Csc134 Computer & Information Processing Chapter 2: The System Unit
Csc134 Computer & Information Processing Chapter 2: The System Unit
INFORMATION PROCESSING
CHAPTER 2: THE SYSTEM
UNIT
Ms Fatin Shaj Ahmad Jamal
Subject Outlines
Week Lecture Activity
1 Introduction
2 Introduction cont’
3 The System Unit Assignment 1
4 Input and Output
5 Secondary Storage
6 System Software Assignment 2
7 Application Software
8 Test 1
9 Internet and Web
10 Communications and Networking
11 Privacy, security, Ethics and Ergonomic Assignment 3
12 Exercises
13 Test 2
14 Revision
Chapter Outline
• Electronic Data and Instructions
• System board
• Microprocessor
• Memory
• System Clock
• Expansion Slot and Cards
• Bus Lines
• Ports and Cables
• Power supply
System Unit
• Also known as system chassis
• A container that houses most of the electronic components that
make up a computer system.
Electronic Data and Instructions
• Decimal system: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9.
• Binary system: 0 and 1 called a bit.
• Hexadecimal system: 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 A B C D E F
• Eight bits are called a byte
Character Encoding
■ Virtual Memory
– Dividing a program between memory and storage enabling the system to run
very large programs
■ Memory is expressed in bytes
ROM
■ Read-only memory (ROM)
– Information stored by the manufacturer
– Non-volatile and cannot be changed
■ CPU can read, or retrieve data and programs in ROM but the computer cannot
change ROM
■ Contain special instructions
– Start the computer
– Access memory
– Handle keyboard input
Flash Memory
■ Flash memory combines of the features of:
– RAM, it can be updated
– ROM, it is non-volatile
– Contains startup information
■ BIOS (basic input/output system)
■ Amount of RAM
■ Type of keyboard, mouse, and secondary storage devices connected