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The document discusses several key components of computer systems: 1) The hard drive stores data and programs permanently, while RAM provides temporary storage. 2) Other important components include the power supply, graphics card, motherboard, processor, ports, cables, and BIOS which controls startup hardware functions. 3) Components like the heat sink, fans, and power supply ensure the computer does not overheat and can run reliably.

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Systemunitcomponents 110217032152 Phpapp01 PDF

The document discusses several key components of computer systems: 1) The hard drive stores data and programs permanently, while RAM provides temporary storage. 2) Other important components include the power supply, graphics card, motherboard, processor, ports, cables, and BIOS which controls startup hardware functions. 3) Components like the heat sink, fans, and power supply ensure the computer does not overheat and can run reliably.

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Computer Systems

 A Hard drive is device for digital data;


it can store work and others things off
your computer on it, the bigger the
hard drive is the more memory the
computer can store. The Hard disk is
connected to the motherboard. The
hard disk is the permanent store of
data, a typical hard disk drive two
electronic motors and an actuator that
writes and reads the hard disk.
 The Heat sink is a Cooling device
Heat sink that installed in the computer to
stop it from getting overheated;
heat sinks are also used in air
conditioning units and are a
important device in a computer.
 The power supply to a computer
is its main source of power and it
crucial for the computer to run
unless it can run off its own
battery life e.g. a laptop. If a
computers power supply is cut
then the system will turn off and
work will be lost if not saved.
 The Graphics Card generates output
images to a display, different cards offer
different added functions for example
some allow video capture or TV output.
Most computers don’t have graphics but
have their own onboard graphics.
 It connects to the motherboard by
ISA,MCA,VLB,PCI,AGP,PCI-X,PCI Express
and more.
 It connects to the display output via
VGA,HDMI,S-video and more.
 Random Access Memory is a form of
computer data storage, it is temporary
storage. the RAM disc loses its data
when the computer shuts down because
its volatile. The Ram connects to the
motherboard into the RAM slots, as a
CPU loads a program from the hard disk
code and data are loaded into the RAM.
 A port is an interface between are
computer to another computer or
peripheral devices, a mainly used port
is the USB port its is used to connect
many devices to the computer.
 Ports allow the user to connect things
to the
 pc
 The processor is the part of
the computer which
processes or deals with the
data and processes in the
system.
 The Processor is the heart
of a computer
 The processor carries out
instructions from the
computer program.
 The Motherboard is the
main printed circuit board
in the computer.
 It has many sockets into
which the CPU, memory
(RAM and ROM), cards
(sound, graphics, network
interface etc) and
peripheral devices are
connected.
 The Motherboard is
essential as a means of
connecting all of the
computer's parts together.
 Extra boards, called
'daughter boards' can be
plugged into the
motherboard.
 Cables are essential in
computer systems there are
many different types made
from different materials. The
mains power lead is designed
to send power to the system
 A USB lead allows users to
connect devices to the
computer
 A VGA can allow a user to
connect a graphics card to the
output monitor or screen.
 A network car allows data to be
transferred between the computer and
network.
 A network card has its own unique 48 bit
code called a MAC address.
 There are also wireless network cards
which work the same way as a normal
network card, but it uses wireless
technology.
 The BIOS runs as part of the start up
sequence when you switch on your
computer. The BIOS contains all the
code required to control the hardware
e.g. keyboard, monitor, mouse.
 The BIOS is stored separately from the
hard disk on a ROM chip. This means
that if the computer crashes, the BIOS
data is protected.

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