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Look at this simplified diagram of a motherboard connection:

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Intro to Computing - How Hardware Works
Look at this simplified diagram of a motherboard connection:
CPU socket -> CPU
DIMM slots -> RAM
PCIe slot -> Graphics Card
SATA port -> Storage Drive

Which component will NOT work if connected to the SATA port?
ARAM module
BOptical Drive
CSSD (SATA type)
DHard Drive
Step-by-Step Solution
Solution:

  1. Step 1: Understand SATA port function

    SATA ports connect storage devices like hard drives, SSDs, and optical drives.

  2. Step 2: Identify incompatible component

    RAM modules require DIMM slots and cannot function if connected to SATA ports.

  3. Final Answer:

    RAM module -> Option A

  4. Quick Check:

    SATA port connects storage, not RAM [OK]
Quick Trick: SATA ports only connect storage devices [OK]
Common Mistakes:
  • Thinking RAM can connect to SATA
  • Confusing SSD types (SATA vs M.2)
  • Assuming optical drives use PCIe

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