Computer datasheet: Difference between revisions

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:

Ports

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

Expansion bays

• 5.25 in bays
• 3.5 in bays

Mainboard

• CPU socket
  • FSB (Front side bus)
• 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

Graphics card

• SVGA
• AGP
• Memory

Audio card

• Sound Blaster compatible

See also

• Personal computer
• DatasheetArchive