Machine architecture 2
- 2. Lesson Objectives • All understand basic computer architecture and name the components. • Most be able to give the function for the components of a basic computer. • Some explain in detail what the purpose for each part of basic computer architecture is.
- 3. Guide to presentation 10 mins A rough guide to how long you spend on an activity is given on specific slides. Collaberation with other members of the course will occur when gold links are seen.
- 4. 10 mins Computer Architecture – What is it? http://stoodle.ck12.org/class/52d16a5ba450a Follow this link in order to complete what you know about computer architecture.
- 5. Basic Computer Architecture Main Memory RAM Input Process Auxiliary Memory Output
- 6. Think about computer architecture being like a kitchen: Recipes are the instructions (input), Preparation and cooking are the process Finished meal is the output.
- 7. The main parts of the architecture: We can relate the parts to the human body to make it easier to understand. Computer Part Case Plug (power supply) Purpose Holds all parts of the computer together, just like skeleton of a human. Gives life to the computer just like our heart pumps blood around our body. Part of the body
- 8. Cont. Computer part Purpose Processor This is where all processes take place; like how our brain tells our bodies what to do. Motherboard This sends the messages across the system, to ensure that the processes happen. Just like our nervous system, which sends messages around our body. Hard drive This stores information so it can be retrieved again at a later date. This is like our long term memory This where current processes are stored. The computer does not save these, so they are only RAM (Random Access Memory) accessible at that time. Just like short term memory Part of the body
- 9. Cont. Computer part Input Output Purpose This is an action used to ensure a process can happen and in turn produce an output. Just like how we humans eat. Something that occurs due to an output and process being completed. Like our bodies digesting the food we eat and realising energy Part of the body
- 10. Activity • http://www.kubbu.com/a1/51246_machine_architecture • Follow this link. It will take you to a fill in the blank quiz, related to something you will be involved in next week. • Print screen your results, and upload to Moodle, so I can see how you are getting on.