introduction to computer components
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Introduction To
Computer Components
A collaboration by:Tahina Westbrook
Joseph Stewart
Computers
The superhighway into the future…
“What is a computer?*A computer is an electronic device that manipulates information or data. Once entered, it has the ability to store, retrieve and process this data typically in a binary form of 0’s and 1’s.
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Step 1Power Up
Step 2Start Boot Program
Step 3Power-on Self Test
Step 4Identify
Peripheral Devices
Step 5Load
Operating System
Step 6Check
Configuration and
customization
So what happens when you power on your computer?
When you push the power button on your computer that was previously powered off, several things begin to happen. First the ROM circuitry receives power then your computer begins a series of steps
called the boot process by executing the bootstrap program.
The boot process contains a sequence of events that occurs between the time that you turn on your computer and the time it is ready for your commands.
Central Processing Unit The Brain of the computer…
Within the brain, the arithmetic logic unit (ALU), performs simple arithmetic and logical operations while the control unit (CU), manages the various components of the computer by reading and interpreting
instructions from memory and transforming them into a series of signals to activate other parts of the computer.
The number of bits that a CPU can process at one time is called…
Word size
The most important parts of a CPU are tucked away inside a case which allows the computer to display things on the screen.
• CPU• RAM• Motherboard• Hard Drives• Peripherals• CD/DVD Drives
CPU
Registers
RAM
Cache
All of the items listed are different types of memory storage that can be located in a computer.
The relationship between them all are quite simple. If a CPU calls for a new instruction or data and the cache memory is full, the system overwrites cache memory by the amount needed to store the new instructions. If the information cannot be located in
cache memory, the computer searches for them in RAM. If the information cannot be located in RAM, the computer searches the
hard drive.
A computer system is made up of four components; output, input, storage and a processor with each having a specific purpose.
Output ⇨⇦ Input
⇦ Storage
⇩ Processor
Input Devices Output Devices
Input devices are whatever is typed, submitted or even transmitted to a computer system.
Output devices are the ending results produced by a computer.
Mouse
Microphones
Scanners
Keyboards
Computer Monitors
Speakers
Printers
Headphones
Storage Devices Processors
Storage devices are the areas in which data is left on a permanent basis when not immediately in use.
Processors are the brain of the computer where the thinking is executed. Its primary function is to process data at extremely fast rates.
DVDsFloppy Disks
Hard Drives
Cassettes
AMD Processor
ARM Processor
Neotion Processor
Intel Processor
Combo Input-Output Devices
USB Thumb
Drives
Fax Machines
Touch ScreensHeadsets
Floppy DisksCD-R RW
Drives
These devices not only can accept information but also have the capability of outputting
information.
What components are essential to the operation of a computer?
Computer
The System
Unit
Keyboard
Mouse
Printer
Hard Disk Drive
Optical Drive
Other Storage
Sound System
Display System
Network & Internet
Access
Fetch
Decode
Execute
What is an instruction set and how are they executed?
Increment Pointer
1. Getting the instructions
2. Translating the instructions
3. Performing the action specified by
the instructions
4. Going to the next instruction
An instruction set is a collection of pre-programmed activities such as addition, subtraction, counting, etc. with each corresponding to a sequence of 0’s and 1’s.
A system bus transfers data between components inside or between a computer. It is circuitry that transports data to and from the microprocessor.
What is a System Bus???
Types of Busses
Data Bus:These buses carry data from one unit
to the other in both directions.
Address Bus:These buses carry addresses given
by the CPU from one unit to the other unit.
Control Bus:These buses carry control signal from
the ALU to memory and from the memory to the ALU.
Lets review…1. A Printer is an input, output or combo device?
2. The shoe process contains a sequence of events that occurs between the time that you turn on your computer and the time it is ready for your commands. True or False?
3. Which arrangement is correct for an instruction set to be executed.
a) fetch, execute, decode, increment pointerb) execute, decode, fetch, increment pointerc) fetch, decode, execute, increment pointer
4. What is the brain of a computer called?
Answer key:• output• false• fetch, decode, execute, increment pointer• CPU (Central Processing Unit)