Computer

HARDWARE:

The physical parts of the computer.

CPU(TOWER)

BOX

OPTICAL DISCS

MOTHERBOARD

POWER SUPPLY

HDD

The place where the energy is controlled and given to each part of the computer

The part which saves all the information in an undefined period of time (The memory)

consists of a circular disc in which the information is codified, saved and stored by making microscopic grooves with a laser on one of the flat faces that compose it.

BIOS

Random Acess Memory

MICROPROCESSOR

CHIPSET

CONNECTORS

It is the one which start running the programs, from the operating system to the user applications; only executes instructions programmed in low-level language, performing simple arithmetic and logic operations,

Main memory of the computer, where programs and data reside, on which read and write operations can be performed

The fundamental purpose of the BIOS is to start and test the system hardware and load a boot loader or operating system from a data storage device

is the set of integrated circuits designed based on the architecture of a processing allowing that type of processors to operate in a base plate.

INTERNAL

EXTERNAL

USB

type of data storage device that uses flash memory to store data and information

SOFTWARE:

A set of programs and routines that allow the computer to perform certain tasks

Firmware

Apps

Drivers

Operative system

The firmware is a block of machine instructions for specific purposes

is the software element used in various operating systems

type of computer program designed as a tool, to enable a user to perform various types of jobs

is system software that manages computer hardware and software