Wireless NIC Installation
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Wireless NICs use _______ and PCIe expansion slots on the motherboard.

PCI

Some wireless NICs are installed externally with a _______ connector.

USB

To install a wireless NIC, align the card with the appropriate _______ slot on the motherboard.

expansion

A video adapter card is the interface between a computer and a _______ monitor.

<p>display</p> Signup and view all the answers

Upgraded video adapter cards can provide better _______ capabilities for games and graphic programs.

<p>graphic</p> Signup and view all the answers

Video adapter cards use _______, AGP, and PCIe expansion slots on the motherboard.

<p>PCI</p> Signup and view all the answers

If the BIOS does not automatically sense the new video card, you may need to disable the _______ one manually.

<p>integrated</p> Signup and view all the answers

To install a video adapter card, remove the _______ slot case blank.

<p>expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

When attaching cables, never force a ______.

<p>connection</p> Signup and view all the answers

The system requirements for the Virtual Desktop include a minimum of ______ MB RAM.

<p>512</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plug in the ______ cable after you have connected all other cables.

<p>power</p> Signup and view all the answers

Attach the ______ cable to the video port.

<p>monitor</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plug the ______ cable into the PS/2 keyboard port.

<p>keyboard</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ___________ interface card (NIC) enables a computer to connect to a network.

<p>network</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plug the ______ cable into a USB port.

<p>USB</p> Signup and view all the answers

NICs use ___________ component interface (PCI) and PCIe expansion slots on the motherboard.

<p>peripheral</p> Signup and view all the answers

Plug the ______ cable into the network port.

<p>network</p> Signup and view all the answers

Remove the ___________ from the case where the new card will be installed so that the port can be accessed.

<p>blank</p> Signup and view all the answers

Connect the ______ antenna to the antenna connector.

<p>wireless</p> Signup and view all the answers

Align the NIC with the appropriate ___________ slot on the motherboard.

<p>expansion</p> Signup and view all the answers

Secure the NIC ___________ bracket to the case with the appropriate screw.

<p>PC mounting</p> Signup and view all the answers

A wireless NIC enables a computer to connect to a wireless ___________.

<p>network</p> Signup and view all the answers

Figure 3-6 shows a ___________ Network Interface Card.

<p>PCIe</p> Signup and view all the answers

Install the NIC, wireless NIC, and ___________ adapter card.

<p>video</p> Signup and view all the answers

The BIOS contains a setup program used to configure settings for ______ devices.

<p>hardware</p> Signup and view all the answers

The configuration data is saved to a special memory chip called a ______ metal-oxide semiconductor.

<p>complementary</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 1 beep code means the system has ______ POST.

<p>passed</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 2 beeps code indicates a ______ parity error.

<p>memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 4 beeps code means the ______ is not operational.

<p>timer</p> Signup and view all the answers

Power cables are brightly colored bundles of ______ that branch out from the power supply.

<p>wires</p> Signup and view all the answers

The Advanced Technology Extended (ATX) main power connector will have either ______ or 24 pins.

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 5 beeps code indicates a ______ error.

<p>processor</p> Signup and view all the answers

A ______-pin connector will work in a motherboard with a 24-pin socket.

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 8 beeps code means there is a ______ memory error.

<p>video</p> Signup and view all the answers

A 10 beeps code indicates a ______ checksum error.

<p>CMOS</p> Signup and view all the answers

The power supply may also have a ______-pin or 6-pin Auxiliary (AUX) power connector that connects to the motherboard.

<p>4</p> Signup and view all the answers

Align the ______-pin ATX power connector with the socket on the motherboard.

<p>20</p> Signup and view all the answers

SATA power connectors use a ______-pin connector.

<p>15</p> Signup and view all the answers

Hard disk drives and optical drives that do not have SATA power sockets use a ______ power connector.

<p>Molex</p> Signup and view all the answers

Serial advanced technology attachment (SATA) power connectors are used to connect to ______ disk drives, optical drives, or any devices that have a SATA power socket.

<p>hard</p> Signup and view all the answers

Study Notes

Installing Adapter Cards

  • Wireless NICs use PCI and PCIe expansion slots on the motherboard, while some are installed externally with a USB connector.
  • Steps for wireless NIC installation: align the wireless NIC with the appropriate expansion slot, press down gently, and secure the PC mounting bracket to the case.
  • Video adapter cards use PCI, AGP, and PCIe expansion slots on the motherboard, and can provide better graphic capabilities for games and graphic programs.

Installing a Video Adapter Card

  • Steps for video adapter card installation: remove the expansion slot case blank, align the video adapter card with the appropriate expansion slot, and secure the card.
  • If the BIOS does not automatically sense the new video card, manual configuration through BIOS settings may be required.

Installing Internal Cables

  • System requirements for the Virtual Desktop include a minimum of 512 MB RAM and Windows 2000 or Windows XP operating system.
  • Lab 3.7.2: Install Internal Cables involves installing internal power and data cables in the computer.

Installing External Cables

  • Steps for external cable installation: attach the monitor cable to the video port, secure the cable, plug in the keyboard and mouse cables, plug in the USB cable, plug in the network cable, and connect the wireless antenna to the antenna connector.

Installing Adapter Cards

  • PCIe x1 NIC, PCI wireless NIC, and PCIe x16 video adapter cards are types of adapter cards.
  • After completing this section, you will be able to install the NIC, wireless NIC, and video adapter card.

Network Interface Card (NIC)

  • A NIC enables a computer to connect to a network.
  • NICs use peripheral component interface (PCI) and PCIe expansion slots on the motherboard.

Installing a NIC

  • Steps for NIC installation: remove the blank from the case, align the NIC with the appropriate expansion slot, press down gently, and secure the NIC PC mounting bracket to the case.

Power Cables

  • Power cables are brightly colored bundles of wires that branch out from the power supply and provide internal devices with electricity.
  • Motherboard Power Connections:
    • Advanced Technology Extended (ATX) main power connector has 20 or 24 pins.
    • Auxiliary (AUX) power connector has 4 or 6 pins.
  • SATA Power Connectors:
    • Use a 15-pin connector.
    • Used to connect to hard disk drives, optical drives, or devices with a SATA power socket.
  • Molex Power Connectors:
    • Used for hard disk drives and optical drives without SATA power sockets.

Beep Codes

  • Refer to Table 3-1 for sample beep codes and their meanings.

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Learn how to install a wireless Network Interface Card (NIC) on your computer. Follow the steps to correctly install a wireless NIC using a PCI or PCIe expansion slot or a USB connector.

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