INSTALLING AND CONFIGURING PC COMPONENTS
English → English · 8 words
| English | English |
|---|---|
| antistatic bag | A packaging material containing anti-ESD shielding or dissipative materials to protect components from ESD damage |
| ESD | (electrostatic discharge) the release of a charge from a metal or plastic surface that occurs when a potential difference is formed between a charged object and an oppositely charged conductive object. This electrical discharge can damage silicon chips and computer components if they are exposed to it. |
| grounded | An equipment ground provides a safe path for electrical current to flow away in the event that a device or cable is faulty. Self-grounding removes any static potential difference between a technician's clothes and body and a device they are handling, reducing the risk of damaging the component through Electrostatic Discharge (ESD) |
| self-grounding | Manual dissipation of static buildup by touching a grounded object prior to touching any electronic equipment |
| adapter card | Circuit board providing additional functionality to the computer system (video, sound, networking, modem, and so on). An adapter card fits a slot on the PC's expansion bus and often provides port through slots cut into the back of the PC case. Different cards are designed for different slots (PCI or PCIe) |
| ATX | A standard PC case, motherboard, and power supply specification. Mini-, Micro-, and Flex-ATX specify smaller board designs. |
| blanking plate | Metal strips that cover unused adapter slots in the case so that proper air flow is maintained within the system case |
| bus | Buses are the connections between components on the motherboard and peripheral devices attached to the computer. Buses are available in industry standard formats, each with its own advantages and disadvantages. The standard functions of a bus are to provide data sharing, memory addressing, power supply, and timing. Common bus types include PCI, PCI Express, and USB. |