1. The CPU is the brain of the computer
A-3 Objective: To learn about computer hardware Warm-up: What is the brain of a computer?
The CPU is the brain of the computer

2. Computer Parts
There are many parts that work together to make a computer work.

3. CPU (central processing unit)
The CPU – The chip or chips that interpret and execute program instructions and manage the functions of input, output, and storage devices.

4. Computer Case
Contains the major components of the computer. It helps protect them.
The computer case is the body of the computer.

5. Inside the Computer Case

6. Monitor
A display screen to provide “output” to the user.

7. Video Card
VGA
Connector
Connects the computer to the monitor. It is a circuit board attached to the motherboard that sends information to the monitor for display on screen.
Connects to Motherboard
DVI Connector

8. Keyboard
Used to enter information into the computer and for giving commands.

9. (GUI) Graphic User Interface
Mouse

10. Touchpad
A pressure-sensitive and motion sensitive device used in place of a mouse.
Touch pad

11. CD Rom Drive
The drive that plays CDs and reads data that has been stored on the CD.
ROM: Read Only Memory
RW: Read Write

12. Hard Disk (Hard Drive) Magnetic storage device in the computer.
Where you store all your files.

13. RAM
Random
Access
Memory
RAM is a computer’s temporary memory.

14. Word
Meaning
Image
CPU
Central Processing Unit
Computer Case
Body of the computer
Monitor
Output device for images
Touch pad
Replaced the mouse on laptops
Hard disk
Stores files and folders
CD-ROM
A disc reader placed into a bay
RAM
Random Access Memory (volatile memory)
GUI
Graphic User Interface

15. Today Click on the VLC icon on your desktop Click on New User
Write your first name and last name
For you User ID
First Initial Last Name P4
Example: gsiglerp4
Password: Tools
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