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Introduction to Computer Hardware

Introduction to Computer Hardware. Dr. Steve Broskoske Misericordia University. 3 Parts of a PC (As Seen from Outside PC). Power Supply. Motherboard (Microprocessor, cards, RAM memory). Storage Devices. 3 Parts of a PC (As Seen from Inside PC). Storage Devices. Motherboard

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Introduction to Computer Hardware

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  1. Introduction toComputer Hardware Dr. Steve Broskoske Misericordia University

  2. 3 Parts of a PC(As Seen from Outside PC) Power Supply Motherboard (Microprocessor, cards, RAM memory) Storage Devices

  3. 3 Parts of a PC(As Seen from Inside PC) Storage Devices Motherboard (Microprocessor, cards, RAM memory) Power Supply

  4. Part 1 Power Supply Notice the powerwires coming fromthe power supply. Fan on back ofpower supply. Power plug

  5. Part 2 Storage Devices • Hard drive • Floppy drive • Optical drives • CD-ROM • DVD-ROM “Ribbon” cables carry data. Connected to motherboard by data and power cables.

  6. Storage Devices Inside look at a hard drive.

  7. Part 3 Motherboard

  8. What Is on the Motherboard? • Motherboard holds: • Microprocessor (Pentium, Core 2 Duo). • Memory (RAM). • Cards (audio, video, modem, Ethernet, wireless).

  9. Items on the MotherboardMicroprocessor Old 486Size of half-dollar Modern Pentium IVSize of your hand!

  10. Items on the MotherboardMicroprocessor • “Brain” or “engine” of the PC. • Microprocessors: • Intel Pentium • Intel Core 2 Duo • AMD Athlon • Cooling fins (radiators). Some have fans.

  11. Items on the MotherboardMicroprocessors Run Hot! Heat sink sits ontop of a microprocessorto radiate heat out. Pentium mayhave its own fanto help keep it cool.

  12. Items on the MotherboardMemory (RAM) Memory module. Memory as it lookson the motherboard.

  13. Memory vs. Storage Memory (RAM) is thinking space. Data storage. vs.

  14. Items on the MotherboardMemory (RAM) • 2 or 3 slots on motherboard to hold memory. • Memory is cheap to buy. • If you have to enter your PC, you are likely to upgrade memory. Fact: Most PC’s are sold with insufficient memory.

  15. Benefits ofIncreased Memory (RAM) • Increases PC processing speed. • Allows PC to open more programs and larger files simultaneously. • Make games with heavy graphics run smoother and faster.

  16. Items on the MotherboardAdding Memory to a PC Is Easy! • Determine what your PC needs: • How much memory you can add. • What type of memory your PC is designed to hold. • Open the PC tower case. • Add the memory into the slots provided. Crucial.com

  17. Items on the MotherboardCards • Video card • Sound card • Modem card • Ethernet (networking) card • Wireless card Cards allow the PC to communicate with the outside world.

  18. Items on the MotherboardCards Cards inside PC Back of cards formback of PC.

  19. Purchasing Cables and Accessories • Cables tend to be very expensive. You can purchase cables and other accessories from this popular online store. MonoPrice.com

  20. 3 parts of a computer Power supply. Storage devices. Motherboard. Microprocessor. Memory (RAM). Cards (audio, video, modem, Ethernet, wireless). 2 types of cables Power Data Review

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