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computer terms PC's

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CPU microprocessor of the computer system
RAM Used to temporarily store data
ROM A permanant type of memory storage used by the computer for important data that doesn't change
BIOS Used by the computer to establish basic communication when the computer is first turned on
Caching extremely fast RAM
Virtual Memory Space on a hard disk used to temporarily store data
motherboard main circuit board
Power supply regulates electricity used by the computer
Hard disk large-capacity permanent storage
Operating System This is the basic software that allows the user to interface with the computer
IDE Controller This is the primary interface for the hard drive, CD-ROM and floppy disk drive
SCSI Pronouncecd "scuzzy" small computer system interface.
Sound Card Records and plays audio
Graphics Card This translates image data from the computer into a format that can be displayed by the monitor
How does a typival computer conntect to the world around it? Input/output devices, ports, and networking
Floppy disk most common removable storage
Removable storage add new information to your computer very easily, as well as save information that you want to carry to a different location
CD-ROM Compact disk, read-only memory
Parallel port is commonly used to connect a printer
Serial used to connect an external modem
USB most poular external connection, offers power and versatility
FireWire method of connecting digital-video devices
Modem standard method of connecting to the internet
LAN card used by many computers to connect each other
Cable modem uses the cable TV system in your home to connect to the standard telephone
VDSL modem requires that your phone line have fiber-optic cables
BIOS the basic communication when the computer is first turned on
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