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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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What does a power supply receive 120 volts of?
ELECTRICITY
Note: Some power supplies operate on 120 volts 60 Hz ac but others operate on 230 volts 50 Hz ac.
Which voltage your power supply uses depends on which country you are in.
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What values are used when configuring HyperTerminal for connecting to a Cisco router's console port?
The port that is connected can either be COM1 or COM2 depending on the communication port.
Where can you buy the DVD Einstein Pals?
They aren't released yet.
11/24/08 And won't be until Spring 2009. I called the company today wondering when it was going to be released. The rep didn't know so she checked with the DVD department which informed her it wouldn't be released until Spring due to production issues. It was due this fall per the latest DVD 'My First Signs.' Very disappointing. Shouldn't have been advertised that way if they were unsure. I was hoping to buy it for my 2 y.o. for Christmas.
Is a standard modem computer hardware?
A modem is a piece of hardware. Mechanically installed in a computer to communicate with the internet or other computers. Software is a written program to operate within a computer.
What on a computer stands upright and houses computer components?
The system unit, or base unit or the teacher or your fat mom
What power management standard is older than ACPI and has been mostly replaced by ACPI?
APM (Advanced Power Management) as WIKI answers it...
is an API developed by Intel and Microsoft which enables an operating system running an IBM-compatible personal computer to work with the BIOS (part of the computer's firmware) to achieve power management.
How can you speed up your wireless internet?
there are ways to speed up your computer, just google "how to speed up your computer" or "how to speed up your internet" that's how I got my computer from sllllllllllllllllllooooooooooooooooooooowwwwwwww to, well at least tolerable.
Also make sure you got an antivirus program, I have AVG free edition and it works great. Also you can go on a windows XP or Vista computer (maybe higher versions too) click start> all programs> accessories> system tools> and use Disk Defragmenter or Disk Cleanup.
Well the driver will take up very little hard drive space depending on the video card. Now all video cards have built in memory (RAM) but after the ammount that is on the video card runs out. It will start using the RAM on your computer. Just depends on the game you are trying to run. Also your Proccessor, RAM and Video Card all work together for running games. Hope this helped :)
commonly operated machine particularly used for technology education and research
Computer is one of those words which did not originally "stand" for anything. It simply meant "one who computes." Any answer like the one you see above has been made up to sate the computer world's thirst for acronyms and meaningful names.
What safety precautions should you take when dissassembling a computer?
Below are some of the safety risks and their solutions.
1. Electric shock. This can be minimized by making sure the PC is unplugged before servicing it. It would also be best to unplug it from any modem or network just in case.
2. Getting cut on the case. This can be minimized by using caution and perhaps even a pair of gloves while opening the case. Sometimes you can file down rough edges. The old type cases had a tendency to develop sharp ridges inside the cover if they were opened frequently, and those ridges could be reduced using sandpaper.
3. Getting stabbed by PC parts. If an open PC has exposed hooks or sharp edges, and it starts to fall, grabbing it too hastily could drive a part of the case into your hand and require a hospital trip. Gloves could minimize that, as could making sure the PC is fully on a sturdy surface (not halfway on a chair, for instance). If nothing else, if it starts to fall, don't grab it. More than likely, any damage would cost less to fix than a hospital trip.
4. Problems related to severe frustration. Yes, you may be tempted to smash or throw your PC. However, you have to keep control of your emotions. If you punch your computer or a nearby wall, you could sprain your wrist. If you throw a PC, it could ricochet and/or hit someone. Then you could end up in the hospital or in jail.
Is a drive a input or an output?
A drive, whether a hard disk disk, flash memory drive, or floppy disk drive is a peripheral device that can be used for both input and output. This is in contrast to certain devices that can be used for only for output like monitors (non touch screen) and devices which can only be used for input like keyboards.
Most common and slowest expansion bus?
As of right now, the fastest expansion bus found in a standard PC is a PCI-E or often seen as PCIe (PCI-E or PCIe stands for Peripheral Component Interconnect Express)
Installing a PCIe card into your PC may be done only if the motherboards expansion slot will fit it. PCIe cards can fit into larger slots, but not smaller slots (obviously).
A port that transmits data eight bits at a time?
A port that handles more than one data bit at a time is a parallel port. The most common example is the printerport (LPT) found on most older computers. The port is designed to transmit and receive 8 bits at a time.
Parallel ports are less common on modern computers as the USB port has now replaced it for the majority of applications.
Is a scanner and input device?
A Scanner is a device that allows you to scan paper documents to your computer. The file will be saved somewhere in your computer, usually in your My Documents folder. Today, scanners are connected to printers, and they can also copy documents placed on the scanner bay if desired.
How do you turn a computer screen upside down?
Press Ctrl, Alt, up arrow but this only works on Windows Vista.
What are the two current speeds of RIMMs?
RIMMs operate at speeds of 600 MHZ (PC600) or 800 MHz (PC800). All installed RIMMs must operate at the same speed, and have the same ECC or non-ECC rating. The operating speed is different than the data path size. RIMMs are avilable in 16- or 32-bit data path.
What must be true before motherboard?
A motherboard must be modified to accept a particular type of memory, especially when dealing with multi-channel memory. On most motherboards, several types of modes can be configured to run at the same time. It is best to read the manual that came with your motherboard to find out how to correctly configure yours.
What are the examples of computing devices?
software is a general term for programs that control the computer system.
there are two types of software.
programs that allow the hardware to run properly, e.g.operating system-system software:
application software:programs that allow the user to do specific tasks, e.g.
spreadsheets.
After replacing CMOS battery what will you do?
Once the battery is replaced turn on the computer and resetting the CMOS values to the defaults. After the values have all been entered make sure to save the settings before exiting. Many CMOS setups allow you to press a key (such as F10) to save values and exit all in one action.
If after following all the above steps you continue to experience the same error when your computer starts or your computer is still unable to keep the stored values it's likely that you're experiencing a more serious issues. Most likely causes are bad power supply or bad motherboard.
