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MODULE 3
SYSTEM UNIT
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As you are doing this module, use the computer in the lab to identify the components in the
system unit.
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DVD-ROM
drive
CD-ROM/CD-RW
drive
Zip drive
Empty drive
bay
Floppy disk
drive
Power
button
Reset
button
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Power
port
mous
keyboar e
d
USB
USB
printer
serial (parallel
port port)
speake
r
monitor microph
one
game
port
network
telephon
e line
telephon out
e line in
svideo FM
out reception
cable TV
Figure 4 Back View of a System Unit
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The back of the system unit contains so many ports. Some newer
personal computers also have ports on the front of the system unit.
3. Reset button Kick of soft boot, instructing the computer to go through the process
of shutting down, which would clear memory and reset devices to
their initialized state. It simply removes power immediately.
4. Motherboard Main circuit board of the system unit, which has some electronic
components attached to it and others built into it.
5. Power Supply Convert standard electrical power into the form that computer can
use. If a power supply is not providing the necessary power, the
computer will not function properly.
6. DVD-ROM drive A device that reads DVD-ROM, also can read audio CDs, CD-
ROMSs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
7. CD-ROM drive A device that reads audio CDs, CD-ROMs, CD-Rs and CD-RWs.
8. DVD/CD-RW drive It is a combination drive that reads DVD and CD media, it also
writes to CD-RW media. This drive also allows watching a DVD or
burn a CD.
9. Zip drive A high-capacity disk drive that reads from and writes on a Zip disk.
10. Floppy drive A device that reads from and writes on a floppy disk
11. Hard disk drive Type of storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular
platters that store data, instructions and information. Also called a
hard disk.
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for RAM
Expansion
slots
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CPU
Expansion
Slots
Expansion
Card
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2.
Random • RAM is installed inside computers. RAM is also known as a
Access working memory.
Memory • The data in RAM can be read (retrieved) or written (stored).
(RAM) • RAM is volatile which means the programs and data in RAM
are lost when the computer is powered off.
• A computer uses RAM to hold temporary instructions and data
needed to complete tasks. This enables the computer's CPU
(Central Processing Unit) to access instructions and data
stored in the memory very quickly.
• RAM stores data during and after processing.
3.
Read Only • ROM is another type of memory permanently stored inside the
Memory computer.
(ROM) • ROM is non-volatile. It holds the programs and data when the
computer is powered off.
• Programs in ROM have been pre-recorded. It can only be
stored by the manufacturer; once it is done, it cannot be
changed.
• Many complex functions, such as start up operating
instructions, translators for high-level languages and operating
systems are placed in ROM memory.
• All the contents in ROM can be accessed and read but cannot
be changed.
4.
Expansion Expansion slots are the sockets where the circuit boards or the
Slots adapter cards can be inserted into the motherboard. It is a place to fit
an expansion card containing the circuitry that provides some
specialised capability, such as video acceleration, sound or disk drive
control.
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Appendix 1
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Worksheet 1
Expansion Power Supply Zip Drive Hard Disk Drive Floppy Drive
Cards
RAM Mother Board CD/DVD Drive Expansion CPU Chip
Slots
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Worksheet 2
Look at the diagram carefully and match them to the name of the ports in the table given using
numbers.
Label of the ports
No
1
Power port
USB port
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Worksheet 3
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Worksheet 4
1. The processor (CPU) interprets and carries out the basic instructions that
operate a computer.
4. Expansion slot is a socket on the motherboard that can hold an adapter card.
5. RAM is non-volatile
6. The most important chip on the main circuit board is the microprocessor chip.
7. I/O port is the point at which a peripheral attaches to a system unit so that the
peripheral can send data to or receive information from the computer.
9. A device that reads from and writes on a floppy disk is called hard disk drives.
10. Power supply convert standard electrical power into the form that computer
can use.
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Worksheet 5
Fill in the blank with the correct name of components and functions.
2.
To start on computer
3.
Reset button
4.
Main circuit board of the system unit, which has some electronic
components attached to it and others built into it.
5.
Convert standard electrical power into the form that computer can
use.
6.
DVD-ROM drive
7.
CD-ROM drive
8.
This drive also allows watching a DVD or burn a CD.
9.
A high-capacity disk drive that reads from and writes on a Zip disk.
10.
Floppy drive
11.
Type of storage device that contains one or more inflexible, circular
platters that store data, instructions and information.
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Worksheet 6
RAM ROM
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Reference
Ibrahim Ahmad, Mohd Hafiz et al (2007) Information and Communication Technology (ICT)
Based on SPM Syllabus. Selangor: Venton Publishing (M) Sdn Bhd.
NCC Education (2002) Computer Studies, Computer Ace. Sri Lanka : Computer Pioneers.
http://www.wikipedia.org
http://images.search.yahoo.com
http://www.google.com.my
CD courseware ICT
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