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Links to topics on this page: The term hardware refers to the physical components of the computer system (as opposed to the software). Your computer hardware will consist of the devices within the case of the computer itself, and any peripheral devices that are connected to the computer (such as the mouse and keyboard). Configurations and Specs The primary component of the computer is the motherboard (also called the main circuit board, main logic board, mainboard, or systemboard). The motherboard is a large printed circuit board with microchips, connectors, and other components mounted on it, and with copper circuitry traces that connect the components together. A motherboard typically holds the following items:
Additional information about the parts listed above can be found in the other sections of this tutorial. Along with the motherboard, the case of your computer typically contains a power supply (to convert the AC line current from the wall outlet to the low-voltage DC current used by the computer) and several storage devices located in the expansion bays of the case (such as: hard drives, floppy drives, Zip drives, and CD drives, and DVD drives). Configurations and SpecificationsPC motherboard When you go to purchase a computer (either online or at a computer store) you will have several system configurations to choose from. Each configuration includes a particular set of parts or components (both hardware and software) in a specific arrangement. A similar term, architecture, also describes the layout and interactions of the components of a computer system. Each system configuration will have a specification that lists the details about the components included in that particular system. Below you will see a typical computer system specification; look it over carefully. By the time you finish with all the parts of this tutorial, you should be able to explain all of the terminology in this specification: Typical Specification for a Desktop Computer System
Typical PC System (not all components are shown here). Whew! What does all that mean? Read the other parts of this tutorial (processors, memory, input/output, storage, ports, and net/telecom) to find out. (The terms in italics in the specifications list above are brand names that you don’t need to know). Return to Top Return to TopWhat do you call on the hardware devices that attached to the computer?External hardware components, also called peripheral components, are those items that are often externally connected to the computer to control either input or output functions. These hardware devices are designed to either provide instructions to the software (input) or render results from its execution (output).
Which refers to the term hardware?The term hardware refers to the physical components of the computer system (as opposed to the software). Your computer hardware will consist of the devices within the case of the computer itself, and any peripheral devices that are connected to the computer (such as the mouse and keyboard).
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