Computer Hardware and Assembly

Study Notes

The speaker, Jose Miel, introduces himself and his project on the flexibility of assembly and installation of controllers and peripheral devices.
The project is guided by Licenciado Profe Alejandro Román Chávez, who teaches about the assembly and maintenance of a computer.
The assembly of a computer involves placing all its parts correctly to ensure efficient functioning.
Hardware refers to the physical and tangible components of a computer, such as the mouse, keyboard, and monitor.
Peripheral devices are categorized into three types: input devices (e.g., mouse, keyboard), output devices (e.g., monitor, printer), and storage devices (e.g., hard disk, USB drive).
Input devices introduce data and signals from the external environment to the computer, while output devices produce information from the computer to the external environment.
Storage devices store data for later use by the CPU.
The processor (CPU) is the brain of the computer, performing calculations and executing software instructions.
The motherboard, also known as the mainboard, is the primary circuit board of the system, connecting all hardware components.
The power supply provides electrical energy to all components of the system.
RAM (Random Access Memory) is a type of memory that temporarily stores data for the CPU to access.
There are different types of RAM, including SIMM (Single In-Line Memory Module), DIMM (Dual In-Line Memory Module), and RIMM (Rambus In-Line Memory Module).
The hard disk is a type of storage device that stores permanent information, such as the operating system and software.
There are five types of hard disks: PATA (Parallel ATA), SATA (Serial ATA), SCSI (Small Computer System Interface), SAS (Serial Attached SCSI), and SSD (Solid-State Drive).
The processor has undergone several generations, including the 8086, 80186, 80286, 80386, 80486, and Pentium.
Each generation has introduced improvements in processing speed, memory management, and instruction execution.
The 8086 processor was introduced in 1978 and was a 16-bit processor, while the 80186 processor was a reduced version of the 8086.
The 80286 processor was introduced in 1982 and was faster than the 8086, with improved memory management.
The 80386 processor was introduced in 1985 and was a 32-bit processor, with improved software capabilities and memory management.
The 80486 processor was introduced in 1989 and was a faster version of the 80386, with improved power management.
The Pentium processor was introduced in 1993 and was a 64-bit processor, with improved processing speed and prediction capabilities.
Hard disks have evolved from PATA to SATA, SCSI, SAS, and SSD, with improvements in data transfer rates and storage capacities.
SSDs (Solid-State Drives) are the latest technology in hard disks, using flash memory to store data permanently.
SSDs have several advantages, including faster data access, lower latency, and lower power consumption.

Description

This quiz covers the basics of computer hardware, including the assembly and installation of controllers and peripheral devices. Learn about the different types of RAM, hard disks, and processors, and how they work together to create a functional computer system.