LO1: Describe PC and Laptop Fundamentals

Table of Contents

1. LO1: Describe PC and Laptop Fundamentals
2. Computer Components
3. Installing the components
4. Processor
5. Memory
6. IDE Drives
   1. IDE Cable
   2. IDE Connections
7. Other Components
8. Resource Requirements
9. Storage Devices
10. Peripheral Devices
11. Mobile Phones
12. Cabling and Connectors
13. Optimising Performance

IDE Cable

The above diagram shows a typical IDE hard drive cable and how it should be fitted. Note that the pin 1 of the cable is identified by the red (usually) colour and that the cable identifies which connector should be used for master/slave. This is used if you set the drives to be identified as master or slave by the connector used, known as cable select. Note the notch on the connectors; this is used to ensure that the connector is inserted correctly. If the cable you have does not have any notches, make sure that pin 1 is nearest the power connector. For each of the drives you will set jumpers to denote master, slave or cable select.

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