Computer architecture

A computer is a complex system, capable of performing various tasksA computer is a complex system, capable of performing various tasks. For that it is composed of a set of hardware and software.
The first are the physical components of a computer: some of these elements materials are used for most transactions, while others are more specific to certain types of tasks.
The elements are sets of software programs that can tell the computer what tasks he must perform, and how to perform:
what are the operating system (like Windows, Mac OS or Linux), and applications that you ask your computer to run.

Tuesday, April 27, 2010

Motherboard


The motherboard of a computer is the "plate" circuit that connects all components, and takes much of the place, inside the housing (also called the tower). The main function of a motherboard is the setting relationship between these components by buses as printed circuits. It includes in particular locations (or "slots"), provided to accept various types of components. There is for example one or more locations planned for (s) processor (s) for memory cards, and generic locations devices (see below).

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