Objective:
This section introduces and explains common internal PC components. After finishing this section, you should be able to:
- Describe the most common internal components of a typical computer system, including processor, RAM, motherboard, power supply, GPU, NIC, and cooling system.
- Distinguish between the two main types of consumer-level CPUs.
- Describe how computer processors execute instructions.
- Follow guidelines to reduce electrostatic discharge when working with computers.
- Identify various types of expansion slots on a motherboard.
- Install a single memory module on the motherboard.
- Disconnect a monitor from the video card and remove the card from the computer.
- Install a video card with an HDMI connection and connect the PCIe power connector to the video card.
- Connect a computer to a monitor using an HDMI cable.
- Configure a monitor’s display resolution for full HD content
Links:
- TestOut Courseware: https://labsimapp.testout.com/
Key Terms:
- Bus
- Central processing unit (CPU)
- Random access memory (RAM)
- Motherboard
- Power supply
- Graphics processing unit (GPU)
- Network interface card (NIC)
- Cooling system
- Electrostatic discharge
- The fetch-execute cycle
- x86 processors
- Advanced RISC Machines (ARM) processors
- Expansion card
- Heat sink
- Air cooling
- Water cooling
- Active-liquid heat sink
- Immersion cooling
Topics Discussed:
- Which components are involved with each of the following: input, output, processing, and storage?
- How do individual components work together?
- How would a malfunction in each component affect the system as a whole?
Assignment:
- Access the TestOut Courseware through the provided link.
- Study Section 3.3: Internal Components, and complete the 10 question Exam to complete the Section.
Assigned: January 23rd, 2024
Teacher Pacing Due Date: January 24th, 2024