What is a device driver and what is the role of motherboard drivers when you update a motherboard or install a new motherboard?

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Device drivers are small programs stored on the hard drive and installed in Windows that tell Windows how to communicate with a specific hardware device such as a printer, network port on the motherboard, or scanner. The CD that comes bundled with the motherboard contains a user guide and drivers for its onboard components, and these drivers need to be installed in Windows. You can initially install the drivers from CD, and you can also update the drivers by downloading them from the motherboard manufacturer's web site.

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A) The components that serve the input, output, and storage functions are called peripheral devices. B) The CPU is housed on the motherboard. C) Peripherals are only connected to a computer through a USB port. D) Computers perform four tasks: input, processing, output, and storage.

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A(n) ________ allows you to compose, send, and receive e-mail messages

A) e-mail server B) mail client C) host server D) message server

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Merging cells in a row at the top of the table is often done to create a(n) ____.

A. table heading B. information row C. title row D. caption row

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What modern encryption technology is especially useful for protecting data stored on laptops?

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