Module 3: Parts of Motherboard and Functions
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This document describes the different parts of a computer motherboard and their functions. It covers components like the motherboard, power supply, hard disk, RAM, CPU, and others. The document provides a clear explanation for each component and its purpose in a computer system.
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1. Motherboard -------------- - It is sometimes called the *system board or main board*. - It protects all the sensitive part of the computer 2. Power Supply Unit -------------------- - This is the device that supplies power to your personal computer. 3. Hard Disk Drive ------------------...
1. Motherboard -------------- - It is sometimes called the *system board or main board*. - It protects all the sensitive part of the computer 2. Power Supply Unit -------------------- - This is the device that supplies power to your personal computer. 3. Hard Disk Drive ------------------ - This is the computer\'s main storage device used to store all data on the computer permanently. - There are two types of HDD according to its connector: 1. 2. 4. Optical Disk Drive --------------------- - This type of drive allows a user to save, edit and delete documents, music or video such as CDs, DVD - There are two types of ODD according to its connector: 1. SATA (Serial ATA) 2. EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics) 5. RAM (Random Access Memory) ----------------------------- - It is the memory which stores data until the machine is working. - It allows stored data to be accessed randomly. - Its main function is to store the data temporarily. **6. CPU (Central Processing Unit)** - Responsible for processing arithmetic & logical operations - It runs the operating system and applications, constantly receiving input from the user or active software programs. 7. CPU Cooling System --------------------- - Also known as CPU Fan & Heatsink - It is designed to reduce the ambient temperature from the CPU to keep the computer in running condition. 8. EIDE (Enhanced Integrated Drive Electronics) Cable ----------------------------------------------------- 9. SATA (Serial ATA) Cable -------------------------- 10. Video Card -------------- - It is also known as graphics card - It is use to generate and display the output images to a computer monitor. - Can be connected to monitor using The following data cable: 1. VGA Cable 2. HDMI Cable 3. DVI Cable 11. NIC (Network Interface Card) -------------------------------- - Also known as LAN Card or network adapter card - It is use connect computers to a network using network cables. 12. Wireless NIC (Network Interface Card) ----------------------------------------- - It is use connect computers toa network using (radio frequency) - Capable of establishing wireless network 13. Sound Card -------------- - It is also known as Audio Card Adapter - It provides input and output of audio signals to and from a computer under control of computer programs.
