Kategorier: Alle - components - bios - motherboard - connections

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HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

Modern computers are built around several key components, with the microprocessor being paramount. This chip, produced by manufacturers like Intel and AMD, is capable of performing billions of operations per second, thanks to its high operating frequency measured in hertz.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE

To name your story, you have to think about the overall message and what you want your audience to understand from the story. Also, make it relevant and easy to remember.

HARDWARE AND SOFTWARE (LEARN)

The ending of a story is essential. We all know that if the ending is weak, what happened before loses its importance. So make it unpredictable, but fair. A resolved ending answers all the questions and ties up any loose threads from the plot.

THE MAIN COMPONENTS OF THE MOTHERBOARD

This is the moment when the main character surpasses the last obstacle and finally faces their greatest challenge.
The climax usually follows one of these patterns:


Type in your answer.

Chip and battery for BIOS

The BIOS is an integrated circuit that stores the computer booting program. It can normally be distinguished from others as it gen- erally has the word BIOS written on it, as shown in the picture. To prevent specific setup parameters from being deleted, the BIOS requires a battery.

External connections

These are ports for connecting to the network (RJ45) and external devices, such as the keyboard (purple PS2), the mouse (green PS2), headphones (audio jacks), USB memory cards, etc.

Expansion slots

These are for inserting expansion cards, such as the graphics card, sound card, network card, etc. These cards are sometimes integrat- ed into the motherboard so the slots might be empty. There are various types: PCI, AGP and PCI Express (PCI-E).

IDE and SATA connections

These are the connections for the storage units: the hard disk, the DVD-ROM, the DVD recorder, etc. The boards can have two types of connection, IDE or SATA, or just one, depending on the age of the computer. SATA connections are the more modern ones. The picture shows the SATA (red) and IDE (blue) cables that connect the motherboard to the storage units.

ATX connector

This connector joins the power supply to the motherboard through cables, as shown in the picture. It requires sufficient power to work.

RAM memory slots

RAM memory modules are plugged into these. These differ from other slots in that they include clips to hold the module in place and in that there may be empty slots but there will always be a RAM module inserted.

Chipset

This is a set of chips on the motherboard that carries out communi- cations between the microprocessor and the different components connected to the motherboard. It controls the operating mode of the board and determines its performance and characteristics. The most important chip normally has an aluminium heat sink above it, smaller than the microprocessor.

Microprocessor socket

Is plugged in here. When you open the com- puter, what you normally see is a large fan with an aluminium heat sink below it. A thermal paste is added under the sink to improve heat dispersal and, finally, the microprocessor is located above the socket.

COMPUTER HARDWARE

The middle of the story is where you add layers of complications that will lead to the end. Reveal more about the character's journey. Did their personality go through changes? How did they overcome the challenges? And as you build up the story’s central conflict, make it more personal to that character. Also, from the middle act, you have to lead into the final act.

MICROPROCESOR

Your character(s) need(s) motivation in order to solve the challenge(s).

The main microprocessor manufacturers are Intel and AMD.
A modern computer may have a 5 GHz processor, which means it can perform 5 billion basic operations every second
Is characterised by its working frequency, measured in hertz, which determines its operating speed.

Secondary characters also might have motivs beacuse of which they may cross path with main character or which might trigger them to help the main character.

It is responsible for processing data, performing arithmetical-logical operations and controlling all the other devices

Secondary characters might also have motives that lead them to cross paths with the main character or which might trigger them to help the main character.

The most important part of the computer

Why does your character need to confront this challenge? What does he/she expect to accomplish by solving it?
See a few examples:

MOTHERBOARD

Each story has a main character and that character usually needs to solve a problem or challenge. The character's challenge is the one that creates tension throughout the story.

PARTS

Type in any other challenges which other characters in the story need to face.

IDE CONNECTION

POWER SUPPLY CONNECTION

MEMORY SLOTS

CHIPSET

MICROPROCESSOR SOCKET

BIOS BATTERY

EXTERNAL COPNNECTIONS

SATA CONNECTIONS

PCI-E SLOTS

PCI SLOTS

Is the largest card with a printed circuit you see when you open a computer.

In most stories, there are 3 challenges. The number 3 is a mystical number symbolizing completeness. Try to come up with interesting challenges with which your character needs to struggle.
See a few examples below:

Includes connectors or communication ports with peripherals and can also incor- porate video, audio and network devices, among others, depending on the characteristics of the computer.


All the other computer com- ponents are inserted

DEFINITION

In the beginning of the story (or the exposition), you will need to introduce the setting and characters. You might also want to introduce the main conflict. This part of the story is important because it gives the reader necessary background information and maybe even a first insight into a character’s personality.

The setting (time & place) of a story can change throughout the plot.

Sensory details include sight, sound, touch, smell, and taste. These details are important because they create depth in your setting.
See a few examples below:

PROGRAMS,INSTRUCTIONS, APPS...

The weather is an important element in your story because it can highly influence the ambiance and the mood of the characters.

THE PHYSICAL PART OF THE COMPUTER AND THE ELEMENTS CONNECTED TO IT

Does your story include catastrophic weather? See a few suggestions below or add your own:
- hurricane, earthquake, storm, etc

PARTS OF COMPUTER

Characters are essential to a good story. Usually, the protagonist(s) is/are the most affected by the plot. Introduce a character by focusing on their actions, interests, and occupation, as the physical appearance doesn't make a difference in most cases.

SOFTWARE
HARDWARE

Type in the name of your character.