A.

Power Connector

The power connector is a 3-prong male

connector which enables you to connect a power
cable to the computer Port A to obtain power
from an electrical outlet.

B. Power Supply Unit (PSU)

The power supply unit provides all the

electrical power needed by all the components of
your computer system. The visible external fan
provides adequate ventilation for the PSU by
exhausting hot air from it.
C. Mouse Port

The mouse is a pointing device that enables

you to move and select items on the screen. It is
the most commonly used pointing device. The
mouse is connected to Port C. This port is also
called a mini-DIN or PS/2 connector

D. Keyboard Port

The keyboard is one of the input devices

that allows you to enter instructions and
information into a computer.
E. USB Port - (USB) Universal Serial Bus
This port can connect up to 127
peripherals (such as mice, modems, keyboards,
etc.) all at once. It also enables hot-swapping
which is being able to connect and disconnect
peripherals without powering down the PC

F. Parallel Port (Printer Port)

The parallel port is a 25-pin female

connector (DB-25). It is an interface for
connecting external devices such as a
printers and computers that require
relatively high bandwidth. It supports bi-
directional communications..
G. Serial Port (COM Port)

This port is a 9-pin male connector

(DB-9) and enables serial communication
with a transfer rate of 1 bit. This port can be
used to connect a computer peripheral such
as a modem, mouse, etc.

H. Game Port

The game port is a 15-pin female analog

port used to connect game controllers such as
joysticks. It can also be used as
a Musical Instrument Digital Interface (MIDI)
Port for connecting a computer peripheral such
as a synthesizer and is located on the sound
card.
I. Monitor Port
The monitor is a very important computer
peripheral that displays images and text
generated by the computer. The monitor is
connected to Port I which is a 15-pin female
connector called a VGA Port. Present computers
also use a DVI port for connecting a monitor.
New monitors come with DVI and VGA ports

J. Ethernet Port (RJ-45)

The ethernet port accepts an ethernet

cable which allows you to communicate on a
network that runs Transmission Control
Protocol/Internet Protocol(TCP/IP)
K. Modem

The word 'Modem' is a contraction of

the words Modulator-Demodulator. It is
typically used to send digital data over a
phone line. The modem shown in the above
diagram is only used for dial-up internet
connections. Dial-up internet is mostly used
in remote and rural areas where broadband
is not prevalent. If you want to be able to
surf the Internet or send or receive email,
your computer system will need one.