Processing Hardware

• Microprocessor or Central Processing Unit (CPU)

  • integrated circuit chip on the motherboard
  • performs arithmetic and logical operations

• Input/Output Interface Cards (I/O Cards)

  • provide connection between CPU and I/O devices

• Floppy and Hard Disk Drives

  • storage external to the motherboard

• Memory

  • temporary storage on the motherboard

Previous slide

Next slide

Back to first slide

View graphic version