电子通信英语第四章.pptVIP

Chapter 4 computer and network Unit18 configuration and hardware of computer Unit19 operating system Unit20 network Uint21 internet Unit22 security of computer Unit18 configuration and hardware of computer Each different part in a computer has a different task to perform, just as each part in an automobile has a job to do.? Each part works differently in order to get its job done.? There are many misconceptions about what parts do what job, and here, we will set out to correct them.? Knowing what function each part has is very rewarding.? If one knows what part does one, they can easily narrow down problems in a computer. Unit18 configuration and hardware of computer System unit The system unit is the core of a computer system. Usually its a rectangular box placed on or underneath your desk. Inside this box are many electronic components that process information. The most important of these components is the central processing unit (CPU), or microprocessor, which acts as the brain of your computer. Another component is random access memory (RAM), which temporarily stores information that the CPU uses while the computer is on. The information stored in RAM is erased when the computer is turned off. Unit18 configuration and hardware of computer Almost every other part of your computer connects to the system unit using cables. The cables plug into specific ports (openings), typically on the back of the system unit. Hardware that is not part of the system unit is sometimes called a peripheral device or device. Storage Your computer has one or more disk drives—devices that store information on a metal or plastic disk. The disk preserves the information even when your computer is turned off. Unit18 configuration and hardware of computer Hard disk drive Your computers hard disk drive stores information on a hard disk, a rigid platter or stack of platters with a magnetic surface. Because hard disks can hold massive amounts of information, they usually serve as your