Which connector on the back of a computer is used to attach a mouse to a modern PC system RJ 45?
Lesson 4: Buttons and Ports on a Computer Show
/en/computerbasics/basic-parts-of-a-computer/content/ IntroductionTake a look at the front and back of your computer case and count the number of buttons, ports, and slots you see. Now look at your monitor and count any you find there. You probably counted at least 10, and maybe a lot more. Each computer is different, so the buttons, ports, and sockets will vary from computer to computer. However, there are certain ones you can expect to find on most desktop computers. Learning how these ports are used will help whenever you need to connect something to your computer, like a new printer, keyboard, or mouse. Watch the video below to learn about the buttons, ports, and slots on a desktop computer. Looking for the old version of this video? You can still view it here. Front of a computer caseClick the buttons in the interactive below to become familiar with the front of a computer. Back of a computer caseThe back of a computer case has connection ports that are made to fit specific devices. The placement will vary from computer to computer, and many companies have their own special connectors for specific devices. Some of the ports may be color coded to help you determine which port is used with a particular device. Click the buttons in the interactive below to become familiar with the back of a computer. Other types of portsThere are many other types of ports, such as FireWire, Thunderbolt, and HDMI. If your computer has ports you don't recognize, you should consult your manual for more information. Now you try it! Practice connecting the cables with the interactive game below. Peripherals you can use with your computerThe most basic computer setup usually includes the computer case, monitor, keyboard, and mouse, but you can plug many different types of devices into the extra ports on your computer. These devices are called peripherals. Let's take a look at some of the most common ones.
/en/computerbasics/inside-a-computer/content/ Which connector on the back of computer is used to attach a mouse to a modern PC system?A mouse is most commonly attached to a computer using a USB connector.
Which type of connector is commonly used for keyboards and mice?The PS/2 port is a 6-pin mini-DIN connector used for connecting keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system. Its name comes from the IBM Personal System/2 series of personal computers, with which it was introduced in 1987.
What is a D shaped connector with 25 pins called?The DB25 connector is an analog socket, with 25 pins, from the D-Subminiatures (D-Sub) connector family. The prefix “D” represents the D-shape of the connector shell. The DB25 connector is mainly used in serial and parallel ports, allowing asynchronous data transmission according to the RS-232 standard (RS-232C).
Which of the following is a video port that enable you to connect your computer to a monitor?At a minimum, your monitor should have an HDMI port to easily connect your monitor to your PC or laptop. But if you have specific needs, like those outlined above, you should also consider monitors with DVI, DisplayPort, or USB-C ports as well.
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