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Computer Hardware and Software

This document provides an overview of computer software and hardware. It defines software as programs that enable users to interact with computers and perform tasks. There are two main types of software: system software, like operating systems, and application software for specific tasks. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer, including input/output devices, the central processing unit, memory, and storage devices like hard disk drives. The motherboard connects and powers other components. The CPU processes instructions and data. RAM temporarily stores active data for quick access while ROM reliably stores critical startup instructions.

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Computer Hardware and Software

This document provides an overview of computer software and hardware. It defines software as programs that enable users to interact with computers and perform tasks. There are two main types of software: system software, like operating systems, and application software for specific tasks. Hardware refers to the physical parts of a computer, including input/output devices, the central processing unit, memory, and storage devices like hard disk drives. The motherboard connects and powers other components. The CPU processes instructions and data. RAM temporarily stores active data for quick access while ROM reliably stores critical startup instructions.

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Chapter three

Introduction to computer
What is software
• software is a collection of instructions that enable the user to interact
with a computer, its hardware, or perform tasks.
• Without software, computers would be useless.
Why software is used?
• It's a software program that enables hardware to communicate and
operate with the computer software
What are functions of software?
• An operating system has three main functions:
• (1) manage the computer's resources, such as the central processing
unit, memory, disk drives, and printers.
• (2) establish a user interface,
• (3) execute and provide services for applications software.
What is a software and types of software?
• The term 'software' refers to the set of electronic program
instructions or data a computer processor reads in order to perform a
task or operation.
• There are two main types of software:
• Systems software
• Application software
Types of software
• System software
• includes the programs that are dedicated to managing the computer
itself, such as the operating system.
• Programming software
• is a set of tools to aid developers in writing programs.
• Application software
• is intended to perform certain tasks.
• Examples of application software include office suites, gaming
applications, database systems and educational software. Application
software can be a single program or a collection of small programs.
Why the software is important?

• It provides the foundation for the infrastructure software that links


and manages hardware, networks, and software together.
• It's comprised of operating systems, system and network
management, and information management.
• The operating system controls the basic functions of a computer or
network.
What are the differences between
hardware and software?
• Computer hardware is any physical device used in or with your
machine
• software is a collection of code installed onto your computer's hard
drive.
What is Hardware
• Are physical parts/ intangible parts of a computer.
• Input devices, output devices, central processing unit and storage
devices
Motherboard
• A motherboard is one of the most essential parts of a computer
system.
• It holds together many of the crucial components of a computer,
including the central processing unit (CPU), memory and connectors
for input and output devices.
Function of motherboard
• All components are connected motherboard
• The motherboard gives power to other components
What is CPU.
• Stands for "Central Processing Unit.
• CPU is heart of computer
• The CPU is the primary component of a computer that processes
instructions.
• It runs the operating system and applications, constantly receiving
input from the user or active software programs.
• It processes the data and produces output, which may stored by an
application or displayed on the screen.
What is the function of the CPU?
• (CPU) of a computer is a piece of hardware that carries out the
instructions of a computer program.
• It performs the basic arithmetical, logical, and input/output
operations of a computer system.
Read-only memory (ROM)
• is a form of data storage in computers and other electronic devices
that can not be easily altered or reprogrammed.
• ROM retains its contents even if the device loses power. ...
• ROM is a more reliable form of storage and it will often boot
instructions and other mission-critical data.
What is RAM memory on a computer?
• Random Access Memory, or RAM
• is the physical hardware inside a computer that temporarily stores
data.
Purpose of RAM
• RAM stands for random-access memory, which makes it possible to
find specific information very quickly.
• It is a form of fast-access, volatile storage that is used as the
main memory in computer systems.
• Random-access memory is a form of computer memory that can be
read and changed in any order, typically used to store working data
and machine code.
hard disk drive (HDD)
• It is a secondary storage device used to store data permanently.
Switched-mode power supply (SMPS)
• A switched-mode power supply (SMPS) is an electronic circuit that
converts power using switching devices that are turned on and off
What it is do
• Converter
• SMPS has an AC input. It is converted into DC
• converts the available unregulated ac or dc input voltage to a
regulated dc output voltage.
Optical drives/ CD DRIVE
• Optical drives, that can read and write CDs, DVDs, and sometimes
Blu-ray discs, have been an important part of the PC universe for a
long time.
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