Axel Vasquez Vocabulary Mainboards parts.

CPU The CPUis a central processor responsible of executing its funcionts and the most of the commands of the software and hardware of the computer.for example arithmetical operations. The CPU is a processor.

RAM The RAM is a type of computer memory that has a randomly access,for example when you open an app or program.RAM is the one charge in running programs. Expansion card. The expansion cardsare printed circuit boards that can be inserted into an electrical connectoror an expansion slot on a computer motherboard. Like sound cards. The expansion cards areusually used to add functionality to a computer system via the expansion bus. Power supply The power supplyis a device that supplies electrical power to an electrical load.Like batteries and fuel cells.The term of power supply is commonly applied to electric power converters.

ATX power connector The ATX Power connectoris a connector located on the motherboard that gives power to the motherboard form factor. Like the SFX, TFX AND WTX. ATX was created for personal computers. Hard disk A hard disk drive is a data storage device used for storing and retrieving digital information using rapidly rotating discs (platters) coated with magnetic material. For example 400 GB hard disk. An Hardisk retains its data even when powered off.

Sata connector The sata connectorisa computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devicessuch as hard disk and optical drivers. Sata replaces the older AT Attachment.

IDE connector The IDE connectoris a standard interface for IBM compatible hard drives.Like the connector use to develop programs more efficiently. IDE is different from the ESDI because its controllersare on each drive,

CPU fan connector The CPU fan connectoris a port on the motherboards that allows a fan to connect to it to cool a CPU.Like the ASUS fan.The CPU fan is important to the computer to not overrate the temperature. CPU socket

The CPU socketisamechanical component that provides mechanical and electrical connection between a microprocessor and a printed circuit board. Like Intels sockets. The CPU socketallows the CPU to be replaced without soldering.

CMOS backup battery The CMOS backup batteriesare batteries that provide power to a system when the primary source of power is unavailable.The CMOS is a perfect example of it. Backup Batteries range from small single cells to retain clock time and date in computers

PS/2

The PS/2is a 6-pin Mini-Din connectorused for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. Like the IBM PS/2. The PS/2s name comes from the IBM Personal System/2 series of personal computers

Serial port A serial portis a serial communication physical interfacethrough which information transfers in or out one bit a time. Like the port to connect a wire to output images. Throughout most of the history of personal computers, data was transferred through serial ports Parallel port The parallel port is a type of interface found on computers for connecting peripheralslike printer, etc.The parallel port interface was originally known as the Parallel Printer Adapter VGA The VGAis a three-row 15-pin DE- 15 connector is used to connect an image output device. Like de IBMs one. The VGA interface is not engineered to be hot pluggable

The firewire The firewire is a serial bus interfacestandard for high-speed communication and isochronous real-time data transfer. It is like the USB.Firewire is the name that Apple gave to the IEEE 1394

USB The USBis an industry standard developed in the mid-1990s that defines the cables, connectors and communication protocols used in a bus for connection. Like the HPs USBs.USB was designed to standardize the connection of computer peripherals Ethernet The Ethernet is a family computer networking technologies for local area networks.Like LAN. Ethernet was commercially introduced in 1980 .

Audio The audio port is a port in the computer used to plug microphone, headphones, speakers,etc.The audio ports are located in the motherboard.