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PARTS OF IT
This resource has the definition of The CPU and the parts of it.
Recurso elaborado por el Ing. Cristian A. López, M.A
A partir de las fuentes siguientes:
Components of a CPU
• The arithmetic logic unit (ALU), which performs arithmetic and logical operations.
• The control unit (CU), which extracts instructions from memory and decodes
and executes them, calling on the ALU when necessary.
NOTE: The terms "CPU" and "processor" are often used interchangeably. Some
technical diagrams even label individual processors as CPUs. While this verbiage is not
incorrect, it is more accurate (and less confusing) to describe each processing unit as a
CPU, while each processor within a CPU is a processing core.
PARTS OF THE CPU
The case:
A computer case, also known as a computer chassis, tower, system unit, cabinet, base
unit, or simply case, is the enclosure that contains most of the components of a
computer
The Bios:
The Modem:
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two digital devices.
The motherboard:
The motherboard on most computer systems has an integrated sound card, which is
often sufficient for many users. However,
to get higher quality sound you can
upgrade to a separate sound card, which
uses better and more expensive
components. Audio files on a computer
consist of digital data just like any other
file on a computer. Sounds we can hear
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function of a sound card is to translate between digital and analog information, just like
a video card
The processor:
The memory:
The battery:
Complementary metal-oxide-semiconductor
batteries power basic input-output system settings.
BIOS settings control things such as loading your
operating system, managing system memory and
Every action that is completed by the computer before your operating system loads is
accomplished by the BIOS. Some functions controlled by the BIOS include verifying
that all the computer hardware is working properly, managing communications
between the computer and its peripherals, such as the printer and monitor, and making
sure the system clock and computer drives are working properly.
Most CMOS batteries are made out of lithium. Lithium batteries, also called CR2032
cell batteries, are similar to the types of batteries that are found in watches. To replace
a CMOS battery, turn off and unplug the computer, remove any cables, and open the
computer case. The CMOS battery is on the computer’s motherboard