PORTS Flashcards
What is a FRU?
FRU (Field Replaceable Unit): -It is a computer hardware component that can easily be replaced in the field by a technician
How do you Differentiate different ports?
a. VGA – 15 pin piort
b. Serial Port – 9 pin port
c. Parallel Port – 25 or 36 pin port
Which one is Faster? eSATA or USB V3
eSATA Access Speed: 6gbps ✔
USB v3 Access Speed: 5gbps
What is the Difference between Task Manager and Device Manager:
Task Manager – manages and stores system processes
Device Manager: - manages and stores system hardware devices
Where can you find a list of system hardware devices?
Device manager Right click start bar/ Device Manager
How many volts of electricity can you get from a USB port?
5 Volts
How do you tell if it is a Megabyte NIC or a Gigabyte NIC?
Right click Start bar/Device Manager/Network adapters/click arrow
Adapter will have a GBE in name or FE
What is the maximum speed of Ethernet?
10 gbps
What is the maximum range of ethernet cables?
100m (328 ft)
What is the difference between HDMI and DVI-D?
HDMI – Transmits audio and visual signals
DVI – Transmits only video
Describe a Firewire Port or IEEE 1394
A Firewire Port or IEEE 1394 Port is used for high speed data transfer
2 Types of Firewire Ports
Firewire 400:
h. 4pin or 6pin port
i. Access Speed: 400mbps
FireWire 800:
j. 9pin port
k. Access Speed: 800mbps
Describe Thunderbolt Port
- It is used for high speed data transfer
- Access Speed: 20gbps
- 1st introduced by Apple
- Adaper Thunderbolt to USB-C
Describe a Parallel Port
A Parallel Port is a 25 or 36 pin connector port used to connect printers to the system (does not transmit data)
Describe a Serial Port
- A Serial Port is a 9 pin port used to connect peripheral devices to the system such as serial mouse and keyboard, modems (primitive router used to transmit data over phone lines.
- Access Speed: 56kbps)
- It is now obsolete.
- Has been replaced by USB, VGA or Ethernet Ports
Describe a PS2 Port
A PS2 Port (Peripheral Serial Port version 2)
- It is used to connect a PS2 keyboard and a PS2 mouse to the system
- Purple – Keyboard
- Green – Mouse
CON:
4. ARE NOT PLUG AND PLAY PORTS: - If you disconnect any PS2 ports, they become inactive and you have to reboot the system in order to reactivate them
NAME THE 2 TYPES OF MEMORY
- ROM (Read Only Memory)
AKA: a)BIOS (Basic Input Output System) b) CMOS (Complimentary Metallic Oxide Semiconductor) – Power up ROM c) NVRAM (Non-Volatile RAM)
2)RAM (Random Access Memory)
Describe an eSATA Port
An eSATA (External SATA) port is a high speed data transfer port
a. Does not come with power
b. Has signal connection without power
c. Used for external storage devices
d. Access Speed: 6gbps