Computer hardware and its components

COMPUTER HARDWARE &
IT’S COMPONENT
B-Tech
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Sarhad University of Science & IT-Peshawar
Khalid Khan

Contents
 What is Computer Hardware?
 Processing Hardware?
 Processor?
 Memory?
 Input device?
 Output devices?
 Storage devices?
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 HARDWARE IS THE PHYSICAL COMPONENT OF A COMPUTER SYSTEM.
 IT REFERS TO THE ELECTRICAL PARTS AND DEVICES THAT MAKE UP A
COMPUTER.
 Generally, hardware is categorized according to the five basic operation
it performs:
Input devices (we use to send data to computer processor/memory)
Processors (fetch, decode and execute data into information)
memory (it holds data/instructions that CPU needs)
Output devices (display information/results)
Secondary storage devices (Store data/information for later use)
What is hardware?

Computer System Hardware
UNESCO ICTLIP Module 1. Lesson 3
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BIOS Basic Input/Output System

What is processing & Processing hardware?
 THE PROCEDURE THAT TRANSFORMS RAW DATA INTO USEFUL
INFORMATIN IS CALLED PROCESSING,
 THE PROCESSOR AND THE MAIN MEMORY DEVICES ARE THE
PROCESSING HARDWARE.
 The processor also known as the CPU (central
processing unit) interprets and executes instructions.
 The basic function of a CPU is to fetch, decode and
execute instructions held in ROM or RAM.
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What is the processor?
 THE DEVICE THAT INTERPRETS AND EXECUTES
INSTRUCTIONS. ALSO CALLED THE MICROPROCESSOR.
 It is called the brain of the computer,
 The faster the speed of the processor, the faster the
execution of instructions.
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What is the processor?
A central processing unit (CPU) is the electronic circuitry
that carries out the instructions of a computer program
by performing the basic arithmetic, logical, control and
input/output (I/O) operations.
Microprocessors must perform the following activities:
Provide temporary storage for addresses and data
Perform arithmetic and logic operations
Control and schedule all operations.
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Some examples of processors (CPU)
 Intel CPU's = Celeron, Pentium III,
Pentium 4; from 500 MHz – 3.0 GHz
 Apple/Motorola CPU's = Power PC G3,
G4; from 500 MHz - 700 MHz
 AMD CPU's = K6, K7, Duron, Athlon; 500
MHz - 1.5 GHz
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What is memory?
 In computing, memory refers to the physical devices
used to store programs (sequences of instructions) or
data. i.e. Text, Images, Videos etc.
 Computer memory is the storage space in computer
where data is to be processed and instructions
required for processing are stored.
Memory is of three types
 Cache Memory
 Primary Memory/Main Memory
 Secondary Memory
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Cache Memory
 The cache is a smaller, faster memory which stores
copies of the data from frequently used main
memory locations (RAM).
 It acts as a buffer between the CPU and main
memory.
 It is used to hold those parts of data and program
which are most frequently used by CPU.
 Computer microprocessor can access cache
memory more quickly than it can access regular
RAM.
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Primary Memory (Main Memory)
It is divided into two subcategories ROM and RAM.
 The computer has a ROM (Read only memory)
which is used to store the boot program and other
low-level information that enable the computer to
start up and to recognize its hardware parts.
 ROM permanently store its data even if the
computer is turn off.
 ROM is called non-volatile memory
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Read Only Memory (ROM)
 The other major function of the BIOS is to identify
the boot device (CD-ROM, floppy disk or hard disk)
and transfer the operating system code to RAM.
 It contains information about its hardware devices.
 It is faster then Secondary Memory.
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Random Access Memory (RAM)
 The area in a computer in which data is stored for
quick access by the processor (CPU).
 Data is held in the RAM is erased when the
computer is reset or the power is turned off.
 RAM is also called read/write memory or Auxiliary
Memory.
 Computer cannot run without Primary Memory
(RAM/ROM)
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Random Access Memory (RAM)
 RAM is a volatile memory, where stored information
is lost if computer is turn off.
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What are input devices?
INPUT HARDWARE ARE USED TO ENTER DATA INTO A
COMPUTER BY ENCODING VIA KEYBOARD, DIRECT
READING THROUGH SCANNERS AND POINTING
DEVICES LIKE THE MOUSE.
Input hardware converts data, e.g.. text, image,
drawings into a form that a computer can
understand and use.
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Input Devices
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joystick
hand-held
scanner
keyboard flatbed scanner
touch tablet
mouse
mic
camera

Output devices
 HARDWARE USED TO DISPLAY/ PRODUCE THE
OUTPUT OF THE COMPUTER SYSTEM AFTER
PROCESSING DATA
 The output of computer processing is the
usable information that the user requires.
 This information can be presented to the user in a
variety of forms, depending on the output device.
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Output Devices
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monitor
Speakers
laser printer
Multimedia
Projector

What are storage devices?
A data storage device is a device for recording
(storing) information/data.
The hardware used to store data for future use
are called storage devices.
These devices may be found inside or outside
the computer.
 There are different kinds of storage devices.
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Examples of storage devices
 Magnetic: Hard
disk, Floppy disk,
Flash Drive, External
Hard Drive, Memory
Cards.
 Optical--CD-ROM,
DVD (Digital
Versatile Disk)
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Hard disk
 The hard disk is the mass storage device
for software applications and data files.
 It provides a semi-permanent storage
place for data. At present hard disks
have high capacities.
 For the PC users, hard disks ranging from
80GB to 1TB or 1 PB of storage space
 Big companies and corporations can go
as high as Peta Bytes or Zeta Bytes of
storage space.
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What are CD-ROMs?
 CD-ROMS (COMPACT DISC READ ONLY MEMORY) ARE
OPTICAL STORAGE DEVICES. THEY READ AND WRITE
DATA WITH THE HELP OF LASERS.
 CD-ROM can store up to 650MB to 700
MB of data.
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CD-R and CD-RW
 CD-R (CD-Recordable) are discs used to record data.
Data recorded in a blank CD-R can not be rewritten.
 Data written in CD-RW (CD-Read Write) can be
erased and rewritten without a lost of storage space
just like a hard disk drive or USB.
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DVD and rewritable DVD
 DVD (Digital Versatile Disc): are optical discs share
the same overall dimensions of a CD, but have
significantly higher capacities.
 DVD+RW. allow data storage and recording digital
video onto 4.7 GB.
 However rewritable DVD is still in its infancy stage.
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