Dapdap High School Computer System Servicing - 10 Lesson 2 Computer System Unit

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Dapdap High School

Computer System Servicing - 10

LESSON 2
Computer System Unit

A system unit is the part of a computer


that houses the primary devices that perform
operations and produce results for complex
calculations. It includes the motherboard, CPU,
RAM and other components, as well as the
case in which these devices are housed. This
unit performs the majority of the functions that a
computer is required to do.
The term system unit is generally used
to differentiate between the computer itself and
its peripheral devices, such as the keyboard,
mouse and monitor. A system unit is also
known as a chassis or a tower in layman's terms.
What’s Inside the System Unit?
1. Central Processing Unit – The processor is the main “brain” or “heart” of a computer system. It
performs all of the instructions and calculations that are needed and manages the flow of
information through a computer.
2. Motherboard – The main circuit board of a computer. It contains all the circuits and components that
run the computer.
3. Hard Drive – Also known as hard drive, is a magnetic storage device that is installed inside the
computer. The hard drive is used as permanent storage for data.
4. Optical Drive – An optical drive is a device that uses lasers to read data on the optical media. There
are three types of optical drives: Compact Disc (CD), Digital Versatile Disc (DVD) and Blu-ray Disc
(BD).
5. Random Access Memory – It is a form of computer data storage which stores frequently used
program instructions to increase the general speed of a system. RAM is volatile, meaning it holds
data only when the power is on. When the power is off, RAM's contents are lost.
6. Read Only Memory – ROM is another form of computer data storage but it is non-volatile, meaning
it holds data even when the power is ON or OFF. ROM is used for the BIOS which tells the
computer how to start.
7. Power Supply - The power supply unit (PSU) converts the mains alternating current to different
direct currents voltages required by the computer components. It supplies power to various
components within the system unit and above all, to the attached peripherals.
8. Computer Fan - A fan is another component found inside the computer system unit. Its main work is
cooling the components. It is designed to draw cooler air into the computer system case and drive
out the warm air.
9. Adapter or Expansion Cards – An adapter card is used to add extra functionality to a computer such
as enhanced video performance via a graphics card. Examples: Graphics or Video Card, Audio
Card, NIC or Network Interface Card, Wireless NIC, and TV-tuner Card.
System Unit’s Back Panel
A. PS/2 Ports - The PS/2 port is a 6-pin mini-DIN connector used for connecting keyboards and mice
to a PC compatible computer system. Its name comes from the IBM Personal System/2 series of
personal computers,
B. VGA Ports - – Stands for Video Graphics Array, this unique three-row, 15-pin connector is where
the monitor connects to the system unit.
C. USB Ports - Universal Serial Bus (USB) ports are general-purpose connectors found on newer PCs.
D. Audio Jacks - These are used to connect speakers, microphones, and other audio devices.
E. RJ-45 NIC Port - It is sometimes referred to as an Ethernet connector. It connects your PC to other
PC’s in a Local Area Network.
F. Serial Port – These 9-pin connectors is one of the oldest and most universal port found in the back
of a PC. Before the introduction of USB in the mid 1990s, serial ports where heavily used.
G. Parallel Port – Virtually as old as the serial port, the 25–pin parallel port has been updated a number
of times over the years. Despite the growing prominence of USB, parallel ports remain a popular
means for connecting printers.
H. Power Input – It is where you plug in the PC’s electrical power cord.

Activity Sheet # 2

I. Match the term in Column A with the phrase in Column B which defines the term. Write the letter of the
correct answer on the space provided.

A B

_____ 1. System Unit

_____ 2. Hard Drive A. It is used to add extra functionality to a computer.

_____ 3.RAM B. It is the part of a computer that houses the primary


devices that perform operations and produce results
_____ 4. ROM for complex calculations.
_____ 5. CPU C. It contains all the circuits and components that run
_____ 6. Optical Drive the computer.

_____ 7. Fan D. It is designed to draw cooler air into the computer


system case and drive out the warm air.
_____ 8. Motherboard
E. It is a device that uses lasers to read data on the
_____ 9. Power Supply optical media.
_____ 10. Adapter Card F. It is used as permanent storage for data.
_____ 11. Power Input G. It is used for the BIOS which tells the computer how
to start.
_____ 12. VGA Port
H. It is a form of computer data storage which stores
_____ 13. Audio jacks
frequently used program instructions to increase the
_____ 14. Serial Port general speed of a system.

_____ 15. NIC Port I. It supplies power to various components within the
system unit

J. It is considered as the brain of the computer.

K. It is where you plug in the PC’s electrical power


cord.

L. These 9-pin connectors is one of the oldest and


most universal port found in the back of a PC.

M. It is sometimes referred to as an Ethernet


Prepared by:
connector.

N. These are used to connect speakers, microphones,


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and other audio devices.
Teacher I

Checked by: O. A 15-pin connector is where the monitor connects


to the system unit.
CONSUELO N. RONQUILLO
HT – VI - TLE

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