Infrastructure 2.3 Flashcards
Motherboard/System Board
determines upgrade potential
the foundation of a computer
BIOS (basic input output system)
programs/info relating to basic operation of a PC
(keyboard, video display and ports)
(think brain functions, POST- Power-On-Self-Test)
Firmware
Software instructions stored on motherboard, embedded on hardware device
Smart devices, cannot change
R.A.M.
Random Access Memory
Volitile Memory,
C.P.U.
Cewntral Processing Unit
Runs the software, directs other components to preform actions
A.R.M.
Advanced Risk Machine
Think mobile devices, small extensions that run each thing but slower
G.P.U.
Graphics Processor Unit
Runs the graphics on a computer
32 bit vs 64 bit
32- Can only process 8 Gb at a time
64- can run both and process all of it at once
Hard Disk Drive (Storage)
Magnetic spinning platters
can be also external
think of a record player
SSD
Solid State Drive
solid 1 component type, uses flash memory to store information
smaller, lighter and much faster
3 types of cooling for systems
heatsink
fans
liquid based
Heatsink Cooling
block of metal with fins
uses air flow inside to cool off
not found in laptops/mobile devices
(passive cooling)
Fan Cooling
dedicated fans to cool components down immediately
active cooling
Liquid Cooling
uses water to cool things down
active cooling
think of radiator in a car
N.I.C.
Network Interface Card
