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1-1
Computer Hardware
LEARNING OBJECTIVES
After reading this INFORMATION SHEET, STUDENT(S) MUST be able to:
Identify different type and parts of computer.
Explain hardware component of a computer.
INTRODUCTION
Are you new to computers? Do you wonder what they do and why you would
want to use one? Welcome—you're in the right place. This information gives
an overview of computers: What they are, the different types of computer.
In the workplace, many people use computers to keep records, analyze data,
do research, and manage projects. At home, you can use computers to find
information, store pictures and music, track finances, play games, and
communicate with others—and those are just a few of the possibilities.
You can also use your computer to connect to the Internet, a network that
links computers around the world. Internet access is available for a monthly
fee in most urban areas, and increasingly, in less populated areas. With
Internet access, you can communicate with people all over the world and find
a vast amount of information.
If you use a desktop computer, you might already know that there isn't any
single part called the "computer." A computer is really a system of many parts
working together. The physical parts, which you can see and touch, are
collectively called hardware. (Software, on the other hand, refers to the
instructions, or programs, that tell the hardware what to do.)
The following illustration shows the most common hardware in a desktop
computer system. Your system might look a little different, but it probably
has most of these parts. A laptop computer has similar parts but combines
them into a single, notebook-sized package.
Image 1.1 From left to right, monitor, and printer are examples of hardware
2. Software is any set of instructions that tells the hardware what to do. It
is what guides the hardware and tells it how to accomplish each task.
Some examples of software are web browsers, games, and word
processors such as Microsoft Word.
Since a laptop is smaller than a desktop, it's more difficult to access the
internal components. That means you may not be able to upgrade them as
much as a desktop. However, it's usually possible to add more RAM or a
bigger hard drive.
Server
Is a computer that "serves up" information to other computers on a network
Image 1.6 From left to right, Windows Phone, iPhone, Android, and Blackberry.
Game Consoles: A game console is a specialized kind of computer that
is used for playing video games. Although they are not as fully-featured
as a desktop computer, many newer consoles, such as the Nintendo Wii,
allow you to do non-gaming tasks like browsing the internet
Image 1.7 From left to right, Nintendo Wii, PlayStation, and Xbox logos
Smart TV: Many TV Display now include applications (or apps) that let
you access various types of online content. For example, you can view
your Facebook news feed or watch streaming movies on Netflix.
PC: This type of computer began with the original IBM PC that was
Although PC can refer to an IBM PC Compatible, the term can also be used to
refer to any personal computer, including Macs.
BASIC PARTS OF COMPUTER
System Unit
The system unit is the core of a computer system. Usually it's a rectangular box
placed on or underneath your desk. Inside this box are many electronic
components that process information. The most
important of these components is the central
processing unit (CPU), or microprocessor, which acts
as the "brain" of your computer. Another
component is random access memory (RAM),
which temporarily stores information that the CPU
uses while the computer is on. The information
stored in RAM is erased when the computer is
turned off.
The differences between OLED and LED are much more substantial than an
extra vowel in their names. OLED is not just next-generation LED; it's an all-
new technology that results in different pros and cons when it comes to
performance, design, and energy consumption.
LED display are very similar to existing LCD display. The difference lies in how
the screens are lit. While traditional LCD Display use florescent backlights, LED
display use smaller, more energy-efficient LEDs. Though LED display are
slimmer than traditional LCDs, the need for backlighting still makes LED
display larger than they could be. While LED screens produce great color, the
brightness of the lights can also wash out blacks on the screen.
OLED display have elements that generate their own light and don't require an
extra lighting source. Their screens can produce vibrant colors by drawing on
electrical current, and don't need active current at all to produce a true black
color. This means thinner sets, better blacks, and lower energy consumption.
Keyboard
Keyboard is input device the main way to enter information into your computer.
But did you know you can also use your keyboard to control your computer?
Learning just a few simple keyboard commands (instructions to your computer)
can help you work more efficiently.
The keys on your keyboard can be divided into several groups based on
function:
Typing (alphanumeric) keys. These keys include the same letter,
number, punctuation, and symbol keys found on a traditional typewriter.
Control keys. These keys are used alone or in combination with other
keys to perform certain actions. The most frequently used control keys
are Ctrl, Alt, the Windows logo key , and Esc.
Function keys. The function keys are used to perform specific tasks.
They are labeled as F1, F2, F3, and so on, up to F12. The functionality of
these keys differs from program to program.
Image 1.16
Keyboard
Image
source:
Windows 7 help
file
Navigation keys. These keys are used for moving around in documents
or webpages and editing text. They include the arrow keys, Home, End,
Page Up, Page Down, Delete, and Insert.
Numeric keypad. The numeric keypad is handy for entering numbers
quickly. The keys are grouped together in a block like a conventional
calculator or adding machine.
NOTES:
Keyboard comes with three ports supported technology USB, PS2, and
Wireless.
Specialized keyboard keys require special drivers. Those specialized keys
won’t work until you install the keyboard’s bundled software.
Wireless keyboards bear no cords, making for tidy desktops. Most come in
two parts: the keyboard and a receiving unit, which plugs into your PC’s
USB part. Unfortunately, they’re battery hogs.
Speaker
Speakers are used to play sound. They can be built into the system unit or
connected with cables. Speakers allow you to listen to music and hear sound
effects from your computer.
The Modem
To connect your computer to the Internet, you need a
modem. A modem is a device that sends and receives
computer information over a telephone line or high-speed
cable. Modems are sometimes built into the system unit,
but higher-speed modems are usually separate
components.
Image 1.18 Modem
Image source: Windows 7 help file
Printer
Like most computer peripheral, printers come with their own secret vocabulary.
Image 1.19 from left to right, Inkjet Printer, Laser Printer, All in One
Printer Image source: Windows 7 help file
Kinds of Printer
Inkjet
Popular for their low price and high quality, inkjet printers (shown in figure
below) squirt ink onto a page, creating surprisingly realistic images in color
or black and white.
Laser
Laser printers might sound dangerous, but these printers) use
technology similar to their ho-hum equivalent, copy machines; they sear
images into the paper with toner. Black-and-white laser printers cost a
little more than inkjet printers; double that price for color laser printers.
Although laser printers can’t print digital photos, they’re cheaper in the
long run for general office paperwork.
Warning:
Laser printers are supposed to heat up. That’s why you shouldn’t keep dust
covers on laser printers when they’re running. If you don’t allow for plenty of air
ventilation, your laser printer might overheat. After you’re through using your
laser printer, let it cool off; then put on the dust cover to keep out lint and small
insects.
All-in-one (AIO): Popular with small offices, this type of printer combines
a laser or inkjet printer, copy machine, scanner, and a fax machine into
one compact package.
Photo Printer: Many color inkjet printers do a fair job at printing digital
photos, but photo printers contain extra colors, letting them print with
more finesse. Some photo printers print directly from your camera’s
memory card, letting you print without firing up your PC.
THE INTERNAL HARDWARE
Motherboard
Motherboard is the main circuit board within a typical desktop computer,
laptop or server. Its main functions are as follows:
To serve as a central backbone to which all other modular parts such as
CPU, RAM, and hard drives can be attached as required to create a
computer.
To accept (on many motherboards) different components (in particular
CPU and expansion cards) for the purposes of customization.
To distribute power to PC components.
To electronically co-ordinate and interface the operation of the
components.
Form factor is the specification of a motherboard – the dimensions, power
supply type, location of mounting holes, number of ports on the back panel,
etc.
SDRAM DIMM
NOTES: Usually called simply SDRAM, DIMMs ruled the computer world
through most of the ’90s.
Image 1.26
DDR SDRAM
NOTE: Pentium 4 computers that don’t use RDRAM often use DDR SDRAM
memory. However, make sure your motherboard specifically supports DDR
SDRAM before buying it. (DDR is also known as Dual Channel.)
HARD DISK
Hard drives constantly move to new technologies to pack more information into
successively smaller spaces. These words describe the storage technology built
into the drives found today and yesterday.
Common HDD Terms to Remember
IDE/ATA/PATA (Integrated Drive Electronics or Intelligent
Drive Electronics):
Today, most hard drives still use some form of IDE technology, often
referred to as ATA (ATAttachment). Because these drives use technology
called parallel, they’ve picked up the acronym PATA to describe all drives
from this old school.
UDMA, UIDE, AT-6, Fast ATA, Ultra ATA, UDMA, and more:
These subsequent flavors of IDE/ATA technology each add new
technologies and longer acronyms. The result? More speed and more
storage capacity.
SATA (Serial ATA)
The newest incarnation of the IDE/ATA drives, these offer still greater
performance. Older drives moved information to your computer through
awkward, stubby ribbon cables. SATA drives transfer their information
faster through sleek, thin cables that route through your computer’s
innards more easily.
External SATA
You guessed it, external SATA drives live outside your PC and plug into
special eSATA ports you can add to your PC.
SCSI (Small Computer Systems Interface), Fast Wide SCSI,
Ultra SCSI, WideUltra2 SCSI)
Pronounced “scuzzy,” this popular drive variety worked its way into the
hearts of power users and network administrators. Today, SATA
supersedes SCSI away from even those folks.
Speed and Space
The following terms appear on nearly every hard drive’s box to help you
find the drive with the size and speed you need:
Capacity: The amount of data the hard drive can store; the larger,
the better. When buying a new drive, look for something with 50
gigabytes (GB) or more. Always buy the biggest drive you can
possibly afford.
Access or seek time: The time your drive takes to locate stored
files, measured in milliseconds (ms). The smaller the number, the
better.
DTR (Data Transfer Rate): How fast your computer can grab
information from files after it finds them. Larger numbers are
better. Data transfer rates are broken down into burst and
sustained each described next.
Burst/sustained:. The burst rate determines the speed at which
your computer can fetch one small piece of information from your
hard drive. The sustained rate, by contrast, refers to how fast it
constantly streams data fetches a large file, for example.
Naturally, burst rates are much faster than sustained rates.
5000/7200/10000 RPM: The speed at which your hard drive’s
internal disks spin, measured in revolutions per minute (RPM).
Bigger numbers mean faster and more expensive drives. (For some
reason, techies leave out commas when discussing RPM.)
NOTES:
• When you’re purchasing a drive for everyday work or sound/video
editing, buy a very fast one. If you’re looking to simply store large amounts
of data, such as MP3s, videos, text, or similar items, save money by
buying a slower drive.
• For further information read storage devices section.
Notes:
Mini is also called berg connector.
P1 (20- wire, 24 wire) is also called 24 pin ATX power connector or
20 pin ATX power connector.
P4 connector is also called 12V 4 pin power connector.
GRAPHICS CARD
Graphics Card (also called a
video adapter, display card,
graphics card, graphics
board, display adapter or
graphics adapter) is an
expansion card which
generates a feed of output
images to a display.
Common Types of
Graphics Card
Peripheral
Component
Interconnect (PCI)
Short for Peripheral
Component
Interconnect, PCI was
introduced by Intel in
1992. The PCI bus
came in both 32-bit
(133MBps) and 64-bit
versions and was
used to attach hardware to a computer. Although commonly used
in computers from the late 1990s to the early 2000s, PCI has
since been replaced with PCI Express.
Most PCs sold before the late 1990s came with a video card in one
of their PCI slots. But today, this type of slot is not use for
graphics card however, it is use for several add on cards such as,
audio card LAN card, and other type of PCI cards.
Image 1.31 PCI Video Card
Serial Port
Serial or COM-1 port Used for External Modems and old Mice. Being
phased out on newer computers. Replaced by USB.
Image 1.39 Serial Port
FACTS:
Today, serial ports usually remain empty. Modems, their prime users,
usually live inside the computer. A handful of other gadgets cling to them,
mostly older PocketPCs, Palm Pilots, label printers, and similar nerdy
gadgets. Most high-end PCs still include a serial port, but the budget
models leave them off.
Firewire
Firewire connectors should not be confused with USB connectors, they
look almost the same. Fire Wire is used to connect external devices like
hard drives. Sometimes Fire Wire is called IEEE1394a or i-link.
Image 1.42 Firewire
A. Server
B. Software
C. Computer
D. Hardware
A. Windows
B. MAC
C. Linux
D. PC
A. Laptop
B. Desktop
C. PC
D. Server
A. Desktop
B. Laptop
C. Personal Computer
D. Server
A. Software
B. Microsoft Word
C. Hardware
D. Operating System
A. Hardware
B. C.P.U.
C. Computer
D. Laptop
1. D. Computer
2. B. Electronic Numerical Integrator and Computer
3. B. Software
4. C. Desktop computer
5. B. MAC
6. A. Laptop
7. C. Personal Computer
8. C. Hardware
9. B. C.P.U.
10. B. Server
ENUMERATION: ENUMERATE THE FOLLOWING QUERIES.
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TASK SHEET 1.1-1
Supplies/Materials : Whiteboard
Assessment Method:
Demonstration, Observation
Performance Criteria Checklist1.1-1
Grade Point
Equivalent
NO
Highest
Possible Score
CRITERIA YES
=5
Lowest
Possible Score
=0
Did the trainee…
1. Properly identified the
given parts and its
peripherals?
2. Explained the parts of
computer and its function.
3. Applied and Performed
occupational health safety
procedures
4. Performed and followed
completely the given
tasks?
Total Points
Total Items
Signature of the
Trainee/Learner
5 Excellent
4 Very Good
3 Good
2 Average
1 Poor
0 Failure