Hardware Unit
Name: Mrs. Julie BufordCourse and Grade Level: 8th Grade KeyboardingSoftware Selected: Powerpoint
Graphic by: www.simplepc.com Hardware UnitBy the end of this unit, you will be
able to:
Identify major computer parts and what they do
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Quick MenuDo you know what parts make a computer work?
CPUCentral Processing Unit
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BRAIN OF THE
COMPUTER
Runs Your Programs
RAM (Random Access Memory)
Short Term MemoryWhat you see on the computer stored there64 MB or more
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ROM•Permanent memory for data that stays the same
BIOS• Type of ROM• Basic Input/output system• Makes sure chips, hard drives, ports
and CPU work together
Virtual Memory• Place on hard disk that stores data
as it goes in and out of RAM
Motherboard
• Graphic by: www.techwarelabs.com/.../4beav_board.jpg All parts connected to
Routes paths Of
Computer Parts
Power supply
• Powers Everything• Regulates electric current
Hard DriveLong Term Memory
Programs stored here
Settings stored here
10 Gigabyte or more of memory
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Operating System
• Software that lets user work with computer
• Examples include: Windows 2000, Windows XP, and Vista
ModemConnects you to the Internet
What is the Cost?
DSL, Cable, Dialup
DSL-over phone line
Cable-uses the cable like on your Cable TV•
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Video CardMakes video
programs faster*Translates image information so it can be shown on monitor
Need32 MB or More
Video intensive programs
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Why do we need to know this?
Careers
Buying a computer
Fixing a computer
Buying a Computer
Technology changes fastResearch the InternetKnow what you will be using the computer for
Sources:
• Tyson, Jeff. "How PCs Work." 05 June 2001. HowStuffWorks.com. <http://computer.howstuffworks.com/pc.htm> 19 October 2009.
End Products of this Unit
Internet Worksheet
Notes Page
Powerpoint Self Check Quiz
Hardware Test
Let’s get startedAnd have some fun!!!
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