DEFINITION
Programs, instructions, computer applications and the operating system.
MOTHERBOARD
DEFINITION
PARTS
MICROPROCESSOR SOCKET
A thermal paste is added under the sink to improve
heat dispersal and, finally, the microprocessor is located above the socket.
CHIPSET
Is a set of chips on the motherboard that carries out communications between the microprocessor and the different components connected to the motherboard. It controls the operating mode of the board and determines its performance and characteristics.
RAM MEMORY SLOTS
RAM memory modules are plugged into these. These differ from other slots in that they include clips to hold the module in place
ATX CONNECTOR
Joins the power supply to the motherboard through cables
IDE AND SATA CONNNECTIONS
SATA connections are the more modern ones. The picture shows the SATA (red) and IDE (blue) cables that connect the motherboard to the storage units.
EXTERNAL CONNECTIONS
Ports for connecting to the network and external
devices(keyboard,headphones ,USB memory cards, etc.)
CHIP AND BATTERY FOR BIOS
Is an integrated circuit that stores the computer booting program.
MICROPROCESSOR
DEFINITION
THE MOST IMPORTANT PART OF THE COMPUTER
RESPONSIBLE FOR:
Processing data, performing arithmetical-logical operations and controlling all the
other devices.
CHARACTERISED BY:
Working frequency, measured in hertz,(which
determines its operating speed)
DEFINITION
Physical part of the computer