Computer Organization and CPU Functions
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What is the primary function of the Arithmetic Logic Unit (ALU)?

  • To control the operation of the CPU
  • To provide internal storage to the CPU
  • To perform the computer's data processing functions (correct)
  • To move data between the computer and its external environment
  • What is the purpose of the System Interconnection in a computer?

  • To move data between the computer and its external environment
  • To provide communication among CPU, main memory, and I/O (correct)
  • To store data
  • To control the operation of the CPU
  • What is the role of the Registers in a CPU?

  • To provide internal storage to the CPU (correct)
  • To control the operation of the CPU
  • To move data between the computer and its external environment
  • To perform the computer's data processing functions
  • What is the primary function of the I/O system in a computer?

    <p>To move data between the computer and its external environment</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the CPU interconnection or Internal bus?

    <p>To provide communication among the control unit, ALU, and registers</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Control Unit in a CPU?

    <p>To control the operation of the CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Control Unit in a computer system?

    <p>To control the flow of data and instructions</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for storing instructions and data temporarily in a computer system?

    <p>Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of a program in a computer system?

    <p>To describe a sequence of instructions to perform a task</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What connects the CPU, Memory, and Input/Output devices in a computer system?

    <p>Internal Bus</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which component is responsible for performing arithmetic and logical operations in a computer system?

    <p>ALU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Input/Output Module in a computer system?

    <p>To connect external devices to the CPU</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the role of the Registers in a computer system?

    <p>To hold data temporarily while it is being processed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the purpose of the Memory address in a computer system?

    <p>To identify the location of data in Memory</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a pipeline architecture in a processor?

    <p>Increased parallelism</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Memory Buffer Register (MBR) in a computer system?

    <p>To store data temporarily</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Which of the following is a common problem in computer systems, where the processor speed increases, but the memory speed lags behind?

    <p>Performance mismatch</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary purpose of a cache in a computer system?

    <p>To reduce the memory access time</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a multi-core processor?

    <p>Increased parallelism and improved performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Instruction Register (IR) in a computer system?

    <p>To hold the current instruction being executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main limitation of increasing the clock speed of a processor?

    <p>Power consumption</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the primary function of the Input/Output (I/O) devices in a computer system?

    <p>To provide a means of communication between the computer and the outside world</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main advantage of using a superscalar architecture in a processor?

    <p>Increased parallelism and improved performance</p> Signup and view all the answers

    What is the main purpose of the Program Counter (PC) in a computer system?

    <p>To hold the address of the next instruction to be executed</p> Signup and view all the answers

    Study Notes

    Computer System Components

    • Main Memory: stores data
    • I/O: moves data between the computer and its external environment
    • System Interconnection: provides communication among CPU, main memory, and I/O (e.g., System bus)

    CPU Structure

    • Control Unit: controls the operation of the CPU and hence the computer
    • ALU (Arithmetic Logic Unit): performs the computer's data processing functions
    • Registers: provides internal storage to the CPU
    • CPU Interconnection/Internal bus: enables communication among the control unit, ALU, and registers

    Control Unit Structure

    • Sequencing: determines the sequence of operations
    • Logic: performs logical operations
    • Registers: provides internal storage to the CPU
    • Decoders: decode instructions

    CPU Organization

    • Registers: temporary storage for data
    • ALU: performs arithmetic and logical operations
    • Control Unit: controls the operation of the CPU

    Memory

    • Address: a unique identifier for a memory location
    • Content: the data stored at a memory location

    Input/Output

    • I/O Module: controls the flow of data between the CPU and I/O devices
    • I/O Devices: peripherals such as keyboards, displays, and storage devices

    Computer Systems Hierarchy

    • A digital computer solves problems by executing instructions
    • A program: a sequence of instructions describing how to perform a task

    IAS (Instruction Address Register) Details

    • 1000 x 40-bit words: the memory capacity of the IAS
    • Set of registers: storage in the CPU
    • Memory Buffer Register (MBR), Memory Address Register (MAR), Instruction Register (IR), Instruction Buffer Register (IBR), Program Counter (PC), Accumulator (AC), Multiplier Quotient (MQ): registers used in the IAS

    Evolution of Intel Microprocessors

    • 1970s: 4004, 8008, 8080, 8086, and 8088 processors
    • 1980s: 80286, 80386, 486, and Pentium processors
    • 1990s: Pentium Pro, Pentium II, and Pentium III processors
    • Key features: clock speed, bus width, number of transistors, addressable memory, and virtual memory

    Pentium Evolution

    • 8080: first general-purpose microprocessor
    • 8086: 16-bit, introduced instruction cache and prefetch
    • 80286: 16 MB memory addressable
    • 80386: 32-bit, supported multitasking
    • Pentium II: MMX technology for graphics and multimedia processing
    • Pentium III: additional floating-point instructions for 3D graphics
    • Pentium 4: further floating-point and multimedia enhancements

    Performance Enhancements

    • Pipelining: breaking down instructions into stages to improve execution
    • On-board cache: storing frequently accessed data in fast memory
    • Branch prediction: predicting the outcome of conditional instructions
    • Data flow analysis: analyzing the flow of data between instructions
    • Speculative execution: executing instructions before it is known whether they are needed

    Performance Mismatch

    • Processor speed increases, but memory speed lags behind
    • Solutions: increase number of bits retrieved at once, change DRAM interface, reduce frequency of memory access, and increase interconnection bandwidth

    I/O Devices

    • Peripherals with intensive I/O demands
    • Solutions: caching, buffering, higher-speed interconnection buses, and multiple-processor configurations

    Key is Balance

    • Balance between processor components, main memory, I/O devices, and interconnection structures is crucial for optimal performance

    Improvements in Chip Organization and Architecture

    • Increase hardware speed of processor
    • Increase size and speed of caches
    • Change processor organization and architecture to increase effective speed of execution

    Problems with Clock Speed and Logic Density

    • Power consumption and heat dissipation
    • RC delay: resistance and capacitance of metal wires
    • Memory latency: memory speeds lag behind processor speeds

    Intel Microprocessor Performance

    • Increased cache capacity: more cache on chip, faster cache access
    • More complex execution logic: parallel execution of instructions, pipelining, and superscalar execution

    Diminishing Returns

    • Internal organization of processors becomes increasingly complex
    • Benefits from cache are reaching their limit
    • Increasing clock rate runs into power dissipation problems

    New Approach – Multiple Cores

    • Multiple processors on a single chip
    • Larger shared cache
    • Benefits: increased performance, improved power management, and increased cache capacity

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