Chapter 2

PC Assembly

Objectives

Upon completion of this chapter, you will be able to answer the following questions:

  • How do you connect the power supply?

  • How do you install the motherboard components?

  • How do you install internal drives?

  • How do you install adapter cards?

  • How do you select additional storage?

  • How do you connect computer components with appropriate cables?

Key Terms

This chapter uses the following key terms. You can find the definitions in the glossary at the end of the book.

32-bit bus

64-bit bus

adapter card

address bus

audio

buffered memory

bus

capture card

clock multiplier

clock speed

CompactFlash

data bus

digital signal processor (DSP)

drive activity LEDs

FireWire

front-side bus (FSB)

graphics card

I/O card

maximum speed ...

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