System board, microprocessor, and memory Flashcards
What is a system board?
A system board controls communication throughout the computer system. All devices and components are connected to it, including external devices. It is a flat circuit board with sockets, slots, bus lines, and more.
Where is the system board located?
In cell phones, the system board is located behind the screen. In laptops and desktops, the system board is located on the bottom of the system unit or along one side.
What are sockets?
Sockets are connection points for chips.
What are chips?
Chips are tiny circuit boards etched onto squares of silicon.
What are slots?
Slots are connection points for specialized cards or circuit boards.
What are the different parts of a microprocessor?
Control unit, arithmetic logic unit, and the registers.
What is the control unit?
The control unit tells the computer system how to carry out instructions. It is a small part of the CPU.
What is the ALU?
The ALU performs arithmetic and logic operations like math and comparisons.
What are registers?
Registers, also known as cache, are small amount of fast memory used to store partial computations inside the processor.
What is word?
Word is the amount of bits that can be accessed at one time.
What is clock speed?
Clock speed is the number of times the Cpu can process data in one second. It determines the processing speed of a microprocessor.
What are multicore processors?
Multicore processors provide two or more separate independent CPUs.
What is parallel processing?
Parallel processing allows multicore processors to determine how to divide parts across each core.
What are coprocessors?
Coprocessors are specialty chips designed to improve specific computing operations.
What are graphics coprocessors?
Graphics coprocessors, also known as GPU, are designed to handle displaying 3D images and encrypting data.
