Mahatma Gandhi University (MGU) 2008 Other Bachelor's Degree B.Sc(ELECTRONICS) , - exam paper

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B.Sc. (ELECTRONICS) DEGREE EXAMINATION, DECEMBER 2008

5th Semester

INTRODUCTION TO COMPUTER HARDWARE


Time: 3 Hours Maximum: 75 Hours



Answer any 5 ques.


1. (a) discuss the concept of virtual memory.

(b) explain and draw the internal block diagram of 80286.

2. (a) Compare the addressing modes of 80286 and 80386.

(b) Draw and discuss the register set of 80386.Explain a typical function of every of the registers.

3. (a) Draw and discuss the flag register of 80486.

(b) elaborate the salient features of Pentium?

4. (a) What is Expansion buses? explain their uses?

(b) discuss how memory upgradation is achieved.

5. (a) Compare IDE and SCSI controllers. discuss their installation also.

(b) elaborate the advantages of tape-back-ups?

6. (a) discuss the installation of CDROM drives.

(b) discuss the principle of operation of optical storage devices.

7. (a) discuss the principles and uses of graphical accelerators.

(b)Write a note on I/o add-ons.

8. Write short notes on :

(a) DVD

(b) Multimedia

(c) UPS


[Marks five x 15=75 marks]

Earning:   Approval pending.