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Introduction to

Hardware
Hardware Software
computer’s physical Set of Instructions that directs
components the hardware to accomplish a task
Processing
CPU

Input Devices Output Devices

Storage
Keyboard Permanent Temp.
Mouse
Monitor Printer

RAM
HDD
Power Supply
I/O Ports
Binary System
ON OFF
ENIAC
Vacuum Tubes
0 1 2 3
Binary System 0/1
OFF ON

0 1
Transistor
0 1 01
01100110000110100110010 0

0 1 bit
01010110 Byte
00000011
PC HARDWARE COMPONENTS
Each hardware input, output, or storage device
requires these elements to operate:
• A method for the CPU to communicate with the
device.
• Software to instruct and control the device.
• Electricity to power the device.
HARDWARE USED FOR INPUT AND
OUTPUT

104 Keys
HARDWARE USED FOR INPUT AND
OUTPUT

Ergonomic Keyboard
HARDWARE USED FOR INPUT AND
OUTPUT
Mechanical Mouse Optical Mouse
HARDWARE USED FOR INPUT AND
OUTPUT
Monitor | Screen Printer

Soft Copy Hard Copy


HARDWARE INSIDE THE COMPUTER
CASE
Power Supply

CPU
RAM

Motherboard

HDD
THE MOTHERBOARD
THE PROCESSOR
STORAGE DEVICES
▪Primary Storage Devices or Memory
▪Secondary Storage Devices(HDD, CD, Etc.)
HDD

CPU
DATA

RAM
Form Factors
Form Factor
Size
Shape
Major Features
Using a matching form factor for the motherboard, power
supply, and case assures you that:
TYPES OF FORM FACTORS

AT
ATX
MicroATX
BTX
Motherboard AT
Motherboard ATX
Motherboard MICROATX
Motherboard BTX
ATX Vs. BTX
TYPES OF COMPUTER CASES
Cases for personal computers and notebooks
fall into three major categories:
❑Desktop Cases
❑Tower Cases
❑Notebook Cases

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