ICT LESSON 5

IDE (Integrated Drive Electronics) cable

also known as PATA cable, is a parallel data cable used to connect storage devices like hard drives and optical drives to a computer’s motherboard

Integrated Drive Electronics

what does IDE stands for

SATA (Serial Advance Technology Attachment) cable

it is used to connect storage devices like hard drives and SSDs to a computer’s motherboard or SATA controller

it facilities the transfer of data between these devices and the system

VGA (Video Graphics Array) cable

is a standard connector used for computer video output

Serial Advance Technology Attachment

what does SATA stands for

Video Graphics Array

what does VGA stands for

HDMI (High-Definition Multimedia Interface) cable

it is a digital interface used to transmit high-quality video and audio signals between compatible devices

High-Definition Multimedia Interface

what does HDMI stands for

DVI (Digital Visual Interface) cable

it offers a distinctly sharper, better picture than VGA. it’s a unique connector because it can carry both digital and analog signals

Digital Visual Interface

what does DVI stands for

LAN (Local Area Network) cable

also known as ethernet cable, is primarily used to connect devices within a limited geographical area, like a home or office, enabling them to communicate and share resources

Local Area Network

what does LAN stands for

PS/2 cable

is a 6-pin mini-DIN connector used for connecting some keyboards and mice to a PC compatible computer system.

Personal System/2

what does PS/2 stands for

power cable

Integrated drive electronics

Serial advance technology attachment

Video graphics array cable

High-Definition multimedia interface cable

Digital visual interface cable

Local area network cable

PS/2 cable

Line printer cable

DVI port

Audio port

Power port

VGA port

LAN port

PS/2 port

Line printer port

High-definition multimedia interface

Universal serial bus port

USB-A, USB-B, USB-B MICRO, USB-B MICRO SUPERSPEED, USB-C, USB4, THUNDERBOLT 3&4

What are the types of universal serial bus ports

1. microphone 2. speakers 3. line in 4. side speakers 5. rear speakers 6. center/subwoofer

Parellel port/Line printer port

This is only for old model printer. It has 25 pins, it is a female port

Universal serial bus port

High speed serial interface that is used with almost all devices. It is used to connect latest model printers, pen drives, cell phones, etc. It has 4 pins

Audio port

Intended for plugging in the speaker or headset