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CHAPTER 1:
INTRODUCTION
Tower Model
Desktop Model
Notebook Computer
Laptop Computer
Hand-held computer
Palmtop
PDA
It is a collection of
computer programsand related
datathat provides the
instructions for telling a
computerwhat to do and how to
do it.
Computer Software
BLOCK DIAGRAM
Memory Management
Resource Management
Input/output Management
File Management
User Management
Task Management
It is called acomputer
chassis,cabinet,box,tower,
enclosure,housing,system
unitor simplycase) is the
enclosure that contains most of
the components of acomputer.
Computer Case
It is used to convert AC
(Alternating Current) to DC
(Direct Current).
Power Supply
Power Supply
OTHER CONNECTORS
SPIKES
SURGES
SAGS
BROWNOUTS
BLACKOUTS
CHAPTER 3
incorporates control
functions that send instruction
to the various devices, and
operation functions that
perform calculations according
to instructions contained within
programs.
TYPES OF CPUs
Clock Frequency
It is a cyclical signal that is used
to coordinate the timing of
operations, either within the
CPU or with outside devices.
Clock
This indicates the number of
signals per second.
Clock Frequency
BUS width
a path used to exchange data between
devices.
BUS
This indicates the number signal lines
that make up the bus, and its indicated
in bit units.
BUS WIDTH
refers to a bus that is used to exchange
data inside the CPU.
INTERNAL BUS
connects the CPU with various devices
and is also called a FSB (Front Side Bus).
EXTERNAL BUS
CPU Socket
It is a mechanical component that
provides mechanical and
electrical connections between a
microprocessorand a
printed circuit board(PCB).
CPU SOCKET