COMPUTER HARDWARE COMPONENTS FUNCTIONS
WHAT IS A COMPUTER SYSTEM UNIT
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[CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
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TRUE
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FALSE
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Either A or B
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None of the above
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Detailed explanation-1: -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.
Detailed explanation-2: -A hardware interface used to connect a mouse or keyboard to a computer via a 6-pin Mini-DIN plug and socket. Introduced on IBM’s PS/2 desktop PC in 1987, the port was later used by all non-IBM PCs, first on laptops, then on desktops. Subsequently, PS/2 connections were replaced with USB.
Detailed explanation-3: -However, all computers have one or more USB ports. If you have a mouse with a PS/2 cable, a simple PS/2-to-USB adapter can be purchased. Below is a picture of a PS/2-to-USB adapter. If you need a PS/2-to-USB adapter for a keyboard or mouse, we suggest getting a PS/2-to-USB converter with mouse and keyboard connections.
Detailed explanation-4: -Connect a PS/2 compatible USB Keyboard to a computer through a PS/2 port. The GC46FMKEY USB Keyboard to PS/2 Adapter features a USB-A female connector and a 6-Din (PS/2) male port, allowing you to connect a USB keyboard to a computer through a PS/2 port.