Computer Hardware

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  1. 2. Power Connector 15-pin connector for SATA drives.
  2. 5. 20/24-pin main power cable for the motherboard.
  3. 9. Fast, non-volatile storage with no moving parts.
  4. 10. High-speed memory (L1, L2, L3) located on or near the CPU.
  5. 13. (Field Replaceable Unit): Parts that can be replaced by a technician, such as RAM, hard drives, or power supplies.
  6. 14. Converts AC power from the wall to DC power for components.
  7. 15. Digital interfaces for connecting monitors.
  8. 20. Smaller RAM modules used in laptops.
  9. 21. Volatile memory used as a temporary workspace for the processor.
  10. 22. The connector on the motherboard that houses the CPU (e.g., LGA, PGA).
  11. 23. Common interface for connecting hard drives and optical drives.
  12. 25. (Power-On Self-Test): Diagnostic test run by BIOS/UEFI at startup.
  13. 26. Modern replacement for BIOS with better security and faster boot times.
  14. 27. Driver: Software that allows the operating system to communicate with hardware.
  15. 30. A traditional magnetic storage device with spinning platters.
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  1. 1. High-speed interface (often using USB-C connector) for external peripherals.
  2. 3. & Tools
  3. 4. A battery backup device that protects against power outages.
  4. 6. Technology for combining multiple drives for performance or redundancy (RAID 0, 1, 5, 10).
  5. 7. Factor Correction Circuitry in a PSU that improves efficiency.
  6. 8. Hardware allowing a computer to connect to a network.
  7. 11. The "brain" of the computer, performing calculations and executing instructions.
  8. 12. Connector 4-pin connector used for older peripherals and fans.
  9. 16. A module containing RAM chips, used in desktops.
  10. 17. Northbridge (manages high-speed components like RAM/video) and Southbridge (manages slower I/O).
  11. 18. Reversible connector supporting data, power, and video.
  12. 19. Firmware on a ROM chip that initializes hardware during booting.
  13. 24. Codes: Audible signals from the motherboard indicating hardware failures during POST.
  14. 28. (Electrostatic Discharge): The release of static electricity that can damage components; managed with straps or mats.
  15. 29. Interface designed specifically for high-speed SSDs (often M.2 form factor).
  16. 31. Standard connector for Ethernet networking cables.