denz Techtronics

Understanding Motherboard Functions and Components

admin_denz — Fri, 03 Sep 2010 04:00:40 +0000

Basically, computer has many different parts. Among them we can name the CPU, the brain of the computer, the hard drive, for storage, the RAM memory, which store data for quick and easy access, graphics card, for better 3D performances, sound cards, to enhance the audio experience, a networking card, so you can link your computer to others and many more.

While each of them is very important for the performance of a computer, all of them are linked together for proper functioning by one thing: the motherboard. A glossary definition for its purpose would be to provide logical and electrical connections through which the other system components communicate. Motherboards link together the various components through conductive pathways, usually made from copper, which are placed onto a non-conductive substrate. They include various connectors for those components to be inserted in or attached to.

What do you usually find on motherboards? The first thing is the socket for the CPU. The sockets are designed according to the CPUs, forming an electrical interface with them, which means that you cannot place any CPU into a particular socket. Other very important slots are the ones where the main memory is inserted. They store data for the CPU to access quickly, in order to perform the needed functions, making the system’s overall speed higher. Each new development is meant to increase the overall performance of the components.

Motherboards have an integrated chipset which serves the purpose of building an interface between the front-side bus of the CPU and the main memory and the other peripheral buses. Without this, the CPU cannot communicate with external devices. Another important component of motherboards is the Basic Input/Output System, or short BIOS. When a computer is turned on for the first time, the code run by that computer is BIOS. The function of this code is to identify and initiate other hardware components found on the system, like floppy disk drives, hard drives, or CD-ROM drives.

The clock generator of a motherboard synchronizes various components. Nearly every motherboard today includes connectors that can support devices used commonly. Among them we can name PS/2 and Universal Serial Bus connectors. Since the manufacturers of motherboards decided that they should set a standard so universally compatible hardware can be created, there were lots of improvements in the field. PCI and AMR slots can be found in almost every product, and in them we can insert networking cards, audio cards, modems and other components specially designed for these slots. Another connector found on a motherboard is the power connector. This receives the electrical power form the PSU and it is distributed among the components so they can function properly.

importance of college education today

admin_denz — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:11:32 +0000

Nowadays, the number of jobs that require a college degree or where a college education is an advantage is increasing. Gone are the days of having lots of jobs available for those without a college education.

Most employers prefer candidates that are degree holders especially for those high paying jobs. Why is this so? Well, it is the fact that going to college enables a person to expand their knowledge and skills. They can clearly express their thoughts in speech and in writing and they can grasp abstract concepts and theories. Also, they were able to increase their understanding of the world and your community. So, it is understandable that employers would prefer them as compared to those without college education.

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ways to improve the speed and performance of her PC

admin_denz — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 14:05:15 +0000

Wifey’s sister has been asking for ways to improve the speed and performance of her PC. Well, the best way I can think of is to buy memory. Of course that is after cleaning up her computer from unused files. Actually, I already told her that one before, but she did not listen. I guess it has something to do with money or she doesn’t know which one to buy.

Well, this is what I did to wifey’s computer since she loves to download stuff and play games. It may not be the fastest computer, but it improves the speed and performance of her PC. So, I already consider it a success.

documentary about Pirate Bay managed to get funding

admin_denz — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:55:51 +0000

The upcoming documentary about the Pirate Bay managed to get the funding it needed for a professional editing studio in just three days, with the help of the Pirate Bay and its users. The Pirate Bay – Away from Keyboard is a documentary which aims to depict the story of the people behind the site, its three founders. Filmmaker Simon Klose has been working on this project for the past two years and has traveled around the world to cover the story.

So far, he has amassed over 200 hours of footage which must now be shrunk to at least 100 times less. Being that this is such a complicated story, the task of editing the footage is not trivial, which is why the filmmaker wanted to hire a professional editor. Of course, professional help is costly, so Klose chose Kickstarter as a funding platform. Kickstarter enables fans, users and everyone else to contribute to the funding of an album, a movie or even a startup.

But Klose also got some help from the Pirate Bay itself, which promoted the project on the homepage and asked ‘pirates’ to contribute. Klose estimated he would need at least $25,000 and gave it a month for the sum to be raised. In just three days though, Pirate Bay fans had already donated enough. And the money kept on coming, now, with 25 days to go from the initial period, the film has raised over $35,000.

The movie is still some time from completion, especially since the fate of the Pirate Bay or its founders is still uncertain. The appeal in the Pirate Bay case will start in about a month’s time. Depending on how it all plays out, The Pirate Bay – Away from Keyboard is at least a year away from premiering.

invest and protect wealth

admin_denz — Thu, 02 Sep 2010 13:45:17 +0000

As time goes by, we have been hearing great deal of gold stories both good and bad. Well, this is not surprising since as time pass by many people are seeing the value of gold as an investment product. This leads to sprawling of gold dealers across the web.

People buy gold bullion or coins in an effort to invest and protect their wealth. But, with the number of untrusted dealers, we hear several horror stories. That’s why United States Gold Bureau is here to help. They can help educate people and recommend products so they can buy gold and other precious metals with confidence and avoid the nightmare stories you may have heard about doing business with unprofessional and unreliable sources.

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