COMPUTER HARDWARE
MOTHERBOARDS AND EXPANSION CARDS
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Question
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15 pin connector
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7 pin connector
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4 pin connector
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USB connector
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Detailed explanation-1: -The SATA 15-pin power supply connector is one of the standard peripheral power connectors in computers. It’s the standard connector for all SATA-based hard drives and optical drives. SATA power cables protrude from the power supply unit and are meant to reside only inside the computer case.
Detailed explanation-2: -SATA (Serial AT Attachment) is a computer bus interface that connects host bus adapters to mass storage devices such as hard disk drives, optical drives, and solid-state drives.
Detailed explanation-3: -The most typical connectors are the mini-USB and micro-USB to communicate the hard disk with the computer. We must distinguish between those based on the USB 2.0 standard and the USB 3.0 standard and later.
Detailed explanation-4: -Original ATX power supplies connect to the motherboard with a 20-pin connector. Newer ATX 12V 2.0 power supplies connect with a 24-pin connector.
Detailed explanation-5: -A technician must determine why a computer is overheating. Which of the following may be the cause? A computer can overheat because a fan is not working. Proper cooling is vital to the lifespan and performance of the processor.