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How is a peripheral device attached to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system?
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A port is a place through which a peripheral device attaches to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system.
Peripherals devices can be attached to a computer in several ways (depending on the age of the computer:
- An RS-232 serial port connection
- A parallel printer port can supply two way control and communication with a device
- A usb capaable device can be connected to a usb connector.
- A firewire port
- A device adapter card can be plugged into an available compatible slot to support additional devices.
- SCSI devices can be attached via a compatible SCSI adapter.
- An eSATA (external Serial ATA) device can support SATA devices.
- A wireless or wired network adapter can be used with networked devices
- An HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) connector can support various communication devices besides audio and video output.
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∙ 9y agoThe USB port and many other different ports to serve different functions. A port is a place through which a peripheral device attaches to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system.
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What is a peripheral device that can attach to a computer so that data can be exchanged between it and the operating system?
An interface is a device that interpretates data. A port is only the door in and out from the computer.
What does Peripheral mean in a computer?
It is an item that can be attached to a computer that is not essential, such as a printer, scanner.
What are parts of periperals in computer?
A peripheral is a device attached to a host computer, but not part of it.Some common peripheral devices are keyboards, printers, computer monitors
What is designed to specifically manage computer peripheral devices?
operating system
Is a printer a peripheral devise?
Any device attached to the computer's tower by cable or wifi could be considered to be a peripheral device.
What is the name given to a device that is attached to a computer system that can be a input or output device?
peripheral
What does device management mean in an operating system?
Device management controls peripheral devices by sending them commands in their own proprietary language. The software routine that knows how to deal with each device is called a "driver," and the OS requires drivers for the peripherals attached to the computer. When a new peripheral is added, that device's driver is installed into the operating system
What is the difference between CPU and peripheral unit?
Your CPU is the central processing unit, or the main body of your computer. A peripheral unit is anything attached to it.
Is compact-flash an example of a peripheral device attached to the computer's internal bus?
yes it is
What software that controls the hardware attached to computer?
They're called 'drivers'. A computer needs a driver for every peripheral attached to it - to enable the components to 'talk' to each other.
Is printer scanner and copier is peripheral of computer system?
A printer, scanner and copier are classed as peripheral devices. Like the monitor, keyboard and mouse, they are not part of the main computer system, being devices attached by cable or wi-fi to the computer's motherboard and system from the outside.
Is a mouse a peripheral?
i think a mouse is a peripheral because a mouse is an input device that's is without the mouse a PC can operate by it self and any device that is attached to the computer and removed makes the computer work is a peripherals
