PPT-Introduction to Computer Hardware

CS105 UMass Boston Lecture Yang Mu 3132014 1 Computer History 3132014 2 Harvard Mk I and Colossus 1943 3132014 Portion of the HarvardIBM Mark 1 left side Right side InputOutput. 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 Unit 1: Getting Started. What is a network??. A group of two or more computers that are linked together.. Network Interface Card (NIC), basic network software and a path of communication. Eg. ) The Internet. 3.4. Add to the video showing how you can test the reassembled computer system for functionality. This will be to test that the newly installed hardware components work without problems. . P5. Task: 3.5 suggest possible solutions to resolve hardware functionality issues. . 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 . Software: . computer . instructions or.  data. Anything that can be stored electronically is software, in contrast to storage devices and display devices which are called hardware.. Example: . Sam King. Browser m. otivation. Browsers most commonly used application . today. Browsers are an application platform. Email, banking, investing, shopping, television, and more!. Browsers are plagued with vulnerabilities. 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. P. ersonal . C. omputer made of. Computer: . A Device that:. Accepts information. Processes information. Stores information. Produces information. Only 1 item in front of you is a Computer! Do you know which item that is?. Computer Applications A. Hardware defined. Physical parts of a computer. Four main components of hardware. Input devices. Processing unit. Output devices. Storage devices. Input Devices. Transport data into the computer. Extended Learning Module A. Overview. Overview and History. Binary and Digital Communications. Hardware. CPU, Memory, Storage Devices, Input Devices, Output Devices. Software. Operating Systems, Application Software, Programming Languages . What you need to learn:. What is computer hardware?. Hardware v Software. Hardware. This is the physical parts of the computer which you can touch, for example monitors, keyboard, printers, wiring etc.. In computing, an . input device.  is any peripheral (piece of computer hardware equipment) used to provide data and control signals to an information processing system such as a computer or other information appliance.. A+ Guide to Hardware: Managing, Maintaining, and Troubleshooting, Sixth Edition Chapter 2 Working Inside a Computer Objectives Learn how to take a computer apart and put it back together Learn about the methods and devices for keeping a system cool Serena, Ann & Nicole. Hardware. Computer hardware refers to the . physical . parts . that . make up . a . computer.. Input Devices. . An input device is a piece of hardware that provides data to the computer to be interpreted. .