This document provides an overview of the main hardware components of a computer system. It discusses both internal components like the CPU, motherboard, RAM, storage devices, and expansion slots. It also covers external input/output devices that connect to the computer. The key points are that hardware requires software instructions to function, and that the CPU and chipset on the motherboard work together to allow communication between different hardware components using buses and slots. Memory and storage devices are also distinguished.

1. Chapter 1 Introducing Hardware

4. Functions of a Computer

5. Binary Communication Between Hardware and Software

6. Binary Number System

9. Ports

10. Input Devices

11. Output Devices

12. Hardware Inside the Case

14. The Motherboard

15. The Motherboard ( continued )

16. The CPU

18. The Chip Set ( continued )

20. Primary and Secondary Storage

22. RAM Chips

23. Types of RAM Modules

25. Hard Drive

27. IDE Connectors on a Motherboard

28. IDE Connectors on a Motherboard ( continued )

29. IDE Connectors on a Motherboard

30. Hard Drive’s Power Supply

31. Floppy Drive Connection

32. Floppy Drive Connection ( continued )

33. CD-ROM Drive Connection

35. The Bus and Bus Lines

36. Data Bus

37. System Clock

39. Expansion Slots

40. Types of Expansion Slots

41. Interface (Expansion) Cards

42. Interface (Expansion) Cards ( continued )

44. The Electrical System ( continued )

45. The Electrical System ( continued )

47. ROM BIOS Chip

49. CMOS Configuration Chip

50. Setting Jumpers

51. Using DIP Switches