Drivers

Driver: software allowing hardware to properly function and communicate with the operating system - informs computer about input and output device

What does most hardware require for a device to work?

• A driver for monitors, keyboards, etc.

What devices may require drivers to be installed directly from the manufacturer’s website? Scanners, printers, and adapter cards

Plug & Play: a device that automatically works with a system by simply plugging it in

• Does not need manual installation of the driver to work

• Includes monitors, projectors, mice, keyboards, and some printers