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Computer Hardware
Computer hardware is a general term used to refer to all the physical parts of a computer. Internal hardware devices include hard drives and motherboards, while external hardware devices include monitors, mice, keyboards, and printers.
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Can i run a power amp from my computer to 200 watt speakers?
Yes you can. It is as simple as taking a 1/8" jack from the computer to the input of the amplifier. There are a few precautions to think about first. Computer output levels can be higher than most line levels so it's a good idea to make sure that the amplfier can handle the input level. Over driving the input can cause distortion that potentially can damage speakers even though the speakers themselves aren't being overdriven. Built in sound cards in computers are not the best sound source. In fact, some are just plain awful. If the idea of using large speakers is to get good quality sound, it's worth investing in a good quality sound card. Home studio retailers will have them and should be able to offer advice about the right one to choose. Most computers are stuffed under a desk or even in cupboards. As amplifiers generate heat, make sure it has room to breathe. If it needs to be installed in a cupboard, ensure that there is sufficient cooling to keep the amp comfortable. Finally, remember that with an external amplifier, it does not turn off when the computer is off. There are some automated switches that can turn off power to peripherals when the computer is off.
What are the 5 voltages produced by an ATX or BTX power supply?
+12 volt , -12 volt, + 5 volt, - 5 volt, and + 3.3 volt.
If I opened WikiAnswers on the internet and inside the "ask window" I put the question, "What is a search string?", that phrase, the part inside the quote, would become "the search string". Computers are quite efficient at searching for patterns in large databases. When the computer finds the specified search string, this answer would be displayed. I just verified it, and that's exactly what it does. RB
Why does the computer restart every time you touch the outside of the case?
It's probably not grounded properly. Make sure the outlet is grounded and that they house wiring is properly grounded.
What is the difference between a DVD and CD?
Beyond little microdots, the big difference between DVD's and CD's is storage Capacity. CD's (compact discs) can hold between 640 - 700 MB's (megabytes) of information on a single disc. DVD's (Digital Video Discs) can hold 4.7 GB (gigabytes) of information on a single layer disc, and 8.5 GB on a dual layer disc.
Beyond that, CD's hit the consumer market in 1983, and used a laser to read the media (disc) instead of magnetic technology. The standard amount of audio (time) on a CD with CDA sound files (compact disc audio) was approximately 72 minutes. Today, MP3 music files are about 1/10th the size of CDA audio. ***This unofficially works out to 10 MB per minute of audio with CDA, and 1 MB per minute of audio with MP3.***
Beyond all those specifications, there is an old technology called Laser Disc, which was almost the same size as an LP (the big ones) record, but also used laser. Based on the the technology that would bring us CD's, the laser disc provided more data storage than a typical CD due to more surface area to write to. This technology was short-lived vs VHS due to the high cost. Even though the discs themselves were cheaper to produce, the equipment required to play cost significantly more than equivalent VHS players.
In the future, HD DVD and Blue Ray technology will rerevolutionize laser technology. Future High Definition Television programs will be shown in 720p, 1080i or 1080p. These video qualities make watching Television as though it's photographic quality instead of dithered like current 480i. The capacity for HD DVD is about 35 GB's per dual layer disc, and Blue Ray is about 45-50 GB's per disc (unofficial specifications from respective Mfrs.)
Is your key board working check by num/caps lock key.then if it is not hanged working do following 1.press windows Icon switch. 2.press up aerrow key. 3. press enter key two times. This should work check
Worlds youth day is the gathering of millions of christians/catholics world-wide. Many of the attenders are young adults and teenagers. They trek through the cities and eventually goto a mass which is hosted by the pope.
What is meant by master and slave in computer hardware?
It's possible to have two mass storage devices on a single IDE cable. The first device will have it's jumpers set to "Master" and the second device will be set to "Slave". That is only a way FOR THE HARDWARE to differentiate between the two drives.
Where does the lead plug into of a Dell Samsung fmd9410ndl1 flash card reader after fitting to a PC?
As far as I can tell, it's a proprietary connection on the motherboards of the following Dell desktop systems: * Dimension 3100 * Dimension 5000 * Dimension 5100 * Dimension 5150 * Dimension 9100 * Dimension 9150 * Dimension E310 * Dimension E510 * XPS 400
How can you get two separate ethernet plug-ins to 1 router if you only jave 2 ethernet plug-in?
If you don't have enough ethernet sockets in a router, you can plug a switch or a hub into the socket. The hub or switch will supply support for additional ethernet cables.
Where did Alexandar the great die?
Some say in Babilon,some say he died in Alexandria and was buried under his famous library...Actually you will never find out...neither have we...
List three component that must conform to the same socket type?
motherboard, heat sink (or other cooling device) and CPU must conform to the same socket type.
The elements of the mother board are
1. THE MOTHERBOARD
2.CPU- Central Processing Unit
3.Main Memory / Random Access Memory (RAM)
4.BIOS- Basic Input Output System
5. CMOS-Complimentary Metal Oxide Semiconductor
6. Cache Memory
7. Expansion Buses
8.Firewire header
9.PCI Express 16x slots
10. PCI Express 1x Slot
11. Chipset - North Bridge (with heatsink)
12.ATX Power connector
13. Motherboard controls
14. Chipset - South Bridge
15. Serial ATA Connector
16. USB 2.0 header
17. Motherboard Battery
18. Floppy Drive Connector
19. IDE connector Not on Diagram
20. BIOS (Basic Input Output System) Chip
No, you do not need the windows setup wizard to assist. It will only create another account instead of repairing the other installation.
Where did the battle of bennington take place?
The "Battle of Bennington" never accually took place in bennington NY, it took place in Walloomsac, NY.
Can firewire cables be faulty?
You bet. One of the first troubleshooting steps you should try when something isn't working the way it should is to check the "physical" connections, including power and data cables. Eliminate those first. A faulty firewire cable can cause a myriad of intermittent problems.
How much lead do computers contain?
There is a little in the solder, but typically not much. However they typically do contain gold and other precious metals but not in enough quantity to be worth going after unless you could process a bunch at the same time.
Which is more efficient for networking traffic a switch or a hub Why?
A switch. Each port has a separate path to each of the other ports on the switch. On a hub, all the ports are tied together into 1 single port. Think of a switch as an 4 lane freeway with 8 entrances and exits; a hub is a one lane highway with the same 8 entrances and exits. It can pass data from only one port to another port- switch can connect 4 ports to the other 4 ports (or 8 to 8 or 16 to 16, you get the idea)
A switch is quite a bit more complicated AND is generally more expensive: between 20% and 300% more than a hub with the same number of ports BUT it's very useful on a busy network (business especially.)
QUite a bit of newer computer hardware is equipped with Infra-red beaming technology. It allows you to send data between computer devices without wires or radio frequency connections. The data is sent in much the same way your television remote works.
How is a single-session disc different from a multisession disc?
A single-session disc (CD-ROM-Read-Only Memory) can read but not write (record) or erase. Manufacturers write all items on the single-session disc at one time, and multisession disc (CD-RW-Compact Disc-Rewritable) is an erasable disc you can write on multiple times.
If you are talking about computer fans, then BIOS should have it. To get to BIOS, you must restart your computer, then before windows starts up (during POST) press 'Del' repeatedly.
Assume a device draws 50ma of current and 150vdc across it what is its resistance?
Ohm's law: Voltage = Current times Resistance Solve: Resistance = Voltage divided by Current So, a device drawing 50ma with 150V has a resistance of 150 / 0.05, or 3000 ohms. p.s. Since power is volts times amps, that device is dissipating 7.5 watts.
