0
A Plug and Play device is defined as any device which Windows supports natively with pre-installed device drivers. Plug and Play is a standard that Microsoft created with the release of Windows 95, and is still used in modern versions of Windows.
Source(s): Technology in Action 7th Edition, on page 221
What else can I help you with?
What is the difference between USB and FireWire?
FireWire has a higher transfer rate than USB, making it more suitable for video transfer and connecting external storage. USB is host-based, meaningit must have a host computer to transfer data to / from (with a few exceptions). FireWire devices can transfer data between themselves directly without the need for a computer host. FireWire supports fewer devices connected together (63, vs. 127 for USB).
Which Peripheral devices use serial communication?
Most modern peripherals. USB devices, Firewire devices , SATA hard drives, PCI express cards and Ethernet are all examples of devices using serial communication.
What do USB and Firewire connections have in common?
both support hot-swapping devices
What kind of port is used for high-speed multimedia devices such as digital camcorders?
You can use the FireWire port for high-speed multimedia devices.
Where can you get a firewire to USB?
can you get a usb adapter for a firewire cable
Where can you get a firewire to USB adapter?
can you get a usb adapter for a firewire cable
What type of device when installed is not listed in bios setup device manager or the printers window?
1. Some scanners and usb/firewire devices
What type of adapter is used when no firewire ports are available?
When no FireWire ports are available, a common solution is to use a FireWire to USB adapter. This adapter allows devices with FireWire connections to interface with USB ports, which are more widely available on modern computers. Alternatively, you can also consider using a FireWire expansion card that adds FireWire ports to a desktop computer if applicable.
What type of device when in stalled is not listed in the bios setup device manger or the printers window?
No devices are listed in a device manger, because there is no such thing.Microsoft Windows OS does have a Device Manager.BIOS setup will not display scanners, printers, or some USB and FireWire devices.Device manager will not display legacy devices that do not utilized Plug and Play (PnP) technologyThe Printers window may not recognize some USB and FireWire devices.
What devices can be added to a PC to allow it to read flash memory cards directly?
usb port or firewire
True or false For USB or FireWire devices it is necessary to power down the PC before you plug in the device?
False
Order the following ports according to speed Firewire eSATA USB?
eSATA is faster than FireWire and firewire is faster than USB.
