Computer datasheet

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A computer datasheet (or datasheet or PC datasheet) contains specifications for a computer or for individual computer hardware components. The specifications typically include hardware compatibility requirements and basic setup details for computer drivers and BIOS.

Computer hardware manufacturers typically create datasheets for the computers they manufacture. Following are details commonly listed on computer datasheets:

Contents 1 Ports 2 Expansion bays 3 Mainboard 4 Graphics card 5 Audio card 6 See also

[edit] Ports

• IEEE 1394
• SPDIF
• PS/2 (for keyboard /mouse).
• Serial - 2x Serie
• USB
• LAN 100 Mbit/s
• Parallel

[edit] Expansion bays

• 5.25 in bays
• 3.5 in bays

[edit] Mainboard

• CPU socket
  • FSB
• Chipset
  • North bridge
  • South bridge
• Memory
  • DDR
• PCI buses and slots
• IDE: ATA-133
• Fans and temperature monitoring
• Integrated graphics controllers
• Integrated LAN controllers
• BIOS
• Form factor

[edit] Graphics card

• SVGA
• AGP
• Memory

[edit] Audio card

• Sound Blaster compatible

[edit] See also

• Personal computer
• DatasheetArchive