lesson 6 Flashcards by paul mandarino

An expansion card is

circuit board you install into a computer that improves its capabilities

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the card installed must match the

the bus type of the mother board

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categories of expansion cards

video, multimedia, I.O, communications

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what is video adapater

expansion card that allows the computer to display info on the monitor

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video card responsible for

converting the data sent by the CPU into pixels, addresses, and other items

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what kind of expansion buses do video cards use?

PCI, AGP, and PCIe. PCIe is most common

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what is a video cards designated processor?

Graphics processing unit - GPU), and built in ram (GDDR)

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What to consider when buying a video card

amount of memory, the connectors it offers,expansion bus that the card fits into, an expansion slot available for it on the motherboard,can it
fit in the case, does the case have enough power to support/cool it

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what does the video subsystem include?

video card (or integrated video), the card’s
expansion bus, internal connections, external connections between the video card and the display, the display itself, and the video driver

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what does VGA stand for?

Video Graphics Array

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describe the VGA

15 pin, usually blue, known as
DE15F. Used for older monitors
that display VGA, SVGA, and
XGA resolution.

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what does dvi stand for?

Digital Visual Interface

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describe dvi

High quality, used with LCD
displays, carries uncompressed
digital video, is partially compatible
with HDMI.

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what are the different types of dvi

DVI-D - Digital Only connections
-DVI-A - Analog only
-DVI-I - Digital and Analog
-DVI-DL - Dual Link (dual link
versions of DVI-I &amp; DVI-D)
M1-DA: Digital, analog, and USB

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what does hdmi stand for?

High Definition Multimedia Interface

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describe hdmi

Carry video and audio signals.

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Some video cards do not offer HDMI but instead offer

DVI:type A - Supports all HD modes,
compatible with DVI-D connectors
- Type B - Double video bandwidth,
supports higher resolution
- Type C - Mini-HDMI, used in
portable devices
- Type D - Micro-HDMI, smallest
HDMI connector.

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describe display port

Designed to be replacement for HDMI
and DVI. Uses packet transmissions
similar to Ethernet, connector looks
similar to USB. Not as common.

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what does s-video stand for?

separate video

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describe s-video

Used for standard definition video, no
audio signal. Uses a mini DIN 4-,6-,7 or 9
pin connector.

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describe component/ RGB

Used to send an analog or digital signal
over three wires: red, green, and blue,
each wire ending with an RGB plug.
Sometimes used by older gaming
systems.

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what is the sound card responsible for?

generating sound from the data sent to it by either the operating system, or in older systems, by the CD-ROM drive

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what can audio devices be integrated into?

motherboard, installed to PCI and PCIe slots, and can be

connected to USB and IEEE 1394 ports

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where does a typical sound card get installed?

a slot on the motherboard.

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who defines the color scheme for sound cards?

defined by the PC System Design Guide, | version PC 99

what does the audio subsystem consist of?

sounds card, the expansions bus used, audio ports, connectivity in the form of internal and external audio cables, speakers, sound card drivers, and any additional third party audio software.

what does a tv tuner card do?

turn your computer into a television. A port on the card receives input from a TV cable and lets you view television on your computer monitor

what does a video capture card do?

capture this video input and save it to a file on your hard drive

what are the 3 steps for when installing a TV tuner or capture card

Install drivers - Install the card - Install the application software that come with the card.

what do Communications adapters do?

ive a computer the ability to transmit information to other devices that might be too distant to cable up to directly.

what are the two most popular types of communications adapters?

Network adapters and modems

what is A network interface card (NIC) ?

an expansion card that connects a computer to a network so that it can communicate with other computers on that network.

what does NIC also stand for?

interface controller

what does the usb port do?

enables data transfer between the device and the computer and usually powers the device as well

what is the data transfer rate of USB 1.0?

Low-speed, 1.5Mb/s

what is the data transfer rate of USB 1.1 and its max cable length?

Full Speed 12 Mb/s, 3 meters

what is the data transfer rate of USB 2.0 and its max cable length?

High-Speed 480 Mb/s 5 meters

what is the data transfer rate of USB 3.0 and its max cable length?

Super-Speed 5.0Gb/s 3 meters

what is the data transfer rate of USB 3.1 and its max cable length?

Super-Speed+ 10 Gb/s 3 meters

whats the maximum amount of usb devices a computer can have?

127, but, most computers only | have 4-8 USB ports

how can a computer go beyond the max amount of usb devices?

USB hub

what are the most common various plugs used for the different types of USB connections ?

Type A and Type B, | which are 4-pin connectors

how many pins do the mini and micro connectors have?

5 pins

what is IEEE?

Institute of Electrical and Electronics Engineers is a non-profit organization that creates standards regarding cables and connectors and other technology related to electricity

what is a common standard by IEEE?

IEEE 1394, also known by the brand name versions | FireWire, i.Link, and Lynx

what does the IEEE port used for?

devices that demand the low-latency transfer of data in real time, usually music or video

what is the transfer rate, Connector Type, and Cable Length Between Devices of IEEE 1394a?

400 Mbps 4-conductor & 6 | conductor 4.5 meters (15 feet)

what is the transfer rate, Connector Type, and Cable Length Between Devices of IEEE 1394b?

800 Mbps 9-conductor 10 meters (100 meters with Cat5e | cable)

what is the transfer rate, Connector Type, and Cable Length Between Devices of firewire 400?

400 Mbps 4 & 6 conductor 4.5 meters

what is the transfer rate, Connector Type, and Cable Length Between Devices of firewire 800

800 Mbps 9 conductor 10 meters

what is the transfer rate, Connector Type, and Cable Length Between Devices of firewire S1600?

1.6 Gbps 9-conductor 10 meters

what is the transfer rate, Connector Type, and Cable Length Between Devices of firewire S3200

3.2 Gbps 9-conductor 10 meters

Who uses Thunderbolt technology and what does it apply to?

Primarily used by Apple computers and applies elements of PCI Express and DisplayPort Technologies.

what is the Data Transfer Rate, Connector Type, PCIe Versions Required for thunderbolt version 1?

10 Gb/s DisplayPort Version 2.0

what is the Data Transfer Rate, Connector Type, PCIe Versions Required for thunderbolt version 2?

20 Gb/s DIsplayPort Version 2.0

what is the Data Transfer Rate, Connector Type, PCIe Versions Required for thunderbolt version 3?

40 Gb/s USB Type-C Version 3.0

what is ps/2 used for?

connecting keyboard and mice to a desktop computer or laptop

what does ps/2 stand for? and who introduced it?

Was introduced in the late 80’s by IBM as part of the Personal System/2 computer

what is bluetooth?

Wireless option for peripherals - Bluetooth is a short-range, low-speed wireless network primarily designed to operate in peer-to-peer mode known as (ad-hoc)

how many hertz does bluetooth use?

runs in 2.4GHz

when connected, what do bluetooth devices form?

personal area network (PAN)

how much mW and what is the range of a Class 1 bluetooth?

100 mW 100 meters (328 ft.)

how much mW and what is the range of a Class 2 bluetooth?

2.5 mW 10 meters (33 ft.)

how much mW and what is the range of a Class 2 bluetooth

1mW 1 meter (3ft.)