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Tech Support 110 – Unit 1 – Assignment #2 – Motherboard Back Panel Identification   20pts

Working individually or in groups of two, complete the following assignment. Using the image below of the Back Panel of the Motherboard, identify what each connector and/or port is called, and describe what it does and/or connects to.


Student Name:

Joseph D’Ettore

Skyler Cole



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Port/Connector Name

What does it do/connect to?

1.

PS/2 port

It connects to old mice and keyboards

2.

Usb

Connects to most things such as usbs mice keyboards and other such things

3.

VGA Port

Connects to standard definition monitors

4.

DVI

Connects to older monitors

5.

SPDIF optical digital audio port

S/PDIF (Sony/Philips Digital Interface) is a type of digital audio interconnect used in consumer audio equipment to output audio over reasonably short distances. The signal is transmitted over either a coaxial cable with RCA connectors or a fibre optic cable with TOSLINK connectors.

6.

HDMI

Connects to high definition monitors/TVs up to 8k

7.

Display port

Display port is better for higher resolution and framerates

8.

E-Sata

eSATA is a SATA connector accessible from outside the computer, to provide a signal (but not power) connection for external storage devices. eSATAp combines the functionality of an eSATA and a USB port, and a source of power in a single connector.
like usb but no one uses it

9.

Ethernet

Direct connection to the internet is fast and also can connect directly to the router

10.

Surround sound/ audio ports

Transfers audio to and from computer/tv

BONUS: Describe what all six connectors under number 10 do:

Blue line in

Lime line out and Front speakers

Pink Mic in

Orange Center/Subwoofer

Black rear speakers

Grey side speakers