Aim: To identify the front panel indicators and switches and rear side connector in a computer system.
Components/Tools : Computer with front, real panel connection, CD drive, USB, audio,
Parallel port (LPT parallel port):
As shown in the diagram parallel port with 25-pins can be used to connect a parallel port printer. Previously dot matrix, ink jet, bubble jet printers etc were connected to parallel port. Nowadays-parallel port is used to connect Dot-Matrix printers.
Serial port:
As shown in the diagram serial ports with 9-pins protruding outwards
can be used to connect modem but it can also be used for connecting mouse,
provided serial port mouse is available.
VGA Port:
VGA port which has 15-pins is used to connect a monitor.
Two 6-pin PS/2 ports are there, one is violet to which keyboard is
connected and other is Light green to which mouse is connected
Connecting a USB device to a computer is simple — you find the USB
connector on the back of your machine and plug the USB connector into it. USB
pots are used to connect to Injket printers, Web Cams, Scanners etc.
Ethernet Port:
Ethernet port is used to connect a computer on network through RJ-45
connector.
Game Port:
Game Port is used to connect joystick, which is usually used in video games Three more ports are available for multimedia connections. Green port is used connect speakers, blue port is used to connect headphones and light Orange is used to connect microphone.