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Grade 9 BTT - Hardware Notes
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Hardware and Software Hardware is any part of the computer system you can see Software is a set of electronic instructions (programs) that tell a computer what to do Application: made by others so you can do specific things Operating System: made by others to control the operation of computers Data: what you have made
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont How Computers Work: They collect, process, store and output information Input: devices that let you put data into the computer; keyboard & mouse Process: the computer chip that controls all the work done by the devices Store: keep information for a long time; hard drive, floppies, CD-ROM Output: devices that show what was processed: printers & monitors Devices = Hardware
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont A typical computer system Computer Case (Chassis): contains all the major parts and the connects for other parts Monitor: shows text and graphics (soft copy) Printer: shows text and graphics on paper (hard copy) Keyboard: allows user-entered commands to be placed in the computer (QWERTY) Mouse: hand-held device to pick and move screen objects like text and graphics Modem: allows communication to other computers through the phone lines
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Parts Found Inside Computer Case Power Supply: also called “transformer”; converts from AC to DC changes household electricity into form that computer can use (115v to 12v or 5v) has a fan to cool the parts needs power cord Hard Drive: large, built-in storage area keeps operating system files, application files and data files files stored magnetically
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Parts Found Inside Computer Case Motherboard: large flat plate where all parts connect to contains Central Processing Unit (CPU or microprocessor) which controls all the activities of the computer system contains different integrated circuits (chips) which help the CPU - especially RAM chips that help increase the CPU’s memory has expansion slots where other devices can be attached via expansion cards; eg. Video expansion card fits into an expansion slot then the monitor cable fits into the expansion card
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Parts Found Inside Computer Case Floppy Drive: stores/retrieves data to/from floppy diskettes for easy transportation of small data files stores data magnetically CD-ROM Drive: stores large amounts of information stores data by laser light reflected from small holes Tape Drive: also called “zip”drives used for backing up data daily Drive Bays: the place where all the drives are put into
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Parts Found Inside Computer Case Ports: connectors at the back of the case where devices are plugged in Parallel 25 holes (female) connects printers or external tape drives called LPT1 and LPT2 Serial either 9 or 25 pins (male) connects mouse or modem called COM1 and COM2
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Parts Found Inside Computer Case Other Ports: Monitor Keyboard Game USB (Universal Serial Bus): new; many devices can be connected using this one port; on new iMACs Network: connects computer to other computers or other devices to share information Other Parts: Sound Card Joy stick for games Modem
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont CPUs - Microprocessors Functions: process instructions perform calculations manage the flow of data through the whole computer system performs millions of calculations per second uses switches (transistors) to turn circuits ON or OFF uses electricity (either there or not there) to make the calculations
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Microprocessor Specifications Made by Intel, AMD, Cyrix and Motorola (MACs) Generations: newer ones can process more data faster; Intel 80486; Pentium (80586); Pentium Pro (80686); MMX technology to improve multimedia Speed is important; measured in megahertz (MHz) Inserted into motherboard: if upgrading to a faster one, make sure the motherboard can handle the faster speed Many come with their own fans to cool them down
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Memory Cache and Analogy Internal Cache (on CPU): first place to look for data; very fast; primary (L1) cache External Cache (on motherboard): SRAM; slower than L1; secondary (L2) cache RAM (Random Access Memory): slower than others; constantly being updated; deleted when powered OFF Look for documents on your desk Look for documents in your desk drawer Look for documents in a filing cabinet
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Operating Systems Software that controls the overall activity of a computer The operating system needs the hardware and the hardware needs to software - both can be upgraded though FUNCTIONS: controls the devices and lets the devices interact lets application programs run manages the files: sort, copy, delete, view, make folders etc.
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Prepared by: C. Novak - Ridgemont Operating Systems What are some names of Operating Systems?
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