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Computer ports and its functions
PORTS ALLOW USER TO?
A. Allows user to upgrade processor
B. Allows user to communicate to other devices
C. Allows users to connect to storage
only
D. Allows users to receive data
Port is defined as…
- a physical docking
point using which an
external device can be
connected to the
computer. A port let
users plug in outside
peripherals, such as
monitors, scanners,
What are Connectors?
A connector is any
connector used
within computers or
to connect
computers to
networks, printers
or other devices.
DIFFERENT TYPES OF PORTS
SERIAL PORT
Intended for serial type mouse and older
camera
9-pin port.
Parallel Port
Also called as printer port. This is only
for old model printer. It has 25 pins. It is
a female port.
PS/2 Port - Simple, 6-pin, low-
speed serial
connections
commonly
dedicated to a
keyboard and
mouse.
Keyboard -
VGA (Video Graphic Array)
Port
Used to
connect
monitors. It
has 15 pins
and it is a
female port.
USB (Universal Serial Bus) Port -
High speed serial
interface that is
used with almost all
devices. It is used to
connect latest
model printers, pen
drives, cell phones
AUDIO PORT -
Intended for plugging in
the speaker or headset.
Light blue - Connect external
devices
Lime - Connect speakers
Pink - Connect a microphone
Ethernet Port -
• Used to connect a computer to a
network.
• Known as RJ45
• HDMI (High-Definition
Multimedia Interface) port –
•Connect LED
•Used to
transmit
audio and
video
Power Port -
Intended for power cord.
Steps in Connecting Peripherals of a PC
STEP 1 : Attach the monitor cable to the
video port
STEP 2 : Secure the cable by tightening the
screws on the connector
STEP 3 : Plug the keyboard cable into the
PS/2 keyboard port
STEP 4 : Plug the mouse cable into the PS/2
mouse port
STEP 5 : Plug the USB cable into a USB port
