CP102 Chapter Notes - Chapter 2: Video Graphics Array, Near Field Communication, Liquid-Crystal Display
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Motherboard circuit board that holds the cpu, ram, expansion cards and other built in components. Ram (random access memory) non-permanent memory; stores current instructions and data. A volatile storage location deletes when you turn the computer off. Rom (read only memory) permanent memory stores your start up instructions. Cpu the central processing unit controls all functions of the computer; often called the brain. Like our brains, it can perform a large number of tasks per second. Hard drive the main storage for your data; this is normally permanently mounted within your computer. Drive bays hold components of the computer such as hard drives, cd and dvd roms drives. Internal cannot be seen/accessed; reserved for internal hard drives. External can be seen/accessed; house dvd. Ports used to connect external hardware to your computer and blu-ray drives. Thunderbolt ports can allow you to connect up to 6 different peripherals to your computer.
