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OVERVIEW OF PC ARCHITECTURE
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What is a Computer ?
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Computer components
Central
Processing
Unit
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How Computers Operate
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Types of Computers
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Based on operational principle
1. Analog
2. Digital
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Based on capacity, speed and reliability
1. Mainframes
2. Minicomputers
3. Microcomputers
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Based on size
1. Desktop
2. Laptop
3. Palmtop
4. Workstation
5. Server
6. Super computer
7. Wearable
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Enterprise Computing Environment
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Example of Enterprise computer
Environment
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Computer and PC Hardware
Architectural Components
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Central Processing unit
(CPU)
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Memory
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Types of Memory
• Volatile memory
• Non volatile memory
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Main memory
(RAM)
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Static, Dynamic RAM and
CMOS RAM
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Storage Devices
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Memory Hierarchy
Registers
Internal cache
External cache
Main Memory
Cheap slow
large Backing store
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I/O Devices
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CISC Vs RISC
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Assembly, Interpreted and Compiled
Software
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Motherboard
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Motherboard Components
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Chipsets
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Function of chipset
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Interrupt controllers
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DMA Controllers
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Features of the DMA Controller
Peripheral Memory
Memory Peripheral
Peripheral Peripheral
Memory Memory
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I/O subsystem
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Embedded and Add-in Devices
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References….
1. Troubleshooting, Maintaining and Repairing PCs by S.J.
Bigelow
2. A Plus Network Plus Security Plus Exams in A Nutshell
3. http://webster.cs.ucr.edu/
4. http://www.PCGuide.com
5. PC Repair and Maintenance: A Practical Guide
6. Upgrading and Repairing PCs, By Scott Mueller
7. http://en.wikipedia.org/
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Thank You
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