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Unit 1 components and ports
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Computer Science
9th Grade
11/01/2013

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PS/2 purple
Definition
old keyboard port 6pin F
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PS/2 green
Definition
old/new mouse port 6pin F
Term
USB port
Definition
Plug N Play, Most common port on newer computers.
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Serial port
Definition
used to plug in old Dial-up modems 9pin male (seagreen)
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Parallel port
Definition
Used to connect computer to old printers. 25pin F (hot pink)
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Ethernet Port (NIC)
Definition
Used to connect Computer to high speed internet router. 8wire
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Modem
Definition
Used to connect your computer to Dial-up by use of your phone jack or serial port
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Audio in
Definition
Blue, used to connect audio input devices and recording devices to the computer
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Audio out
Definition
Green, connects speakers, headphones, or any other type of audio output device to your computer
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Mic port
Definition
Pink, used to plug in a microphone
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Firewire
Definition
Used to transport Camcorder video quickly, used by apple before it was dropped.
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DVI
Definition
Used to connect Digital monitors to your computer
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CPU
Definition
Processor, stands for central proccessing unit. Controls the operations of the computer and the order of which they are done.
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RAM
Definition
Random-access-memory, Used to run active programs. Volatile
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HD
Definition
Harddrive, used for storage. Magnetic
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SSD/Flash
Definition
Solid state drive, Used for very fast storage. No moving parts in either.
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Optical storage
Definition
Used for CDs DVDs and Blu-ray DVDs. Is read by a laser.
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ROM
Definition
Read only memory. Used to run the operating system during boot-up
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