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Computer Hardware Revision Notes

Computer hardware encompasses all physical components of a computer, including input and output devices, processing units, memory, storage, and the motherboard. Key hardware types include input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, and essential components like the CPU and power supply. The basic functions of a computer are input, processing, output, and storage (IPOS).

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Computer Hardware Revision Notes

Computer hardware encompasses all physical components of a computer, including input and output devices, processing units, memory, storage, and the motherboard. Key hardware types include input devices like keyboards and mice, output devices like monitors and printers, and essential components like the CPU and power supply. The basic functions of a computer are input, processing, output, and storage (IPOS).

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Computer Hardware - Revision Notes

Computer Hardware Summary

WHAT IS COMPUTER HARDWARE?

Computer hardware refers to all the physical parts of a computer that you can see and touch. This includes

the input and output devices, processing components, memory, and storage.

TYPES OF HARDWARE:

1. INPUT DEVICES - Used to enter data into the computer:

- Keyboard

- Mouse

- Microphone

- Camera

- Touchscreen

2. OUTPUT DEVICES - Show results from the computer:

- Monitor

- Printer

- Speakers

- Projector

3. CENTRAL PROCESSING UNIT (CPU) - The brain of the computer that processes data and instructions.

4. MEMORY:

- RAM (Random Access Memory): Temporary memory used while the computer is on.

- HDD/SSD: Permanent memory for storing files and data.

5. MOTHERBOARD - The main circuit board that connects all the computer parts.

6. POWER SUPPLY - Provides electricity to the computer and powers all components.
Computer Hardware - Revision Notes

BASIC FUNCTIONS OF A COMPUTER:

- Input, Process, Output, Storage (IPOS)

EXAMPLE TABLE:

| Component | Type | Function |

|---------------|--------------|-----------------------------------|

| Keyboard | Input | Enter commands and data |

| Monitor | Output | Display visual information |

| CPU | Processor | Executes instructions |

| RAM | Memory | Stores data temporarily |

| Hard Drive | Storage | Stores data permanently |

| Motherboard | Mainboard | Connects all hardware parts |

| Power Supply | Power Unit | Supplies power to the system |

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