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When you put an extra internal hard drive into the desk top will the computer work with both drivers?
If you do it properly, it should. I have two drives in the computer I'm using as I'm typing this.
What is the function of 'my computer' in a computer?
My computer has all of your drives in your computer in the My Computer files. This can be accessed by going to start, my computer. Then you should see different drives like your hardware drives. Here you can access your program files and any floppy or USB drives you put into your computer.
Should I buy an internal or an external hard drive?
It depends on your needs, but internal drives will be cheaper and more reliable.
How do you find different drives on your computer?
The computer should automatically pick up these drives. To browse them, open up 'My Computer'. If you are having trouble, if no drives appear under 'My Computer' then look for a driver CD and install that software, or perhaps even change the USB ports of the drives and the computer could then pick them up.
Are the internal hard drives in laptops as fragile as they used to be?
Hard drives now are pretty robust. You should try not to move the laptop when it is on but it really should not hurt the hard drive.
What action should always be taken before upgrading a hard disk?
Save the values of the installed drives CMOS setup values for use with the new drives.
What device can you add to a computer?
Devices you use with computers to add additional capabilities are called peripherals. There are both internal and external peripherals. Some examples include mice, printers, scanners, sound cards, television tuners, etc.
Hard Drives?
When shopping for hard drives you should make sure that it is compatible with your computer. You should also make sure it's big enough for your files.
Should the ram be installed before the CPU?
Since the computer won't work without both of them installed it doesn't matter which is installed first.
There are many types of memory chips that can be installed on a computer Which type should be installed in pairs to ensure functionality?
RIMM memory
How many hard drive can go in a desktop?
The number of hard drives that can go in a desktop is more limited by the space you have within your computer's case and the number of ports on your motherboard rather than operating system limitations. I have heard that you can have up to 24 drives in Windows including internal and external drives. Right now, I have 5 drives attached to my desktop. To determine how many drives you can have in your desktop you should count up the number of SATA or IDE ports on your motherboard and count up the spaces in your computer case. Also, consider using external hard drives to increase your storage capacity.
Why The Best Computer Should Have Multiple Expansion Slots?
There are several features that can be used to gauge the best computer for a given purpose, but one common consideration should be the room provided for expansion. Expansion slots inside of the computer allow for new components to be installed that will extend the usable lifespan of the system as technology advances. New graphics cards, hard drives, and disc drives can all be added as needed. External expansion slots can be important as well, such as a healthy number of USB ports and potentially a serial or parallel port.
