1. Module 1.1 Upgrading your computer Theme: Data processing for your business

2. Revision of hardware Gr 10 How does a computer work? –Input, processing, output, storage Memory vs storage –Function of each Storage devices and media –Hard drive – most important –Why a CD/DVD drive? Expanding of computer –Why expand?

3. Upgrading your computer

4. Main components inside case The motherboard

5. Main components inside case The processor (CPU)

6. Main components inside case RAM

7. Main components inside case Storage (Secondary memory)

8. Main components inside case Expansion cards plugged into slots

9. Main components inside case Power supply

10. Activity EXPLORE 1 Activity 1 P 6

11. Activity TERMINOLOGY 2 Activity 2 P 7

12. Types of upgrades Adding more RAM

13. Types of upgrades Adding/replacing the hard drive / optical drive

14. Types of upgrades Changing the video controller

15. Types of upgrades Most hardware has firmware and drivers that can be upgraded by ‘flashing’.

16. Activity CHECKLIST  I can.... 3

17. Activity CHECK IF YOU UNDERSTAND 4 Activity 4 P 10