firwar interface/ new version of bios/ can boot computers at 2TB/ handles booting(boot loading)
what is VRM
voltage regulator module
what are some properties of RAM
short term memory, long sticks plug ito CPU
dongle
an adapter that pluggs into prts
where does CPU directly connect to
DRAM
what does pressing widows plus a get you
redesign settings
what does windows plu in get you
notification center
where is CMOS chip located
bottom right
how is UEFI different from BIOS
has friendlier applications, can use a mouse with it, stops malware
what are properties of VGA cable
has no audio support, is analog, is 5 m, can be used with older hardware, 640x480p.
what are the properties of a DVI cable
has no audio support, is both analog and digital, 2560x1600p, up to 5 m
HDMI
has audio support, is digital, up to 15 m, supports blue ray and 3D.
DISPLAY
7680×4320p, has audio support, is digatl, up to 15 m, supports multipe moniters
USB-c
4096×2304p, has audio support, is digital, length varies, supports power, video and data transition.
