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The document provides an overview of computer systems, detailing components such as hardware, software, and various types of computers and peripherals. It covers essential parts like the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and different input/output devices, as well as tools for servicing computers. Additionally, it discusses storage options, including hard drives, USB flash drives, and cloud storage solutions.

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The document provides an overview of computer systems, detailing components such as hardware, software, and various types of computers and peripherals. It covers essential parts like the motherboard, CPU, RAM, and different input/output devices, as well as tools for servicing computers. Additionally, it discusses storage options, including hard drives, USB flash drives, and cloud storage solutions.

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COMPUTER SYSTEM SERVICING

Quarter # – Semester #

MODULE 1 – Quick Summary


COMPUTER - is a device that manipulates "data." It can store, retrieve, and process data.

Two essential parts of a computer:


• HARDWARE - any part of your computer with a physical structure (Tangible).
• SOFTWARE- is any set of instructions program that a computer uses. (Ex. excel,
mobile legends, Microsoft Word)

Different types of computer:


• Laptop
• Server

Other types of computers:


• Tablet Computer • Mobile Phone
• Smart TV • Smart Watch
• Game Console • VR Headset

Two main styles of pc:


• Pc (presented in 1981)
• Mac (presented in 1984)

Basic components of a desktop computer:


• SYSTEM UNIT - the core of a computer system because it has the core (acts as the
brain) and memory.
• MOUSE - It is an input device to interact with items on your computer screen.
• MONITOR - It is an output device that displays video images and text.

Different types of monitor:


• CRT (cathode ray tube)
• LCD (liquid crystal display)
• Quantum dot LED (Light emitting diode)
• OLED (Organic light emitting diode)
• LED (Light emitting diode)

KEYBOARD - is an input device that use to enter information into your computer.
SPEAKER - is an output device used to play sound.
PRINTER - It is an output device that takes the data stored on a computer or other device and
generates a printed copy of it.
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Different types of printer:


• 3D Printer • Dot Matrix
• All in one Printer • Inkjet Printer
• Laser Printer

INTERNAL HARDWARE
• MOTHERBOARD - serves as the central backbone of the computer because some
essential parts are attached to It (processor, memory)
• Central Processing Unit (CPU) - serves as the brain because the CPU processes the
instructions of a computer.
• APU (accelerated processing unit) - it has the ability to boost the processing ability.
• RAM (Random access memory) - is used to store and retrieve data but is volatile
since it needs power to keep the data.

Main types of memory:

• SIMM (Single in-line memory module)


• DIMM (Dual in-line memory module)
• SDRAM DIMM (Synchronous dynamic random-access memory Dual in-line memory
module) RDRAM (Rambus dynamic random-access memory)
• DDR SDRAM (Double data rate SDRAM)

• HDD (Hard disk drive) - non-volatile data storage since even if you turn off your
computer the data won’t disappear.
• PSU (power supply unit) - Used to power your computer and its components.

Power supply form factors:


• Berg
• Molex
• SATA
• 24 PIN ATX (Advance technology attachment)
• 4PIN ATX
• PCI-e (peripheral component interconnect - express)
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GRAPHICS CARD - it generates a feed of output images to a display monitor.

Types of graphics cards:


• PCI (peripheral component interconnect)
• AGP (accelerated graphics port)
• PCI-e (peripheral component interconnect-express)

What’s on the card?


• DisplayPort
• HDMI (high-definition multimedia interface)
• DVI (digital visual interface)
• Analog d-sub

I/O Ports:
• Ps2 keyboard and mouse
• Serial port
• Parallel/printer port
• USB (Universal Serial bus)
• Firewire
• Audio/game port
• Ethernet port
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MODULE 2 – Quick Summary


SYSTEM INFORMATION
Shows details of your computer's hardware configuration, components, and software,
including drivers.

SYSTEM SUMMARY
Displays general information about your computer such as the computer name and
manufacturer.

Hardware Resources
Displays advanced details about your computer's hardware.

Components
Displays information about disk drives, sound devices, modems, and other components
installed on your computer.

Software Environment
Displays information about drivers, network connections, and other program-related details.

Other methods of viewing system information of a computer:


• Using DirectX diagnostic tool How to use dxdiag.exe?
Click the start button > Choose run > then type dxdiag.exe > Press enter.

• Using msinfo32.exe diagnostic tool How to use msinfo.exe?


Click the start button > Choose run > then type dxdiag.exe > Press enter.

• Using speccy It is an advanced freeware application for displaying information on a


computer. How to use Speccy?

1. Download the application in the link


2. Install your computer.
3. Run the program.
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MODULE 3 – Quick Summary


CAD/CAM- (computer-aided design) (computer-aided manufacturing)

Types of workstations:
• Cad / Cam graphics design workstations
• Gaming computer
• Audio/video editing workstations
• Virtualization workstation
• Thin client workstations
• Thick client workstations
• Home servers
• Industrial computers
• Mobile devices
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Basic tools:
• Philips head screwdriver (cross-shaped)
• Needle nose pliers
• Anti-static wrist strap
• A large working space

Other useful tools:


• Electrical tape
• Flashlights
• Second working computer
• A can of compressed air
• Proper preparation
• Dry and ventilated space

I/O connectors:
• Ps2 mouse
• LPT connector (line printer terminal)
• LAN (local area network)
• Line in
• Line out
• Microphone port
• USB 2.0 port
• USB 3.0 port
• VGA (video graphics adapter)
• DVI (digital visual interface)
• Ps2 keyboard NIC (network interface card)

SATA (Serial advanced technology attachment)


PATA (parallel advanced technology attachment)
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MODULE 5 – Quick Summary


INPUT DEVICE
an input device is any piece of computer hardware used to send data into a computer

Commonly used input devices:

1. Keyboard 4. Touch-screen enabled devices


2. Mouse 5. Scanner
3. Microphone 6. Barcode scanner

OUTPUT DEVICE
An output device is any type of computer hardware used as a medium that converts
electronically generated information into human-readable form.

Output devices:

1. Monitor 4. Printer
2. Speaker 5. Projector
3. Headphones

Two main storage


Primary: is also known as main storage or memory (RAM)
Secondary: Referred to as external memory and secondary storage (HDD).

Hard disk drive vs. Solid state drive


Meanwhile, a hard drive uses a mechanical arm with a read/write head to move around and
read information from the right location on a storage platter.

1. ODD (OPTICAL DISC DRIVE)


2. CDs - tend to be used for large files (but smaller than 1Gb) that are too big for a floppy
disc to hold such as music and general animation.
3. DVDs - are used to hold very large files (several GB) such as movie films.
4. CD ROM/DVD ROM - Applications that require the prevention of deletion of data,
accidental or otherwise.
5. CD R/DVD R - Applications which require a single ‘burning’ of data, e.g. CDs -
recording of music downloads from the internet,
6. CD RW/DVD RW - Applications that require the updating of information and the ability
to record over old data.
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USB FLASH DRIVES


Are typically removable and rewritable, much smaller than floppy ones. Storage capacities
typically range from 2 GB to 128 GB.

FLASH MEMORY CARDS


A memory card or flash memory card is a solid-state electronic flash memory data storage
device with digital cameras.

EXTERNAL/PORTABLE HARD DISKS


are fun because you can carry data everywhere and transfer information between computers.

CLOUD STORAGE
It is a networked storage model where data is not stored in the user's computer.

Two types of cloud storage: Network-attached storage (NAS)


Is file-level computer data storage connected to a computer
• Dropbox network providing data access to a heterogeneous group
• Google Drive of clients.

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