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Computer Engineering Motherboard

Subject : engineering
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1. Hard disk drives can be used for recording digital video images and can be built into the camera or attached to the outside of the camera - it is the primary memory unit






2. Microprocessors in a computer - it activates programs in a computer






3. A coded program that is executed when the computer system is first turned on the provides low- level access to the hard disk - video - and keyboard.






4. The most common form factor for PC systems presently in use. ATX motherboards and cases make better use of space and resources than did the AT form factor.






5. Peripheral Component Interconnect






6. This is used to connect the mother board and the CPU together






7. Component of the chipset that allows the CPU to communicate with the hard drives - sound card - USB ports - and other I/O ports.






8. The most common computer memory which can be used by programs to perform necessary tasks while the computer is on






9. A miniature circuit board used in newer computers to hold memory. called Dual Line Memory modulo






10. EEPROM - Chace - RAM






11. Serial ATA (Serial Advanced Technology Attachment) is a new standard for connecting hard drives into computer systems






12. It means updating it.






13. Technology uses battery power to retain information even when the power to the computer is turned off.






14. Universal asynchronous receiver transmitter






15. A tool used to permanently attach pieces of equipment to a motherboard






16. Parallel ATA interface also called also EIDE - IDE - and ATAPI. SATA is faster.






17. This is when tracers work together






18. On a motherboard - the type and location of components - as well as the size of the board itself. (1)






19. A Expansion card - that allows better graphics






20. INPUT/OUTPUT STORAGE DEVICES: FLASH MEMORY - EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE.






21. A circuit board that contains all of the computer system's main components.






22. Smaller than the PATA bus allows better cool down






23. Contain circuits that all allows it to 'Talk' to the MB






24. Also called Advance technology - it was a motherboard that sent PC computers booming - this was created in 1983






25. It is the smaller version of an ATX. It can be used in an ATX case - but using lower wattage for heat production.






26. A motherboard that became the default standard for many businesses to copy with permission






27. Communication network riser






28. Memory modules (DIMMs) on the motherboard.






29. Used to connect pieces of the motherboard together with this wire






30. Audio modem riser






31. Component of the chipset that controls access to the RAM - videocard - and the speeds at which the CPU can communicate with them.






32. Older form factor used for slimline desktop- style computers. Does NOT have expansion slots and uses a riser card instead of a system board. also known as daughterboard






33. The latest form factor expected to replace ATX. It has higher quality fans - is designed for better air flow - and has improved structural support for the motherboard.