Unit VI: Computer Hardware | BCA 2nd Semester Computer Fundamentals and Application Notes Pdf

Computer hardware refers to all of the physical components of a computer, whether it's analog or digital. Hardware refers to the actual components of a computer as opposed to software, which is made up of written, machine-readable instructions or programs that tell physical components what to do and when to do it.

Hardware and software are mutually beneficial. Only when both hardware and software work together properly can a computer device function effectively and create valuable results.

Computer hardware is divided into two types: internal and exterior components. Internal hardware components are those that are required for the computer's proper operation, whereas external hardware components are those that are added to the computer to add or expand functionality.

In this “Computer Hardware – Computer Fundamentals and Application” you will learn about the following topics:

1. Introduction to Computer Hardware
2. Internal Computer Hardware Components
3. External Hardware Components
4. Power Supply
5. Types of Power Supply
6. AT (Advanced Technology), ATX (Advanced Technology Extended)
7. Power Rating
8. Concept of Switched-Mode Power Supply (SMPS)
9. Types of SMPS
10. AT SMPS, ATX SMPS, BTX SMPS
11. Concept of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
12. Types of Uninterruptable Power Supply (UPS)
13. Online UPS, Offline UPS
14. Motherboard
15. Components of Motherboard
16. PS/2 Socket, CPU Socket, DDR Memory Slot, Power Connector, North Bridge, South Bridge, ROM, CMOS Battery Slot, IDE Connector, SATA Connector, PCI Slot, AGP Slot, Audio Port, LAN Port, Parallel Port, Serial Port
17. History of Motherboards
18. Types of Motherboards
19. XT (Extended Technology), AT (Advanced Technology), Baby AT (Advanced Technology), ATX (Advanced Technology Extended)
20. System Chipset
21. System Bus
22. Types of System Buses
23. Data Bus, Address Bus, Control Bus
24. System BIOS
25. Common Tasks That the BIOS Perform
26. Processor
27. Microprocessor Has Three Components
28. Control Unit (CU), Arithmetic and Logic Unit (ALU), Register
29. Types of Processors
30. Complex Instruction Set Computing (CISC), Reduced Instruction Set Computer (RISC), Explicitly Parallel Instruction Computing (EPIC), Multi-Core Processors
31. Storage Devices
32. Types of Temporary Storage Devices
33. Types of Permanent Storage Devices

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BCA 1st Semester Computer Fundamentals and Application Notes Pdf:

• Unit I: Introduction To Computer
• Unit II: Basic Organization of Computer
• Unit III: Computer Software
• Unit IV: Accessories (Devices) and Data Handling
• Unit V: Mastering DOS and Windows
• Unit VII: System Care Guide