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Identify Hardware Components: Assessment 1 Rachel Salley Capella University IT-FPX3280: Hardware and Operating Sys. Admin Prof. Hilda Lawal October 11, 2023
Identify Each Hardware Component 1. Power Supply 2. Video Card 3. Sound Card 4. Modem 5. Motherboard 6. Optical (DVD/CD) drive 7. Hard Drive 8. Floppy Disk Drive 9. RAM 10. CPU 11. BIOS
How To Interact With 4 Hardware Components A modem , short for modulator-demodulator, is a hardware component that facilitates communication between a computer or other digital devices and the internet or other remote networks. Its main function involves converting digital data from a computer into analog signals for transmission over analog communication lines like telephone lines and then converting incoming analog signals back into digital data for the receiving device. Modems are also used in various other communication applications, such as fax machines. You typically interact with a modem hardware component by first, ensuring that your modem is physically connected to your computer and a phone line or another appropriate network connection. Once connected to your computer, to solidify connection, you would need to ensure all appropriate drivers are configured. You would then use communication software (such as a web browser or terminal software) that can interact with the modem. Once connected, data can be transmitted to and from the computer through the modem. A video card , alternatively referred to as a graphics card or GPU (Graphics Processing Unit), is a computer hardware component tasked with the rendering of images and videos. It is a crucial component for gaming, video editing, graphic design, and other visually intensive tasks. When interacting, you want to first install the video card physically into a compatible PCI Express slot on your computer's motherboard. Once installed, you can access your computer's display settings to configure resolution, refresh rate, and multiple monitor setups. You can adjust these settings according to your monitor's specifications and personal preferences. The power supply unit (PSU) in a computer is a critical hardware component that provides electrical power to the other components. It converts electrical energy from an outlet into a usable form for the computer. The PSU ensures a stable and consistent power supply,
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