The Visible Computer Flashcards
Basic Overall 5 Step Process of Computing
- Storage 2. Input - User provides input that directs how the data should be processed 3. Processing 4. Output - The processed data, usually viewed on a monitor, or could be printed out or audio. 5. Storage - Goes back to storage
PCI-E
Peripheral Component Interconnect Express
Where pretty much all your storage and processing is done.
The System Unit.
Everything other than the system unit is?
A Peripheral.
Speakers with a subwoofer are called?
A 2.1 system.
What does a subwoofer equal in speaker numbers?
A subwoofer equals .1
What do all peripherals provide?
All peripherals provide input and output
What do common input devices include?
Common input devices include keyboards, mice, and scanners.
What do common output devices include?
Common output devices include monitors, printers, and speakers.
USB stands for?
Universal Serial Bus (USB)
What is an ethernet connector used for?
An ethernet connector is used by networks if you have a wired network. The one shown is 8 pin and officially named RJ45
CMOS
Complementary metal–oxide–semiconductor (CMOS) /ˈsiːmɒs/ is a technology for constructing integrated circuits. CMOS technology is used in microprocessors, microcontrollers, static RAM, and other digital logic circuits
What is eSATA designed almost exlusively for?
External Sata (eSATA) [External Serial Advanced Technology Attachment] are designed almost exclusively for external hard drives.
S/PDIF
Sony/Philips Digital Interface (S/PDIF) is a fiberoptic cable used for all things audio.
DVI
Digital Visual Interface (DVI) primary video output.
DVI input
HDMI
High-Definition Multimedia Interface (HDMI) carries both audio and video.
HDMI interface
Standard, mini, and micro
High end speaker interface for home theater use.
Side speakers (gray), rear speakers (black), and center speaker and subwoofer (orange). Each of those connectors is designed to support two different speakers
What were PS2 connectors used for?
PS2 (Personal System) connectors were used for mice and keyboards and have 6 holes surrounding a larger one. Purple was keyboard, green was mice.
Serial Port
In computing, a serial port is a serial communication interface through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (in contrast to a parallel port). Throughout most of the history of personal computers, data was transferred through serial ports to devices such as modems, terminals and various peripherals.
mini-DIN
The mini-DIN connectors are a family of multi-pin electrical connectors used in a variety of applications. Mini-DIN is similar to the larger, older DIN connector. Both are standards of the Deutsches Institut für Normung, the German standards body.
Parallel ports
Parallel ports were original connections on the first IBM computers and are still out there a little bit, mainly used for printers and have 25 pin D sub connectors.
VGA
VGA is about the oldest video connector there is.
What do most modern peripherals use?
Most modern peripherals use the universal serial bus (USB) port.
Beyond USB, what are common connectors?
Other common connectors include eSATA, DVI, HDMI, and Audio connections.
What connectors are considered Legacy Connectors?
Parallel, Serial, and VGA ports are all considered Legacy Connectors.
What’s an access panel?
Access panel is what pops off to let you work inside.
Main two voltages.
Power supply mainly converts into 5-volt or 12-volt DC.
RAM
(RAM) - Random Access Memory. Any individual piece of RAM is called a stick.
What will probably be needed if something isn’t directly connected to the motherboard?
If it doesn’t connect directly to the motherboard it’ll probably have some kind of data connection and some kind of power connection.
What will need to happen to open a new case?
Every case opens in a different way, so you’ll need to read a manual or use trial and error to get one open.
What does the System Unit contain?
The System Unit contains a power supply, motherboard, CPU, RAM, and other components.
What does the System Unit use?
The System Unit uses many types of cables to connect ports, switches, lights, and fans.
ATX boards
Advanced Technology eXtended (ATX) boards
