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Computer Hardware: Lecture # 2 by Awais Khyzer

This document provides an overview of computer hardware components. It discusses the five main components of a computer system: hardware, programs, information, people, and procedures. The hardware component includes input devices like keyboards and mice, the central processing unit (CPU) or processor, output devices like monitors and printers, and secondary storage devices like hard disks that store data externally. Various computer parts are explained such as the microprocessor, system board, primary storage, and peripheral devices. Video links are also provided for additional learning.

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Computer Hardware: Lecture # 2 by Awais Khyzer

This document provides an overview of computer hardware components. It discusses the five main components of a computer system: hardware, programs, information, people, and procedures. The hardware component includes input devices like keyboards and mice, the central processing unit (CPU) or processor, output devices like monitors and printers, and secondary storage devices like hard disks that store data externally. Various computer parts are explained such as the microprocessor, system board, primary storage, and peripheral devices. Video links are also provided for additional learning.

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COMPUTER HARDWARE

Lecture # 2
by
Awais Khyzer
ESSENTIALS OF COMPUTING

Computing: is any activity that uses computers to manage,


process, and communicate information. It includes development
of both hardware and software.

Computer: An electronic system that can be instructed to accept,


process, store, and present date and information.

Computer System: A computer and all the hardware


interconnected with it.
5 COMPONENTS OF
COMPUTER SYSTEM
 Hardware
 Programs
 Information
 People
 Procedures
HARDWARE

Hardware (computer hardware or devices):


The computer and its associated equipment.
• Input devices
• Processors
• Output devices
• Secondary storage devices
INPUT DEVICES

Input: The data or information entered into a


computer or the process of entering data or
information into the computer for processing,
storage and retrieval, or transmission.
• Keyboard
• Mouse
• Image scanners
• Bar code scanners
• Microphones
PROCESSOR

Processor/Central Processing Unit (CPU): A set of


electronic circuits that perform the computer’s
processing actions.

Microprocessor: The smallest type of processor, with


all of the processing capabilities of the control unit
and ALU located on a single chip.

Chip: A collection of electronic components in a very


small, self-contained package.
PROCESSOR

System Board (Mother Board): The system unit in a microcomputer,


located on a board mounted on the bottom of a computer base.
The Motherboard itself is a printed circuit board that allows the
CPU, RAM, and all other computer hardware components to
communicate with each other.

Primary Storage (Main Memory): Storage within the computer


itself. Primary memory holds data only temporarily, as the
computer executes instructions. it can be directly accessed
by the central processing unit. E.g ROM & RAM.
OUTPUT DEVICES

Output: The results of input followed by data processing


and providing meaningful information or returned by the
computer, either directly to the person using the system or
to secondary storage.
• Printer
• Monitor
• Speakers
• Headphones
SECONDARY STORAGE DEVICES (IMP)

Secondary Storage (Auxiliary Storage): A storage medium


that is external to the computer, but that can be read by
the computer; a way of storing data and information
outside the computer itself.
• Floppy Disk
• Zip Disks
• Hard Disks
• Optical Disks (CD/DVD)
PERIPHERAL (EXTERNAL) DEVICES (IMP)
A peripheral device is defined as a computer device, such as a
keyboard or printer, that is not part of the essential computer (i.e.,
the memory and microprocessor). These auxiliary devices are
intended to be connected to the computer and used.
• External peripherals; include mouse, keyboard, printer, monitor,
external Zip drive or scanner
• Internal peripherals; include CD-ROM drive, CD-R drive or
internal modem (router).
• Today's new devices, such as tablets, smartphones
and wearable computing devices are considered
peripherals as they can be connected and used
on a computer system.
VIDEO LINKS
• Video links are a mandatory part of your course.
• Don’t ignore them watch carefully and make notes.

• Explanation of Computer Hardware.


• https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zRb0flJbn9Y
THANK YOU

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