I/O Devices Flashcards
General Procedures to install any peripheral device
- Read the manufacturer’s directions
- Make sure the drivers are written for the proper OS
- Make sure the motherboard port you are using is enabled
- Install drivers and/or plug in the device
- Install the application software to use the device
Motion Controllers (motion sensor)
Provides input to the computer by sensing the motion of your fingers and hands
Commonly used with gaming consoles
May be used by graphic designers or engineers who work with 3D images
Most connect using a USB connection
Read documentation to know if you should install drivers first or the device first
MIDI Devices
•MIDI (Musical instrument digital interface) – set of standards used to represent music in digital form
MIDI standards are used to connect musical equipment such as musical keyboards and mixers
Most sound cards can play MIDI files
MIDI port is a 5-pin DIN port that looks like PS/2 keyboard port (only larger)
Ways to connect a musical instrument to PC
MIDI to MIDI, MIDI to USB, USB to USB, and USB to MIDI18
Touch Screens
•Input device that uses a monitor or LCD panel as the backdrop for input options
Some laptops and monitors for desktops have built-in touch screens
Can be installed as an add-on
For most installations, install drivers before connecting by way of a USB port
Use management software that came with the device to control and calibrate
KVM Switches
•Keyboard, Video, and Mouse (KVM) switch allows the use of one keyboard, mouse, and monitor for multiple computers
Useful in a server room or testing lab
Does not require device drivers, just plug in cables form each computer to the device
Switch between computers by using a hot key on the keyboard, buttons on KVM switch, or a wired remote20
Installing and Configuring Adapter Cards
General directions to install an adapter card•Read the documentation•If replacing an onboard port, disable port in UEFI/BIOS setup
Wear ESD strap, shut down system, unplug power cords and cables, and drain power
Locate slot and prepare for installation
Insert card into expansion slot
Anchor card to top of the slot with screws
Connect any power cords or data cables
Replace the case cover, plug in any essential peripherals
Start the system – Windows should detect a new hardware device and attempt to automatically install the drivers
If a CD came with device, insert and run the setup program•May have to restart the system
If any problems with installation, turn to Device Manager to troubleshoot
Possible Problems... and solutions •Whining sound at power up: •Black screen at power up: •Series of beeps at power up: •Error messages about video when Windows starts: •Games crash or lock up:
- inadequate power supply
- disable onboard port
- reset card and check slot
conflict in onboard video and video card
-update motherboard, video card, sound card drivers, update DirectX, and apply game patches
Sound Cards and Onboard Sound
Can play and record sound and save it in a file
Speaker ports are color-coded
TV Tuner and Video Capture Cards
TV tuner card can turn a PC into a television
Video capture card enables capturing video input and saving it to a file
Some cards are a combination of the two cards above
When installing you will most likely: Install the drivers, install the card, and then install the application software that comes bundled with card
Installing and Configuring Adapter Cards
Installing and Configuring Adapter Cards
Replacing Expansion Cards in a Laptop
Newer notebook use Mini PCI Express slots (Mini PCIe)
Uses 52 pins on the edge connector
Older notebooks use a Mini PCI slot
For many laptops, remove a cover on the bottom of the laptop to expose expansion cards
For cards that have antenna, be sure to remove the antenna wires before replacing card
Use Device Manager to ensure the device is working properly after install
Supporting the Video Subsystem
Monitor: primary output device of a computer
Two necessary components for video output:
Monitor
Video card (also called video adapter or graphics card) or video port on motherboard
