USB & PSU
when did USB begin
1996
what is the main board
The mian printed circuit board(PCB)connecting all components(CPU,RAM,GPU,etc)
What dose USB stand for?
Universal Serial Bus
How many watts do i need for my specific PC build both high end and a basic
High end builds can need 850w+,while basic one might use 300-500w
The first and second motherboard part?
CPU socket and RAM slots
what dose PSU sand for?
power supply unit
How do you know a motherboard is good use?
shows no physical damage (like swollen capacitors), has robust power delivery (VRMs) for stability, supports the features you need (PCIe Gen 5, ample USB/SATA), and ideally offers debugging LEDs or Q-codes to help troubleshoot issues
How do we use USB?
plug it into a USB port on your computer, wait for it to be recognized, and then use it like any other folder to copy or move files
What dose the W,V, and the A stand for?
Watts, volts, and amps
The third and fourth motherboard part?
power connectors and chipset
When was the first power supply unit created
What are the main three parts of the motherboard?
The three main functional areas of a motherboard are the CPU socket,RAM slots, nad expansion slots(PCIe)
How much data can a USB hold?
USB flash drives can hold storage from a few gigabytes(GB)to several terabytes (TB)
Solve this problem: A 12V DC light bulb draws 2 Amps.
12V X 2A = 24W
The fifth and sixth motherboard part?
BIOS/UEFI chip & CMOS battery and the expansion slots(PCIe/PCI)
What a different name for USB
Different names for a USB flash drive include thumb drive,pen drive,jump drive,memory stick,flash drive,and data stick
When was the first motherboard invented?
1981
When was the first USB sold
1999-2000
A 120V outlet supply a device drawing 2 Amps.How much power(watts) does it use?
120V x 2A=240W
The seventh and eighth motherboard part?
SATA connectors and I/O ports
What a different name for PSU
A different name for PSA{power supply unit}depends on context,but common synonyms include Power sources,power pack,AC Adapter,Power converter,or switch-mode power supply(SMPS)
Who created the first motherboard
Patty McHugh
What dose a USB plug in to
A USB connects to a USB port, Which is a rectangular or oval socket found on computer, laptops,TVs, power adapters,and many devices
A device uses 300W and draws 2.5A what is the voltage?
300W/2.5A=120V
What is the ninth and tenth part?
Heat sinks/cooling fan and front panel connectors