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Computer System Servicing: Important Notes

1. The document provides an overview of different types of computers including supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, microcomputers, and mobile devices. 2. It describes supercomputers as the most powerful type used for scientific computations, and mainframe computers as used for processing large transaction systems. 3. The document also outlines the basic parts of a desktop computer including the CPU, motherboard, cooling system, case, drives, fans, and power supply.

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Computer System Servicing: Important Notes

1. The document provides an overview of different types of computers including supercomputers, mainframe computers, minicomputers, microcomputers, and mobile devices. 2. It describes supercomputers as the most powerful type used for scientific computations, and mainframe computers as used for processing large transaction systems. 3. The document also outlines the basic parts of a desktop computer including the CPU, motherboard, cooling system, case, drives, fans, and power supply.

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COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING

Quarter/School Year: 1st Quarter / 2018-2019


Name: _____________________________________ Teacher: MR. NELVIN C. EMPLEO
Section: ____________________________________ LESSON NUMBER 2

IMPORTANT NOTES: COMPUTER


• Computer is an advanced electronic device that takes raw data as input from the
The term computer is user and processes these data under the control of set of instructions (called
derived from the Latin
term ‘COMPUTARE’
program) and gives the result (output) and saves output for the future use.
which means to • An electronic machine that can store and work with large amounts of information.
to calculate or program • A device that can store, retrieve, and process data
mable machine.
TYPES OF COMPUTER
5 TYPES OF
COMPUTER SUPERCOMPUTER
Supercomputers • The Biggest most expensive type of Computer which can process trillions of
Mainframe Computers
instructions per second.
Minicomputers
Microcomputers
• It is at the frontline mainly in terms of their processing abilities
Mobile Devices • Mainly used for scientific and engineering computations.
• it houses 35 thousand cores in its Unit.
PETA FLOPS a unit of • Its main purpose is to Compute different type of tasks under the ff:
computing speed equal to a) quantum mechanics,
one thousand million b) weather forecasting,
million (1015) floating- c) climate research,
point operations per d) oil and gas exploration,
second. e) molecular modeling
f) biological macromolecules, polymers, and crystals),
TRANSACTION
PROCESSING
g) and physical simulations
SYSTEMS consist of • IBM Blue Gene – a supercomputer created by the IBM Company
computer hardware and • A Computer architecture project designed to produce several next-generation
software hosting supercomputers, and also designed to reach operating speeds in the petaflops
a transaction-oriented range.
application that performs
the routine transactions MAINFRAME COMPUTERS
necessary to conduct • have the capacity to process millions of instructions in seconds.
business. • Commonly used for transaction processing SYSTEMS.
• Its main purpose is to Compute different type of tasks under the ff:
a) sales order entry,
b) airline reservations,
c) payroll, employee records,
d) manufacturing,
e) and shipping.
(TOP) IBM BLUE GENE • International Business Machines Z9 Mainframe Computers – A mainframe
(BOTTOM) IBM Z9 Computer computer created by the IBM Company.
(LOWER
BOTTOM) Inside the IBM Z9
MINICOMPUTERS
• Similar to a mainframe but is smaller in size and processing capability
• It accomplishes slightly less in work and has lower performance than a
Mainframe computer.
• PDP-7 (Program Data Processor) – Is an example of a Minicomputer.It
is produced by Digital Equipment Corporation as part of the PDP series.
Introduced in 1964.

MICROCOMPUTERS
• Type of computer that is designed for a personal use.
• designed for regular use at a single location on or near a desk or table due to
its size and power requirements.
• TYPES OF MICROCOMPUTERS.
a) Full Sized - Full-sized desktops are characterized by separate display
and processing components.
IMPORTANT NOTES:
FROM TOP TO BOTTOM:
b) All in One - An all-in-one desktop computer integrates the system's
CPU, MOTHERBOARD, internal components into the same case as the display
LIQUID COOLING SYTEM, c) Compact - Compact desktops are reduced in physical proportions
CHASSIS/SYSTEM CASE,
OPTICAL DISK DRIVES, compared to full-sized desktops.
HARD DISK DRIVE, d) Home Theater - These desktops are connected to home
SYSTEM FAN, FLOPPY entertainment systems and typically used for amusement purpose.
DISK DRIVE, POWER
SUPPLY UNIT. They come with high definition display, video graphics, surround
sound and TV tuner systems to compliment typical PC features.

MOBILE DEVICES
• Possesses lower performance and processing compatibilities than
microcomputers.
• Laptops, tablets and smartphones

PARTS OF A DESKTOP COMPUTER

CPU
• A device that handles and executes all the data and instructions that the
computer receives.
• A device that tells the whole system what to do and which task needs to be
prioritized
• AMD or INTEL

MOTHERBOARD
• It is the main printed circuit board which holds the components of the
computer
• Supplies power and provides ways for components to communicate with
each other.

LIQUID/ WATER COOLING SYSTEM


• A temperature regulator that uses a special kind of liquid and radiator to
rapidly decrease the temperature of the components.
• Helps extend the lifespan of the components.

CHASSIS/ SYSTEM CASE


• The enclosure that houses the CPU and the interior components of a
computer
• It also has expansion slots, spare drive bays and spaces for other
components

OPTICAL DISK DRIVES


• discs and Blu-ray discs

HARD DISK DRIVE


• a device that holds the data and the operating system.
• a drive that spins 7200 rpm
• you can either use an IDE cable (PATA) or a SATA cable

CASE COOLING FAN/ SYSTEM FAN


• a temperature regulating device that disperses excess heat inside the
system unit which also helps to yield optimal performance or out of the
system

FLOPPY DISK DRIVE


• a device that is already obsolete and outdated
• some government and seasoned companies still use this.

POWER SUPPLY UNIT


• a device that converts ac power from the electrical socket to the appropriate
power before distributing it to the system components via power cables.

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