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2.5 Hardware (2.5.1 Motherboard (3.Adapter cards slot (Expansion slot)…
2.5 Hardware
2.5.1 Motherboard
Definition
Motherboard is a main circuit board of the system unit, which has some electronic components attached to it and others built into it.
Function
~Holds many components of the system.
~Provides connectors for other peripherals
~Carries digital data through its printed circuit board to and
from all of the other components.
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Other Component
-Central Processing Unit (CPU)/Processor
-Memory Chip /Random Access Memory (RAM)
-Read Only Memory (ROM)
-Cache Memory
-Adapter Card
2.5.2 Processor / CPU
Definition
An electronic component on a computer’s motherboard that interprets and carries out the basic instructions that operate the computer.
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Definition
Electric, electronic, and mechanical components contained in a computer
System unit
A case that contains and protects the motherboard, hard drive, memory and electronic components