Nt1310 Internal Devices

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Internal devices Internal is a term used to describe a device that is installed within the computer. For example, a video card is an internal device and a printer is an external device. When referring to a drive, an internal drive (e.g. internal hard drive) is any drive inside the computer. In the picture is an example of computer memory and an example of internal hardware. [Source: (Computerhopecom, 2016)] Types of internal devices Motherboard Microprocessor RAM chips ROM chips Expansion Slots Expansion cards Modem Sound card Network card Fan Motherboard A Motherboard or system board is the main circuit board of a microcomputer. It contains the circuitry printed on a flat board. Motherboard connects microprocessor to all other parts of computer and devices attached. Microprocessors, memory modules, BIOS chip and other ROM chips, system clock, display adapters, build-in VGA and NIC, AGP and PCI expansion slots and so on are housed on motherboard. [Source: (Mcqsetscom, 2015)] Figure 15: Motherboard [Source: (Mcqsetscom, 2015)] Microprocessor …show more content…

It is a processor whose elements are miniaturized into one or a few integrated circuits contained in a single silicon microchip. Microprocessor executes instructions. In a microcomputer, it is a single microchip to hold the central processing unit (CPU). To function as a processor, it requires a system clock, primary storage, and power supply. Several important lines of PCs use some families of microprocessor chips. Intel and Motorola are the major companies that produce important microprocessors for IBM compatible and Macintosh computers. [Source: (Mcqsetscom,

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