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Parts of A Computer1

The document outlines the essential components of a computer system, including the system unit, hard disk drive, and various input/output devices such as monitors, printers, and keyboards. It describes the functions of each component, such as data storage, processing, and user interaction. Additionally, it highlights the importance of devices like modems for internet connectivity and the role of RAM and ROM chips in data management.

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Parts of A Computer1

The document outlines the essential components of a computer system, including the system unit, hard disk drive, and various input/output devices such as monitors, printers, and keyboards. It describes the functions of each component, such as data storage, processing, and user interaction. Additionally, it highlights the importance of devices like modems for internet connectivity and the role of RAM and ROM chips in data management.

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Parts of a 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.

Hard disk drive

Your computer stores information on a hard disk—a rigid platter or stack of platters with a magnetic
surface.

CD and DVD drives

Nearly all computers today come equipped with a CD or DVD drive, usually located on the front of the
system unit.

CD drives use lasers to read (retrieve) data from a CD; many CD drives can also write (record) data onto
CDs.

Power supply unit

The power supply regulates the amount of power used by the different electronic components inside
the computer.

Motherboard

The motherboard houses the CPU chip, main memory chips, and expansion slots into which other circuit
boards can be inserted for the expansion of the computer system.

RAM chips

Temporarily hold data and instructions that will be needed shortly by the central processing unit.

ROM chips

Contain programs that are built into the computer at manufacture. Contain special instructions including
those that execute when you turn on the computer.

Floppy disk drive

Floppy disk drives store information on floppy disks, also called floppies or diskettes.

Compared to CDs and DVDs, floppy disks can store only a small amount of data. Floppy disks also
retrieve information more slowly and are more prone to damage. For these reasons, floppy disk drives
are less popular than they used to be, although some computers still include them.
Monitor

A monitor displays information in visual form, using text and graphics. The portion of the monitor that
displays the information is called the screen. There are two basic types of monitors: CRT (cathode ray
tube) monitors and the newer LCD (liquid crystal display) monitors.

Printer

A printer transfers data from a computer onto paper. You don't need a printer to use your computer,
but having one allows you to print e-mail, cards, invitations, announcements, and other material. Many
people also like being able to print their own photos at home.

Speakers

Speakers are used to play sound. Speakers 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.

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.

Mouse

A mouse is a small device used to point to and select items on your computer screen. Many mice also
have a wheel between the two buttons, which allows you to scroll smoothly through screens of
information.

Keyboard

A keyboard is used mainly for typing text into your computer. You can also use your keyboard to
perform many of the same tasks you can perform with a mouse.

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