PPT-CSCI-1305 Introduction to Computer Hardware

Introduction to Computers What is a Computer A co mp uter is a machine that manipulates data according to a list of instructions A machine is anything that makes work easier. If pos sible have one or more types of computers available to show students the hardware components found on different computer models A multimedia pro jector can be used to show students the different types of software described in the lesson Depen 1. Chapter 1:. . Information Communication Technology. Information Communication Technology. Describe . the five main components of an information system. Describe the difference between the mainframe, minicomputer, supercomputer and the personal . to Computing. Instructor:. Yong-. nian . Tang. Brookhaven National Laboratory. Working on accelerator control. 631-344-7022 (BNL Phone #). yntang@bnl.gov. tangy@sunysuffolk.edu. . 2. . to Programming. Instructor:. Yong-. nian. Tang. Brookhaven National Laboratory. Working on accelerator control. 631-344-7022 (BNL Phone #). tangy@sunysuffolk.edu. . 2. . Text Book:. . You will learn common technical specifications. Technical Specifications. As mentioned this version of this course will focus on more practical benefits than previous versions.. Rather than presenting a long list of hardware specifications and how things work for it’s own sake, the focus will be on providing some of the information you will see when actually buying a machine.. Chapter 1 – Introduction (Pgs 3 – 42). Architecture Review. SGG see a computer system as:. Hardware : CPU, Memory, I/O, . communication. . *Operating System* - The rest of the course. Applications: Programs that do stuff (. Topic 3. Shows location of the following devices on a standard ATX motherboard. Advanced Technology Extended (ATX) – computers are standardize for parts and fit. Many parts are interchangeable. Not true for laptops; designs vary. You will learn common technical specifications. Technical Specifications. As mentioned this version of this course will focus on more practical benefits than previous versions.. So rather than presenting a long list of hardware specifications and how things work for it’s own sake, the focus will be on providing some of the information you will see when actually buying a machine.. Computing Concepts. Objectives. Distinguish between . system . and . application software.. Identify the four types of computers and the four types of . microcomputers. .. Describe computer hardware including the . CS105, UMass Boston. Lecture: Yang Mu. 3/13/2014. 1. Computer History. 3/13/2014. 2. 'Harvard Mk I' and Colossus -1943. 3/13/2014. Portion of the Harvard-IBM Mark 1, left side. Right side. Input/Output. . Chapter 2 Operating Systems Structures. Dr. Frank . Li. Review: What does an Operating System do?. Coordinator. :. Manages all resources. Settles conflicting requests for resources. Prevent errors and improper use of the computer. Lesson Objectives. To . understand the basic hardware of computers, and how they are made up. To be able to compare performance of computers with price. Computer Hardware. Computer hardware is the physical components that make up the computer. This includes. S201David GoldschmidtEmail goldschmidtgmailcomOffice Amos Eaton 115Office hours Mon 930-1100AMTue 1100AM-1230PMThu 200-300PMKonstantin KuzminEmail kuzmik2rpieduOffice Amos Eaton 112Office hours TBDGra 1 Computer Communications - CSCI 551 Copyright William C Chengsimple modela discrete event simulator2ns-2 the network simulator Computer Communications - CSCI 551 Copyright William C Chengwired wire