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The ______ standard has achieved widespread acceptance in the PC industry, both in desktop pcs and monitors. It has 24 pins but some have only 18 pins.
The ______ standard has achieved widespread acceptance in the PC industry, both in desktop pcs and monitors. It has 24 pins but some have only 18 pins.
DVI
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It is a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency (RF) coaxial cable, composite video, s-video, SCART, component video, d-terminal, or __________.
HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface) is a compact audio/video interface for transmitting uncompressed digital data. It is a digital alternative to consumer analog standards, such as radio frequency (RF) coaxial cable, composite video, s-video, SCART, component video, d-terminal, or __________.
VGA
Ethernet is the most common type of connection computers use in a local area network (______). An ethernet port looks much like a regular phone jack, but it is slightly wider.
Ethernet is the most common type of connection computers use in a local area network (______). An ethernet port looks much like a regular phone jack, but it is slightly wider.
LAN
A slot where RAM (random access memory) is inserted or placed. Sdr sdram, ddr1 sdram, ddr2 sdram, ddr3 sdram, __________ sdram.
A slot where RAM (random access memory) is inserted or placed. Sdr sdram, ddr1 sdram, ddr2 sdram, ddr3 sdram, __________ sdram.
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______ express (peripheral component interconnect express), officially abbreviated as pcie, is a computer expansion card standard designed to replace the older ______, ______-X, and AGP bus standards. Dedicated to serve a pcie x16 video card only.
______ express (peripheral component interconnect express), officially abbreviated as pcie, is a computer expansion card standard designed to replace the older ______, ______-X, and AGP bus standards. Dedicated to serve a pcie x16 video card only.
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The port where the PATA / ______ (parallel advance technology attachment / integrated device/drive electronic) connector is inserted or placed.
The port where the PATA / ______ (parallel advance technology attachment / integrated device/drive electronic) connector is inserted or placed.
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The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL ______ A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL ______ A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB ______ Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND ______ / AUDIO ______ Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) ______ A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI ______ The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL ______ A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL ______ A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB ______ Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND ______ / AUDIO ______ Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) ______ A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI ______ The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
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The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. _____ _____ A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL PORT A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB _____ Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO PORT Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) PORT A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI _____ The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. _____ _____ A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL PORT A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB _____ Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO PORT Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) PORT A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI _____ The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
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The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL PORT A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL _____ A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB PORT Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO PORT Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) PORT A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI PORT The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL PORT A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL _____ A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB PORT Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO PORT Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) PORT A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI PORT The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
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The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL PORT A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL PORT A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB PORT Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO _____ Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) PORT A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI PORT The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL PORT A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL PORT A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB PORT Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO _____ Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) PORT A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI PORT The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
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The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL PORT A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL PORT A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB PORT Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO PORT Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) _____ A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI PORT The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL PORT A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL PORT A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB PORT Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO PORT Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) _____ A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI PORT The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
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The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL PORT A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL PORT A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB PORT Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO PORT Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) PORT A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI _____ The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
The PS/2 connector is a 6-pins mini-din connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. SERIAL PORT A serial port is a serial communication physical interface with 9 pins through which information transfers in or out one bit at a time (contrast parallel port). PARALLEL PORT A parallel port is a type of interface found on computers with 25 pins (personal and otherwise) for connecting various peripherals. In computing, a parallel port is a parallel communication physical interface. It is also known as a printer port or centronics port USB PORT Universal serial bus (USB) is a specification to establish communication between devices and a host controller (usually a personal computer), USB has effectively replaced a variety of interfaces such as serial and parallel ports SOUND PORT / AUDIO PORT Facilitates the input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs. VIDEO GRAPHICS ARRAY (VGA) PORT A video graphics array (VGA) connector is a three-row 15-pin DE-15 connector. The 15-pin VGA connector is found on many video cards, computer monitors, and some high definition television sets. On laptop computers or other small devices, a mini-vga port is sometimes used in place of the full-sized VGA connector. DVI _____ The digital visual interface (DVI) is a video interface standard covering the transmission of video between a source device (such as a personal computer) and a display device.
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Study Notes
PC Standards and Connectors
- Widespread acceptance of standards in the PC industry includes 24-pin and 18-pin connectors.
- HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) transmits uncompressed digital audio and video.
- HDMI serves as a digital alternative to analog interfaces like RF coaxial, composite video, and S-Video.
Networking and Communication
- Ethernet is predominantly used for connections in local area networks (LAN).
- Ethernet ports resemble phone jacks but are wider for compatibility.
- USB (Universal Serial Bus) has replaced many interfaces, including serial and parallel ports.
Memory and Expansion
- RAM (Random Access Memory) types include SDR SDRAM, DDR1, DDR2, DDR3, and DDR4.
- PCIe (Peripheral Component Interconnect Express) is a standard for computer expansion cards, superseding older standards like PCI, PCI-X, and AGP.
- PCIe x16 slots are dedicated for video cards.
Audio and Video Interfaces
- Sound ports facilitate audio signal input and output controlled by software.
- VGA (Video Graphics Array) connectors have a 15-pin DE-15 configuration, commonly found in video cards and monitors.
- Mini-VGA ports are used in smaller devices as an alternative to full-sized VGA connectors.
- DVI (Digital Visual Interface) provides a standard for video transmission between source devices and displays.
Serial and Parallel Ports
- Serial ports are 9-pin interfaces that transfer data one bit at a time, contrasting with parallel ports.
- Parallel ports feature 25 pins and are used for connecting various peripherals, also known as printer or Centronics ports.
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Test your knowledge about PS/2 and serial ports used for connecting keyboards, mice, and other peripherals to a computer. Learn about the differences between PS/2 and serial ports, including the number of pins and data transfer methods.
