COMPUTER HARDWARE
MOTHERBOARDS AND EXPANSION CARDS
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Printer
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Internal hard disk drive
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Mouse
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Power supply
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Detailed explanation-1: -Ports are slots on the motherboard into which a cable of external device is plugged in. Examples of external devices attached via ports are the mouse, keyboard, monitor, microphone, speakers, etc.
Detailed explanation-2: -Mouse and Pointing Devices Current mice and pointing devices use the USB 1.1 or USB 2.0 port, but older models used the 6-pin PS/2 (mini-DIN), serial (COM) ports, or 8-pin bus mouse port. Some mice sold at retail work with either the USB port or the PS/2 port and include a PS/2 adapter.
Detailed explanation-3: -USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port Most desktop computers have several USB ports. These can be used to connect almost any type of device, including mice, keyboards, printers, and digital cameras. They will often appear on the front and back of the computer.
Detailed explanation-4: -The motherboard also has external connectors for devices such as keyboards mice and printers.
Detailed explanation-5: -The PS/2 (Personal System/2) port, also called the mouse port or keyboard port, was developed by IBM. It is used to connect a computer mouse or keyboard to an IBM compatible computer.