Chapter 2 : Hardware Installation
Hardware Installation
4K Displays
Ultra HD, or 4K screen resolution, is the latest standard of display technology, typically having
a screen resolution of approximately 4,000 pixels, 4 times the pixel count of standard HD
displays. The availability of 4K resolution displays continues to
improve, although they typically demand a much higher price
premium than standard HD displays. HDMI 1.4 and DisplayPort
1.2 standards natively support 4K resolution display connectivity, although, some processor platforms may require a discrete
graphics card to support smooth 4K video playback.
Connecting the Audio Cables
Many PC audio speakers, especially multi channel setups, will
require several audio cables to be connected to the motherboard
back panel. In this case, it is recommended that you follow the
instruction manual supplied by the manufacturer for guidance –
usually following the color-coding of the cables as a general rule.
In many cases however, where only a single stereo channel audio
is required, the green audio jack is the one used. If a microphone
is also connected, it will usually use the pink audio jack.
Connecting the PC Power Cable
The final step is to connect the PC power cable to the power
supply installed in your PC. This is very straight forward, as all
PCs use the same three prong power cable to connect to the
main power source. However, you should note that the power
supply will also have an ‘On/Off’ switch. Of course, this should
be in the ‘On’ or ‘1’ position before you press the power
button on the front of the PC.
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