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5. The Processor Think of the processor as the brain of the computer. The processor speed is an indicator of how fast the brain can make things happen.

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7. The Network Card provides the connection from the computer to the Network and Internet. Network Card

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9. SIMMS CHIP System Internal Memory Module The SIMMS chips are what provide the computers instant memory or Random Access Memory (RAM). This allows the computer to complete procedures without requiring any moving parts.

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11. Hard Disk Drive The HDD is comparable to the computers stomach. It is the main storage device. It holds all the software and most of the created data files. The larger the capacity of the hard drive … the more programs you can load on to the computer.

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13. CD-ROM DRIVE This the Compact Disk Read Only Memory storage device. Music and program data files can be stored and accessed from this device. The faster the CD-ROM Drive spins, the faster the information can be processed and accessed. This speed is noted by the X- factor… 55X speed is fast!

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15. CD-ROM KEY Use a large heavy duty paperclip and bend it into this shape. If the CD Drive loses power or is unable to open, this little tool could help push the door open. Insert the point into the little hole on the front of the CD door and push. The door will open enough to pull it the rest of the way.

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17. Multi-media Sound Card This card fits into the side board that connects to the mother board. It provides the interface with the speakers, microphone, and audio input to your PC.

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19. Processor Fan The processor fan is located on the mother board and positioned to blow air across the processor. This keeps the hot running Pentium processors from over heating.

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21. 3 ½” Floppy Disk Drive This is a storage and input device. It holds the 3 ½” diskette and allows information to be copied to and from the computer.

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23. Power Supply This box splits off the power to all components of the computer. The power cord from the wall is plugged into this box.

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25. Mother Board The mother board is a printed circuit card. It holds the transistors and chips that guide the computing process of the computer. It also holds and powers the memory chips, processor, and component cards.

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27. CMOS Battery Computer Memory Operating System Battery This little quarter-sized lithium battery holds the time, date, and configuration of the computer. When the computer is powered on the system checks to make sure that all the components are working.

28. All the components, tool kit, and computer case are shown here.

29. Can you identify each of the components? On a piece of paper name as many as you can and tell what each does.

30. Component List

31. 1.Sound Card 2.Network Card 3.Processor 4.CD-ROM Drive 5.Simms Memory Chip 6.3 ½” Disk Drive 7.CD-ROM Key 8.Hard Drive 9.Processor Fan 10.Power Supply Answer Key