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computers - Coggle Diagram
computers
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ROM BIOS
checks the system when we turn on the computer. if everything is correct, the control is passed to the BIOS
RAM
Random Access Memory. It's the main one. It's where the data goes when we run an app, because accessing the hard disk is slow.
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microprocessor
an integrated circuit made up of millions of tiny transitors working together to process the instructions and data from the memory
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windows
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saving power
it's specially useful for laptops. to do this, we go to settings > "panel de control" > "opciones de energía"
(Un)Installing programs
we install programs using an installation wizard. also, tha "agregar o quitar programas" function is very useful
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basics
The smallest bit of info that we can store on a computer is called a bit (b), which is an abbreviation for binary digit. Eight bits together form a byte (B). Different multiples of a byte are used to store information
To increase the level, you have to multiply the units on the left by 1024 and the units on the right by 1000
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motherboard and others
motherboard
chipset
integrated circuits that perform related functions; they control the flow of bits from and to the motherboard and determine which type of microprocessor, memory and expandion cards
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IDE / ATA / SATA
the Integrated Device Electronics, Advanced Technology Attachment and Serial ATA connectors connect the hard disk, CD drive and DVD drive to the motherboard
slots
to expand or add new components like modem, sound cards, network card and so on. these slots can be PCI (peripheral component interconnect) or PCI-Express
external devices
hard disks, DVD drivers...
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